With our legacy spanning decades, we've made a significant impact on the townhome landscape in and around Houston, boasting design copyrights for dozens of projects. As pioneers in the field, we emerged during the townhome boom of the late 80s and early 90s when the market was still in its infancy. At that time, we were among the few designers and architectural firms specializing in this niche market.
Our journey has been marked by close collaboration with city building officials, focusing on fire code design, safety protocols, egress requirements, and construction standards to ensure the utmost safety and compliance in our projects. We boldly ventured into inner-city neighborhoods that many developers had yet to explore, let alone tap into. Through our dedication to innovation and our willingness to work closely with city authorities to enhance and interpret building codes, we've become a pioneering force in the industry.
Our contributions extend beyond design; we've played a pivotal role in shaping policy, such as pioneering the exemption of a mandatory secondary staircase and influencing the current interpretation of "habitable space," which now governs multifamily design standards in the city.
Our process typically begins with close collaboration with developers, starting with property feasibility assessments before purchase. From there, we proceed to develop preliminary land plans and density studies, working hand in hand with Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, and City Planning Departments to bring our land use concepts to fruition.
One of our significant landmark projects is "Water Way Landing," located in the East Shore District of The Woodlands, Texas. It's an upscale development valued at over $75 million, consisting of fifty-nine units. We were involved in every stage of the project, from designing the land plan to finalizing building designs.
Starting from initial land use studies to the final stages of design, including civil and structural engineering, plating, and permitting, we provide comprehensive project management services. Our goal is to ensure a seamless development process from inception to completion, facilitating builders and developers to commence construction quickly and efficiently.