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Reframing the walls

that build our world.

Mission

When was the last time
you did something
for the first time ever?

Propelled by the complex sensation of expanding our comfort zones, First Time seeks to pioneer new empirical approaches to architecture and real estate development. 

HERE'S OUR STARTING LINE

What We Practice

Precision

Our secret sauce is steeped in the details, seasoned through aesthetic, contextual, logistical, programmatic, and social information. We're active listeners and our consistent information streams help us excavate the process for intricacies that can deepen the work to create designs that are innovative yet practical.

Collaboration

Our team's diverse background and skill sets form a unique perspective towards every challenge we encounter. We nurture conversations across varied mediums -- from our personal library of inspiration to structured client-centered feedback-driven reflection. 

Community

By focusing on creating original tailor-made spaces that are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming, we strive to contribute to the growth and vitality of the communities we serve. We aim to fortify the diversity of our collective experience.

Service

We value our responsibility to our clients, our communities, and the environment. Our commitment means we are accountable, communicative, organized, and supportive throughout our entire journey together.

Spirit

We approach every project with energy, enthusiasm, joy, and a sense of adventure. With a deep appreciation for art, beauty, and the natural world, we strive to infuse every project with a sense of wonder and awe.

About

Why We're Doing This

With the rising global concern over modern loneliness, it's clear that architecture will only be part of the solution.  As an exploratory studio, we join architectural and interior design with research and technological development. We strive to imbue every project with the feeling of inaugural nuance, in hopes of lowering the threshold to connection.

WHERE OUR HEART IS

Ongoing Projects

Sunrise Residences

01

Florida

Canal House

02

New York

Massachusetts

03

Open Ocean

Pending Project

04

Development of augmented reality app.

COMING SOON

Cores

How We Think

EXPLORE OUR CORE

We use inventive methods in spatial and architectural analysis, open-source research, and digital modeling to explore new design possibilities. Our hands-on approach includes on-site interviews, documentary research, and academic collaboration.

Keep scrolling to read what's been

on our mind. 

01

Durable Peace

To construct enduring foundations for peace, we must unite divergent sectors with comprehensive knowledge of sustainable development, peace-building and human rights. Collaborative design is a vital catalyst in fostering transformative, lasting peace that benefits all segments of society. (We were deeply inspired by the Cooper Hewitt Museum's "Durable Peace" exhibit.)

02

Symbiotic Futures

Every week we witness the loss of countless species to climate change. In our collective pursuit to thrive, it is our human responsibility to grow future communities that nurture and champion local biodiversity. Guided by material studies, geographic context, and nature's own creativity, we envision a future where the entire ecosystem collaborates in co-creating our homes, neighborhoods, and narratives.

03

Intuitive Fun

Amid the digital era's constant hum, our designs embrace a playful psychological approach. We create spaces that spark childlike wonder, fostering connections with our inner selves and the pure unbridled delight of lighthearted moments. Our vision celebrates the restoration of authentic and innate human joy, igniting a thrill of exploration beyond virtual boundaries. (Imagine a library that encourages you to climb its bookshelves to perch atop its roof.)

People

Katherine

(Principal and Creative Director)
Katherine received her M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and B. Arch from the University of Southern California. At Columbia, she was selected to advise in Columbia University Plan 2030 and GreenSAPP, an initiative organized by Dean Emeritus Amale Andraos. In college, she interned for The Archers and designed spaces for Amazon, Lancome, Nestea, Sephora, Taco Bell, Telemundo, Univision, and the 2018 Winter Olympics VISA lounges. She has worked as Lead Designer and Project Manager on projects ranging in scale from apartment combinations to commercial cafes to regional hospital campuses.
YUP, THAT'S ME
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