• About


    renée del gaudio architecture promotes a future of smart, spirited, and authentic buildings. We work to craft honest, no-nonsense architecture that comes from a deep appreciation of the natural world. We integrate climate, landscape and local materials to create buildings with a distinct connection to their environment. The result is architecture that awakens our senses, lifts our spirits, and reconnects us to our landscapes.


    Design Philosophy


    simplicity

    We take a rigorous approach to design and believe that building forms should be concise and efficient. We combine and overlap uses to eliminate unnecessary and redundant spaces. These efficiencies help bring simplicity and balance to our lives.


    spirit

    A well designed space inspires and enlightens. Sunlight patterns, the feel of materials to our touch, and our perception of color are all experiences that affect our daily rituals. Our buildings work to heighten our awareness and spirit as we move through daily life.


    authenticity

    While we will always work within the modern tradition, our ideas are grounded in region and culture. We believe an authentic design solution has been found when a building exhibits a clear identification with its environment and the people who live inside.


    sustainability

    Our environmental philosophy is simple – allow the climate and landscape to work for the building, not against it. We employ climate-specific, low-tech environmental systems that allow us to consume as little energy as possible. These systems, which include natural ventilation and both passive and active solar, significantly reduce costs to both make and to run a building, and can generate generous tax credits.

    These systems, however, are only the beginning of sustainable design. True sustainability involves a holistic approach that takes into account a range of considerations. When energy use is at the core of the conceptual design, along with site design, water management, material use, and building longevity, only then is a truly sustainable building realized.