Architecture + Planning + Interior Design
Exceptional modern organic architecture, inspired by nature, to fulfill your dreams.
TAP Architect is a design focused architecture firm using location appropriate materials with design that is inspired by nature.
Tom Payton is a nationally experienced architect with exceptional design skills and broad construction knowledge.
We provide personalized service with attention to detail. Follow through is the hallmark of our architectural practice. From initial design through construction and post construction warranty, you will always have our full support.
The initial concept is just the beginning of the design process toward building your vision. Through planning, We can help you focus your needs and develop a program that works with your site into a design that is inspired by nature.
"I am passionate about the process of design and developing ideas with creative solutions."
Process
The craftsmanship of design is executed first, through hand drawn sketches and drawings. Then, translated into three dimensional models with photorealistic renderings, and animations. The building model is refined throughout the design phases. Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) the 3D model is used to produce detailed construction documents. The design software we use allows us to share the BIM model with you and your builder through a powerful interactive construction document and model software that can be viewed on a tablet, or desktop computer as an accurate and easy to understand construction tool. We take pride in providing some of the most beautiful and detailed construction drawings you will find in the industry.
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We are a an architecture and interior design team that is well versed in all the construction trades. Tom Payton studied design at the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, where apprenticeship in the arts, architecture studio, and building construction provided the academic training for a Master of Architecture degree.
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Sustainability begins with the site and ensuring the building is properly located and oriented on the site.
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Our home and studio is a laboratory of creative interests and lifelong study in design. I love working with my hands by sketching, drawing, woodworking, metalwork, and brewing beer.
