An Architectural Design Project Exploring Real-World space and Flow

Client

Fletcher & Gavan Fletcher

SERVICE

Spatial Planning, Layout Design, Construction Detailing

DATE

Fall 2025

Overview

This project began as a practical challenge while redesigning the first floor of my own home, and ultimately led me to expand my services into spatial design.

It started as a real-world problem—trying to make an existing layout function better—then quickly became a deeper exploration of how space, flow, and structure work together. I approached it the same way I approach digital projects: starting with layout and hierarchy, then refining from there.

Moving from web and graphic design into architectural design was eye-opening. While both rely on aesthetics and flow, this work demanded a much higher level of technical precision. Scale, elevation, and construction detail suddenly mattered in ways they hadn’t before.

What drew me in was the reality of it. This wasn’t something meant to live on a screen—it was a design that would become a physical space. Creating something that moves from plan to real life gave me a deeper appreciation for how thoughtful design shapes how people live and move every day.

The result is a space that feels more cohesive and intentional, where function and flow are just as considered as the visual outcome.

“Stef created a website for me that I truly could not have imagined on my own. She found a way to capture my personality, my brand, and the heart of my work in a way that feels completely me. I remember looking at the final site and thinking, ‘This is it.’ Beyond the design itself, she was steady, and deeply committed throughout the process. I love my website.”

Heather Hester

HEATHER HESTER
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