nonconforming form
with over a decade spent researching sustainable best practices and the environmental impact of the construction industry, we lead by example. rather than planned obsolescence, plan for permanence. we like to think of our designs as heirlooms for future generations to enjoy and explore. with time-proven construction techniques we create 1 of 1 artisanal environments that are unlike anything you've seen.
otto's extensive background as planning and site manager at the architectural project: Arcosanti exposed him to a revolutionary building practice known as earth-casting. By minimizing the wood used in building conventional concrete formwork and utilizing earth as a forming material we are able to cut back a large part of our carbon footprint.
sunken into the desert floor this hand-made assemblage of desert masonry surrounds a ceremonial firepit fit only for a guatemalan king and queen.
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
fire council
during excavation for restoration efforts at the Cosanti project an opportunity revealed itself to further complete the master plan with a symmetrical earth-cast concrete apse extension.
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
