X:nihilo - from the Latin phrase "ex nihilo", out of nothing

We founded Studio X:n architecture because we feel that a collaborative work environment creates the best design solutions. Studio X:n encourages client participation in the design process as we look for idiosyncrasies and specific site features that make each project unique. The goal of our information gathering is to produce a design that does more than just meet the client's functional needs, it also reflects the client's lifestyle and aspirations.

The story of Studio X:n architecture began back in 1994 as we worked towards our graduate degrees in architecture. The academic setting was the first opportunity for us to collaborate and we soon recognized similar work ethics in each other. We developed respect and trust for each other's ideas, and began to understand the benefit of collective analysis and criticism. After graduation we went our separate ways - Sherry to San Francisco, Scott to Phoenix. As each of us pursued our professional careers, we kept in touch and found that the architecture offices we worked in provided diverse and valuable experience, but lacked the culture of collaboration we had developed working together in a studio environment. Over several cups of coffee and a late night charrette, we decided that the solution was to create our own firm - to start over, from nothing.

Studio X:n architecture offers full architectural services from conceptual design through construction administration. We are a "hands-on" office with background in construction and a thorough knowledge of the overall building process. Our work includes custom residences and additions, small retail tenant improvements, adaptive re-use, and light commercial projects.