Platt/Whitelaw Architects is a full-service architectural firm, dedicated to public and community based projects.
Our People
Our approach to design relies heavily on open communication between all members of the design team, including clients, users and community groups.
Our project types include educational facilities, libraries, parks and recreation, life safety facilities, justice facilities, administration/operation/maintenance facilities, religious institutions, affordable housing and historic preservation. Platt/Whitelaw’s public agency clients include municipalities, school districts, and local & state agencies.
Sustainability
Sustainable architecture and energy efficiency
Integrated Culture
Integration of design elements that encourage cultural interpretation
Community
Working with community and user groups
Philosophy
Our Mission is to provide responsive architectural services, designing buildings that enrich the user, the community and the environment.
Our Vision is to provide a positive impact on our community and to contribute to a more resilient world.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Approaching our work and lives with integrity
Collaboration
Advancing our projects in the spirit of collaboration
Respect
Respecting the environment and other people
Diversity
Generating environments that are inclusive for all
Sharing
Creating the best outcome by sharing knowledge among all stakeholders
Our Approach
We strive to create buildings that serve their users and communities now and into the future, creating designs that comply with the rules of function but break free from the ties of predictability.
Our project management strength is based on clear communication. This means adherence to the architectural program and active responsiveness to the client and end user. Our project managers orchestrate each stage of the design while notifying the client of progress – each step of the way. This structured oversight effectively guides the project through budget and schedule requirements to successful completion.
OUR PROCESS
- Create and validate the architectural program
- Develop an understanding of site, context, user, and community
- Design a creative and appropriate response
- Provide strong project management