The firm's work includes new construction, adaptive reuse and renovation/restoration of existing building stock. The firm recognizes the unique demands of today's economic and development environment. Good design is only the beginning. Successful projects must meet and satisfy all challenges including compliance with numerous environmental and municipal regulations, respect of existing social and physical conditions and satisfaction with of the personal needs and objectives of the individual client.
Design is the fundamental tool to understanding client need and applying it to the potential of built architecture to create image. At Olsen Associates the process of design recognizes and develops the inherent potential of architecture to create a personal environment that satisfies client objectives, but goes beyond need to convey the essence of the individual client. Olsen Associates is an architectural firm without preconception. The uniqueness of each client's needs, a commitment to listening and understanding, and the ability to deliver the design and construction processes on time and on budget ultimately create every successful project.