1. HOW WE THINK
We design for flexibility, and we pay attention to the details that make spaces last.
Our favorite places are enriched by layers of history and stories that resonate today, so we strive for our work to do the same. We know how important your project is and will ensure that it is built to withstand the wear and tear of life.
Our work centers the process and craft of construction.
We think all along the way about the way that materials will come together on site, and plan for the hard work that will come when construction begins. This process-first mindset helps us get ahead of problems before they arise.
We aspire to create places that enrich our communities and bring joy to the neighborhoods we love.
We are fueled by a passion for spaces that bring people together to share meals and conversation, at home and in the neighborhood.
We embrace the dynamism of the city while seeking balance and contrast in the vibrant landscapes of the Hudson Valley, Long Island Sound, and beyond. Our process draws on the creative tension between these worlds, finding ways for each to inform the other.
2. HOW WE WORK
GUIDING THE PROCESS
We take pride in well-coordinated projects that integrate all the project components into a comprehensive whole.
We will lead the process to develop the vision and get the project over the finish line.
01. DISCOVERY
02. SCHEMATIC DESIGN
03. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
04. DOCUMENTATION
05. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
06. CLOSEOUT
WORKING IN COMMON
Forum Design Co. prizes effective collaboration with expert partners at every step of the process. We know that great design takes many hands and we take pride in building successful teams to deliver lasting projects.
We love collaborating with the passionate contractors, fabricators, engineers, and artists who help us elevate projects to the next level.
3. WHO WE ARE
Jamie & Lucas founded Forum Design Co. after meeting at the University of Michigan School of Architecture. With a wide range of experience working with traditional architecture firms, interior design studios, fabrication studios, and contractors, we tactfully navigate between trades to ensure the quality of design from concept to final handover.
JAMIE JOHNSON
Jamie is an architectural designer with extensive experience working in hospitality and retail design in New York. Additionally, she has a deep background in graphic design and marketing across a range of brands.
She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan.
LUCAS DENIT
Lucas is a registered architect with experience in design, construction management, and fabrication.
He has previously worked with MASS Design Group in Kigali, Lake Flato Architects in San Antonio, and New Line Structures in New York. He graduated with a Masters Degree from the University of Michigan.
