SAW // Spiegel Aihara Workshop

SAW is a transdisciplinary design firm, operating at the nexus of architecture, landscape, and urban design. This mix allows us to work across scales (from the tactile object to the city) and timelines (from the immediate to the ecological) at the onset of a project. We work to identify the blind spots between disciplines and take advantage of the hidden opportunities therein. We believe in the transformative power of good design, in the inextricable relationship between building and context, and in the vital role the built environment plays in the development of community. We view design as a collaborative, research based process, and work closely with clients to better understand their needs and advance their goals. SAW was founded in 2011 by Dan Spiegel (M.Arch) and Megumi Aihara (M.LA).