our PROCESS
Our firm takes each project from inception to completion with complete attention, involvement, and dedication during each phase of the project. Our belief lies in the premise that a successful project results from a hands-on approach. This approach is a reflection of our belief in our firm and its many unique qualities.
we value …
Communication
Architecture is a method of communication. Buildings speak to us; tell of their inhabitants, and the activities, which take place from day to day. A building can communicate about the region in which it is built, the city, the economy, and even the time in which it was built. At times buildings can communicate on stronger emotional levels, touching both the human mind and soul. With this in mind, it is clear the level of responsibility we have as architects to shape our built environment. This is a matter we take seriously, but the excitement and opportunities this creates make the process challenging, rewarding, and fun.
Quality
There is only one word that truly defines the sls partnership, inc. Quality. It is a concept, a philosophy, a tradition, and a way of life. It stands alone as the simple, complete definition of our firm. It also defines the highly qualified people with unmatched dedication, abundant creativity, high aspirations, and traditional values who comprise our firm. We strive every day to bring meaning to the word and prove that someone still cares about it. Quality, along with appropriate design, will be the keynote of this new century.
Imagination
We take imagination seriously. We believe every project deserves a strong concept. There are not many formal rules, but our primary rule is to approach every assignment as a dare to try the unexpected. Each project is an invitation to do something great, an opportunity to think beyond the obvious.
Sustainable – Green Design
Building sustainable green buildings is just the right thing to do. We believe this firmly at sls partnership, inc. Whether this be through the use of recycled material such as a steel shipping container, or through a passive solar heating system, we are dedicated to the idea of reducing the overall energy signature of a building and the impact that it has not only on the environment but on the local community and economy as well. With LEED Certified designers on staff, there is no green challenge too difficult.
how we work
sls partnership, inc. employs an integrated design approach that uplifts shared values while honoring diverse perspectives. We seek to build upon the collective knowledge and wisdom of each team member, beginning at the earliest stages of the design process, many times we use the charrette method of design. Our unique utilization of integrated design workshops overlays the environmental-impact context of building programs to identify strengths between building systems strategies, sites, and client programmatic issues. This allows our team to prioritize designs that offer the most significant benefits and unique opportunities to the programs and users of the building. The documentation from such a charrette serves as a living document that guides the entire team throughout the project.
Strong project management is also key to ensuring a successful project. Our project Team managers work closely with the design team, clients, and all stakeholders, developing and reviewing building plans from the earliest stages, overseeing construction contracts, and supervising the construction of the project while ensuring all standards and project deadlines are met. It is through attentive and thorough project management that sls partnership, inc. is able to achieve buildings that accurately reflect the vision of the client and the goals of all stakeholders.
To serve each client’s project vision, we select strategies and technologies that offer maximum impact. We integrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) software and processes into all levels of the project to explore, test, and qualify designs and aesthetics, and performance goals. From the outset of a project, we leverage BIM to holistically address the full spectrum of design, construction, and operations challenges, providing tangible added value in the form of model-based analysis, visualization, coordination, quantities, and clash detection at a minimum. BIM gives the design team more control and confidence in the final outcome of the project, delivering optimal value to the owner by yielding higher quality and completeness of design.