ABOUT

Joseph Conti, architect | envisioneer | founder

Our studio name reflects a foundational story behind our work. In fact, each part of our name represents an irreplaceable building block, and it operates in complete harmony. The following represents a set of principles and history of why we are called Arc Castle Studio:   

ARC’ represents an overarching big picture and holistic approach that we utilize to develop the clients story (narrative) which is a fundamental principle we use to serve the client. This first building block can be defined in multifaceted ways: architecture, detailed measurement, structural stability, a pathway that connects, light, a written record, or a story structure. The arc serves as a major building block of our work and represents a commitment to guide each journey to reach excellence and be a trusted architect and advisor.

The next building block: ‘CASTLE’; serves as a metaphor for one of the more substantial creative works in all history – both in terms of its noble design and how each castle is designed to fit its site. The castle embodies a way of design that is in harmony with its form, function and aesthetics. It serves as a ‘strategic design’, where the individual parts are carefully designed to work holistically, and fit together seamlessly, The castle represents an extraordinarily and unique design. The castle also represents a special collaboration among talented teams of; owner, architect, craftsmen, artists, builder and specialists; were each castle was designed as a one of a kind work. 

The final building block serve’s as a linchpin; ‘STUDIO’: much like a Director on a movie set, This is about developing the client’s story for the ‘big screen’. The ‘studio’ is responsible for developing the ‘set’ – however our ‘sets’ are permanent. All the more, we serve to guide a creative, and authentic work. Developing high quality production, substantial value and emotional impact. Each project seeks to design or renovate based on each individual story.  The studio also serves as  design consultancy to provide specialized services for projects that are outside the strict boundaries of architecture.

In support of our multifaceted effort, the studio is built upon a diverse project experience and includes working with talented colleagues, technical teams, owners, and project stakeholders. Our range of building experience includes: commercial, office, retail, coffee shops, transportation centers, industrial, airport security TSA checkpoints, urban infill projects, technology centers, corporate interiors, landscape design, gymnastic facility, schools, dental clinic, medical office, historic renovation, entertainment projects, master planning, real estate development, adaptive reuse, war memorial, children’s playground design, vacation cabins, senior living, aging in place renovations, custom residential, assisted living facilities, information kiosk design and prototype projects. 

Arc Castle Studio reflects a human centric approach with emphasis on serving the client as a trusted design professional to provide unique and valuable design solutions. Coupled with our design consultancy, our work represents a journey to provide design and advisory input to advance or improve any project. Feel free to call or email me with your questions and let’s discuss how I can help make your dream a reality. 

_jsph, architect and founder

joseph is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards