"I specialize in translating music into architecture. Just as a music producer helps you express your artistic vision in the clearest and most compelling way possible, I help you express your artistic vision in architecture. Whether you engage on a conscious level or not - your choice - I am always thinking about applying musical principles to architecture.
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MELODY - What is the main visual idea? Is the visual aesthetic clear, cohesive, and coherent? Does it tell a story? Does it tell the story you want it to tell? Is the story it's telling pleasing to you?
HARMONY - Do the secondary elements match up with the main idea? Do the secondary elements support the main idea? Is the relationship between primary elements and secondary elements pleasing to you?
RHYTHM - What is the time signature? What are the rhythms of the architectural geometry? How do modules break down within the geometry?
TONE - Does the architectural aesthetic capture the vibe? The feel? Does the aesthetic accurately express the desired qualities you want to express? Does the building feel appropriate in its context? Does the building belong where it sits on the land?
GROOVE - Can you feel the beat? Does the building flow both visually and functionally? And most important: Does the building design feel good to you?
BRIDGE - Is the composition complete as-is, or does it need something else? A dissimilar element perhaps to contrast with the rest of the building?
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Think of working with me as an act of co-creation. If you decide you want to engage me to assist you on your design and building journey, we will co-write your song in the medium of architecture."
- James Polk
