Design
We explore design solutions that consider the performative and productive nature of the built environment and how it connects the way we live to the places we inhabit. We design for people and experiences, investing in architecture's ability to ground us and empower communities. Our design process is grounded in an ecological understanding of project contexts, considering that all systems we work within are linked. Our approach to project development incorporates a comprehensive optimization of project resources to create impactful and resilient design solutions. Sustainability, responsible sourcing, and adaptive uses, are an integral and evolving part of our approach to developing projects that address the needs of now and anticipate the future.
Expertise
The studio provides a multitude of unique expertise across a diverse range of project types and scales including Feasibility, Planning, and Site Assessment, through full Design and Construction Administrative services. With over twenty years of experience in award winning design, project delivery, and private development, our studio approaches each project with an extensive knowledge of architectural systems, developmental timelines, and jurisdictional requirements.
Community
We are interested in developing architecture as an instrument of empowerment and community building. We see architecture as an interface that connects places and people. We recognize the built environments we produce are the foundations and spatial fabric of the communities we live in and our approach to design is ingrained with a focus on social and environmental sustainability.
Culture
The culture of the studio is grounded in the idea that continued growth and learning informs our design process and allows us to channel our collective expertise and diverse experiences into our work. We are an Open Office and collective of thoughtful architects and designers with a broad spectrum of interests and experiences that expand our thinking and inform project development. Our common focus of each project is to holistically consider design solutions that distill the aspirations, values, and resources of our clients and collaborators.
Team
Reed Webster
Founding Principal
Reed earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Michigan’s Taubman School of Architecture in 2007 and his Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2011. Upon graduation, he received the "Masters Project Award of Excellence," and his thesis project was featured at the 2011 International Architecture Education Summit in Madrid, Spain.
Over his 13-year professional career, Reed has acquired valuable experience across a wide range of project types while working with award-winning firms in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Portland, OR.
As a founding principal of OPEN Office, Reed brings a keen attention to detail and a design-forward mindset to every project. His architectural approach is driven by a deep fascination with how buildings respond to their context and interact with their surrounding environment.
Edward Cronin
Founding Principal
Edward holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Construction Management from Deakin University, Australia. He also completed a Master of Architecture.
With over 15 years of experience across a variety of project types and scales, Edward has a demonstrated track record of delivering award-winning designs. His expertise spans complex projects, including multi-family housing, single-family residential, and large commercial developments. In 2014, he received the Multiple Housing Award from the Australian Institute of Architects.
As a founding principal of OPEN Office, Edward leverages his diverse skill set to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and communities. He fosters a collaborative environment, driven by a deep commitment to the social and urban aspects of architecture, with a particular focus on the intersection between community and the built environment.
Judson Moore
Director
Lucy O'Sullivan
Director
Jack Bian
Senior Project Architect
Mason Boling
Project Architect
Amir Malik
Project Architect
Christian Castiblanco
Designer II
Axel Olson
Designer II
Gisela Salazar
Designer II
Melissa Chaidez
Office Manager