Welcome to our Durham studio
We’re all about the human element. With design as our medium, we apply a research-based approach, questioning core assumptions to shape experiences that connect people to the built and natural environments, cultural context, and to one another.
Located in Downtown Durham, where we are embedded in and inspired by the city’s rich culture, our studio is surrounded by excellence ― Tier 1 research universities, many of the best health services in the world, and Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the United States. Whether we’re working on a library, museum, hospital, lab, or workplace, we approach the planning and design of transformative places based on strategic global thinking and local cultural intelligence.
Our North Carolina practice works collaboratively across two studios. To visit our Charlotte studio, click here.
Legacy Tower
411 W Chapel Hill Street, Suite 200
Durham, North Carolina 27701
t +1 (919) 433-5300
Stephen Sefton has relocated to North Carolina to assume the role of Design Director.
Our clients, colleagues, and communities deserve to partner with a design firm that advocates for them — actively engaging diverse perspectives to elevate a project’s meaning and purpose.
Our North Carolina practice is a microcosm of the firm – reflecting diversity in our leadership studios as well as being intentional in creating diverse design and consultant partnerships.
We create sustainable, inspiring learning environments that bring to life a new generation of educational spaces. Our designs foster exploration, connectivity, and vibrant communities of knowledge, where students and educators thrive together.
Our designs are vibrant expressions of the human spirit. These community-driven places foster discovery, reflection, and connection, inspiring and uplifting individuals through thoughtful, inclusive design. Crafted to move people, either physically or emotionally, these spaces create pathways that encourage engagement, interaction, and a sense of belonging, enriching lives and bringing communities closer together.
We design human-centered healing environments that support both patients and staff, enhancing care and improving the overall experience. Our thoughtful designs create spaces that foster well-being, comfort, and efficiency for better patient outcomes.
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