Peckham Architecture, LLC

Specialties

Viewing architecture as the intersection of function and art, Peckham Architecture is a Columbia, MO based architectural firm that employs a sustainable approach in the design and planning of both residential and commercial projects. Their approach considers not only the aesthetics of the proposed building itself, but its interaction with the surrounding environment and intended use, emphasizing individual character and appealing design. A big part of what this collection of commercial and residential architects does involves ensuring that the project becomes «an experience – not just a building.» Headed up by Nick Peckham, one of the fore-​runners of sustainable architecture, this firm’s approach is far from typical. As a former protégé of legendary American architect, R. Buckminster Fuller, this firm’s approach is in keeping with the idea of Comprehensive Anticipatory Design Science: a problem-​solving approach that’s based on a systematic and multi-​faceted ordering of elements in the environment. As such, they pride themselves in taking every project on with a multi-​faceted, multi-​disciplinary approach that maximizes functionality and design while minimizing environmental impact. Furthermore, Peckham and his team are true believers in the notion that the building should also resonate on an emotional or personal level; they try to design walls that, in a sense, do talk. This firm helps clients through all of the stages of planning and building…