designkör architecture

Bringing a unique approach to every project.

TEAM WITH US

Designkor, led by architect Kurt Ortley, is a unique collection of individuals and educators striving to generate design solutions that respond to the holistic understanding of any given challenge. We delve into the emotional needs, behaviors, and functional requirements of every space we design.

Offering residential and commercial services, Designkor implements strategies to maximize emotional, social, and economic value.

We work out a thoughtful design process to generate solutions focused on the user’s space experience. We give physical form to a theoretical concept to facilitate the general well-being of all stakeholders. Working collaboratively with you, we immerse ourselves in the complexities of your project and individual lifestyle.

We are also educators who believe architecture and design influence is undeniable and can serve as a powerful educational tool for our youth. Staying purposely small and selective about our professional undertakings, Designkor ensures time for professional practice and the teaching of architecture, interior design, and urban planning.

This balance provides the opportunity for design investigations to confront challenges facing the contemporary built environment.

Architecture

is our passion

Unique to Designkor

Our Core Principle is to focus on the development of a lifestyle and elevate individual experiences.

Having the ability to be selective in our projects allows for every project to be personal and important. We always deliver custom and creative design solutions to align with your wants and needs.

Thoughtful Design

Every building starts as an idea. How do we go from concept to construction that responds appropriately to needs and desires? Why is it that some approaches work better than others? What is good design, anyway?

Designkor responds to these questions through its collaborative, transparent, and passion-driven team process.

CLIENT BENEFITS:

We offer direct and personal contact with the architect.
We believe problem-solving is a team effort.
We believe that quality design and architecture delivers value (financial, artistic, pragmatic, social, and personal).
We believe every project (small or large) is worthy of thoughtful design.
We offer clear explanations in every step of the process.
We are advocates for our clients in facilitating a successful project.

The Methodology

At the root of this methodology is the desire to generate creative solutions that respond to the holistic understanding of the design challenge. Designkor delves into the emotions, needs, and behaviors within the spaces we design.

This insightful methodology generates solutions based on the practices and actions of each project’s end-users.

DISCOVER — the human need & experience, source of inspiration

DEFINE — the related real design challenges

DESIGN — iterative research process responding to gathered information

DEPLOY — setting the plan into action

Our Services

Residential

We offer elite design concepts for a home experience based on the lifestyle and expectations of each client.

Commercial

Designkor implements strategies to maximize the social and economic value through thoughtful well-designed spaces.

Conceptual Study

At the genesis phase of real estate development, Designkor utilizes creative processes focused on project delivery, functionality, and marketability of the overall design concept.

Adaptive Reuse

Offering significant sustainability and financial benefits, Designkor designs new life for existing buildings.

Residential

Commercial

Conceptual Study

Worship