Welcome to our Durham studio
We’re all about the human element. Whether we’re working on a library, museum, hospital, or workplace, we take a research-based design approach that reveals the context and story of a place. Questioning core assumptions is our thing. It’s what allows us to shape experiences that promote understanding of self, appreciation of community, and empathy for others.
Legacy Tower
411 W Chapel Hill Street, Suite 200
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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—Sarah Dickerson, Designer
—Scott Heffner, Architect
At the time of our building’s completion in 1965, the Brutalist structure—then known as the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance building—was, at 12 stories, the tallest African American-owned structure in the United States.
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Whitney Hendrickson is dedicated to designing more human-centered healthcare environments for staff and patients. As an interior designer in our studio and a registered nurse, she gives a voice to those who typically do not have one in design. Listen in: https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/healthcare-interior-design-2-0-whitney-hendrickson/
We’re excited by the opportunity to reshape the western edge of downtown Durham at 505 W. Chapel Hill St. Our team has proposed an authentic and inclusive district that is rooted in our history. Show your support by sharing: https://www.505westchapelhillstreet.com @AkridgeRE / NSV Development
Listen in to Phil Freelon and Michael Stevenson, architect and urban designer in our studio, in a conversation about the design of Freedom Park. #RememberingPhilFreelon #TBT https://youtu.be/u8Zzb3_MQmc