Observe
A season on site before a single line: sun angles, wind, water, and what the land already does well.
Design as
a form of attention.
Fieldwork is an architecture and landscape practice founded in 2014.
Draw
Hand sketches and physical models first. Drawings follow the decisions, not the other way round.
Make
Weekly site visits through construction, with builders treated as co-authors rather than contractors.
Return
We revisit every project after a year in use and publish what we would change.
Working together / phases
What a commission involves.
Clients new to architecture want to understand the shape of the commitment. A plain table answers more questions than a brochure.
| Phase | Duration | What you receive | Share of fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feasibility | 4–6 weeks | Site study, brief, budget check | 10% |
| Schematic design | 8–10 weeks | Concept, models, sun and water studies | 20% |
| Design development | 10–12 weeks | Materials, structure, systems, cost update | 25% |
| Construction documents | 12–16 weeks | Permit and bid set, specifications | 30% |
| Construction | 12–18 months | Weekly site visits, change review | 15% |
Studio / collaborators
Who you will work with.
Inés Moreau
Architect, licensed in Texas and New Mexico. Leads every project from feasibility to handover.
Theo Park
Landscape architect focused on native planting and water harvesting.
A small regional network
Three general contractors we have worked with for years, invited to bid on each project.