In high school, Brian Smallwood’s sport was rock climbing in Yosemite where the park’s rock faces offered the most difficult challenges.
Like the four-minute mile or the land speed record, there is a point of difficulty where most people think the task becomes impossible.
We call ourselves 5.13 because it fits our philosophy of elegantly solving architectural design challenges most have never imagined, attempted or thought possible.
We call ourselves 5.13 because it fits our philosophy of elegantly solving architectural design challenges most have never imagined, attempted or thought possible.
5.13 Architecture is now accepting a small number of select, specialized projects that offer the greatest challenge, and the greatest reward for all involved.
Our Most Elegant and Successful Projects are all Built on Communication
A deep understanding of the people who live in the houses we design informs everything. The way the house coexists with the land, its inner workings, its systems – the ticks and tocks. The light and air. The mornings, evenings and afternoons in between. The walking flow. The style and vigilant care of every detail down to the last fantastic thing on the punch list.
