With every project, our role is to create a very practical and inviting architectural 'backdrop' which will enhance and compliment the interior design.

Creating livable homes is the result of observing how people actually use different spaces, then making design decisions accordingly.

For instance, when planning bedrooms, we leave sufficient wall space between doors or windows, to allow for a king-size bed with generous bedside tables. We ensure there is plenty of counter space next to the refrigerator door or dishwasher, making it easy to unload groceries or clear the table. We carefully locate floor heat registers, so airflow is not blocked by window coverings. We anticipate how people enter a darkened room or climb a set of stairs in the evening, and position light switches in the most convenient places.

These are the kinds of details that make a Murakami home a truly comfortable place in which to live.