His approach to design is rooted in both ideas and making. Studying philosophy while working as a builder shaped his understanding of architecture as the meeting of thought and craft, the merging of why we build and how we build. He later earned his Master of Architecture from Dalhousie University, where a hands-on, craft-oriented approach reinforced his belief in learning through making. This practical foundation continues to shape his work, emphasizing materiality, precision, and the relationship between concept and execution. He believes that the spaces and objects around us are shaped by intention. A home is more than its walls, a chair more than a place to sit. Both carry the choices and care that went into making them. Thoughtful design lingers in the details, quietly shaping how we move through a space, making life easier in ways we may not always notice. The best design does not call attention to itself but becomes part of how we live.