Promising Architecture springing from genuine innovation or from authentic tradition. Thinking embedded in a deep foundation of experience and passion. Everything we do is intimately tied to something else. New can be fresh and different, seasoned and familiar, interpreted and implied. But as all things new, a house must be fully connected to its owner’s vision. At YA, we create and recreate the bond between occupant, function, site and surroundings. A new residence is a space to stage a life. For us, breaking fresh ground is the inspiring promise of extended discovery.

Vision Renovation requires a careful sensitivity to a client’s needs and to the historic nature and potential of their home. Renovating demands special skills, including an understanding of architectural traditions, a point of view and a bit of x-ray vision. The ability to see through challenges, barriers and all manner of heavily papered walls. There’s a time to leave tradition behind and a place to respect what has been kept, but always, renovation needs to be solidly connected to a clear vision.

At YA, renovation is about reconnecting, maximizing potential and leaving clients wandering their new spaces with uncontrollable grins on their faces.

Like a Second Home Clubhouses occupy a unique place in our collective and individual memory. They are gathering places of an extended family; a home away from home that invites new memories and allows a full range of activities. At YA, we relish the challenge of creating club spaces that encourage and support conversations, celebrations and lifelong connections. A clubhouse must reflect the continuity of tradition and the experiences of its members.

As architects experienced in the design and construction of clubs, we understand the need for flexibility and balance. We can help pull together disparate views, act as a strong partner with committees or take the lead on all fronts. Clubhouses are about life and living.

Purposes   Spaces for work must be spaces that do work. At YA, we design on purpose and in constant touch with the business, commerce and/or work taking place within. Whatever the pursuit, whether it’s dealing with merchandise or designing products, there must be a productive purpose in the doing.

Understanding your needs and the nature of your work is critical to a successful partnership. That’s where it starts. Where it goes is somewhere beyond your expectations. Somewhere that reflects you and your way of doing your business. Somewhere based on your ideals, some place appropriately beautiful. From office suites to retail on the streets, business spaces must distinctly resonate with the character of your business. And at YA, we make this true for each client.