SOME architects – bring method to the madness
We believe designing is a social process. This is why SOME stands for Social Method – our community driven approach we apply to every project we work on. We combine an inquisitive, open mindset with close collaboration and lots of creativity. Through dialogue and research, we collect valuable insights to establish all wants and needs, before even starting the creative process.
We create our designs in close collaboration with our clients, municipalities and other partners. And, of course, through participatory processes, with local residents and future users. In this manner we create space for life together. Our method relies on three pillars: rooted architecture, social design and new perspective.
SOME architects – love to strengthen communities
Connecting people by reinforcing social networks is very important to us. In our projects we go to great lengths to find ways to stimulate co-reliance and add meaningful collective spaces. By creating space for spontaneous encounters and sharing in smart ways, people are encouraged to look after each other. At the same time, additional shared features and functions improve convenience. This is what we call social design.
SOME architects – future-proof their projects
We believe a building can contribute to a healthy environment for people, animals and plant life, enabling its inhabitants to live responsibly. In our projects we aim to create new perspective with innovative and future-proof designs. To this extent we experiment with sustainable materials and smart tech. By embracing social sustainability, we design buildings that are both relevant today and resilient for the future.
SOME architects – care about roots & context
We love to connect our work with the context of a location. This is what we call Rooted Architecture. Every place has a story to tell – in which local history, characteristics and residents all play their part. We embrace the challenge to develop a surprising concept which adds a meaningful chapter to the existing story. By grounding a design in a narrative, it anchors itself in its location, making it easier for all parties to understand the design choices made along the way.
SOME architects - design space for life
Our method is centered around our mission: designing space for life.
We create architecture that connects people – with each other, the location and the world we live in. This way, we ensure the design not only fits, but also surprises – and can be cherished. For life.
→ By clicking in the outer ring, you can read more about our three pillars.
