Services
How I deliver spaces communities embrace
Your projects succeed when cultural context shapes design from day one. I provide ethnographic rigor plus implementation support—not reports that gather dust.
Design Research and Cultural Assessments
For projects needing targeted community input
Focused research to answer specific design questions. I conduct fieldwork, analyze findings, and deliver actionable recommendations tied to your design decisions.
Scope
- •1-3 weeks fieldwork
- •Targeted stakeholder interviews & focus groups
- •Design recommendations report & workshops
Timeline
6-10 weeks
Best for
- Remodels
- Campus projects
- Targeted community input needs
Full Integration Partnership
For complex projects where culture is critical
Complete ethnographic research with ongoing implementation support. I embed with your team from concept through design development, ensuring recommendations actually shape the final design.
Scope
- •Four-phase process with comprehensive research
- •Design workshops
- •Implementation tracking
Timeline
4-18 months
Best for
- New construction
- Government projects
- International builds
- Community developments with multiple stakeholder groups
The Four-Phase Process:
1. Immersion & Strategy
- •Project documentation review
- •Stakeholder mapping
- •Tailored research plan
2. Ethnographic Research
- •Fieldwork
- •In-depth interviews
- •Focus groups
- •Participant observation
3. Analysis & Recommendations
- •Research report
- •Design guidance
- •Cultural catalogues
- •Art strategy coordination
4. Implementation Support
- •Design workshops
- •Ongoing consultation
- •Implementation verification
Advisory Retainer
For firms building cultural competency
Ongoing access to specialized anthropological expertise. I partner with your in-house teams to bring ethnographic expertise, strengthen in-house research methods, and review work in progress.
Scope
- •Monthly consultation
- •Ad hoc ethnographic support
- •Methodology training
- •Project reviews
Timeline
3 month minimum retainer
Best for
- Architecture firms handling multiple community-centered projects
- Agencies building internal capacity
Benefits - Why This Works
- Expert Social & Behavioral Research.
Deep cultural context analysis using rigorous ethnographic methods. This reveals what people would never say in standard consultation.
- Actionable Recommendations.
Specific design guidance tied to space planning, materials, and aesthetics. Every recommendation includes clear rationale and implementation strategy.
- Implementation Tracking.
I don't disappear after delivering the report. Ongoing integration with your design team ensures recommendations actually shape the final design.
- Risk Mitigation.
Cultural assessment costs less than a single construction delay, community lawsuit, or post-occupancy redesign.
- Community Buy-In.
Genuine stakeholder engagement prevents backlash and creates champions for your project.
- Competitive Advantage.
Stand out in proposals by demonstrating true community-centered design.
Investment Variables - Final scope and investment depends on:
- Project complexity and scale.
- Location and travel requirements.
- Number and diversity of stakeholder groups.
- Geopolitical considerations for international projects.
- Additional team support required (e.g., hiring local expertise).
