The Design Guide 2016

16 CORPORATE VISION / Design Guide 2017 , Webber + Studio Webber + Studio, Architects seeks to find diverse architectural answers to a broad range of architectural problems. Founder David Webber, AIA talks us through the firmand its core values. Established in 1997, Webber + Studio, Architects draws on David’s distinctive and unique talents, which have led the firm to become an award winning practice over the years. David discusses the firm’s core values and how these impact on every project it undertakes. “Here at Webber + Studio we are a boutique or bespoke firm that focuses on creative solutions that redefine beauty through our four core values - functionalism, expressive, regional, minimal - in all building types and typologies. “Using these core values to guide our process, we have established a design voice that reflects the uniqueness of our clients’ programs and sites with thoughtfulness, creativity, and rigor. “Our focus is not on any particular style as we believe the best architecture is created by addressing specific architectural problems. By focusing on the specific problems of a project, we redefine what architecture can be.” What sets the firm apart, according to David, is its innovation and willingness to seek out new approaches and techniques. “Webber + Studio Architects differentiates itself from its competitors through itswillingness to embrace the unorthodox and dedication to not settling into preconceived ideas of beauty and good design. This commitment to going out on a limb and trying something new in the interest of client needs ensures that we always create something that clients receive designs which are both functional and unique. “Our attitude to technology is that this should be a tool like any other, and as such we seek out the latest technologies and software to enhance our work whilst at the same time improving our quality.” Moving forward, the architecture industry will focus on new trends such as living buildings, net-zero buildings, do-it-yourself design tools, and increased urbanization. As such, David believes this will provide many exciting opportunities for dynamic and innovative firms such as his. “Currently Webber + Studio are targeting larger development projects. In addition, we have an innovative software business idea we are working on as an aid to what we do as architects. “Personally, I am working on two new books on our design philosophy and our work, which I hope will enrich the wider industry’s knowledge and help our firm to continue to grow and gain wider recognition.”