Clayton Korte is an architecture and interior design firm known for creating layered, rich places that respond to local context, connect to their environment, highlight craft, and celebrate the human experience. Though projects are diverse in style, type, and geography, an independent yet ever-gracious spirit animates them all. This intangible hallmark is Clayton Korte’s signature.

our design philosophy is deeply influenced by our architecture backgrounds; we find inspiration in the celebration of honest materials, considered details and thoughtful construction. more and more we live in a world of the overly designed and we believe that editing is the most important part of the design process.

New direction of design

New direction of design

CCS Architecture, with offices in San Francisco and New York City, is dedicated to excellence in architecture and interior design. Since its inception in 1990, CCS has designed a diverse range of public and private buildings and interiors. The firm has gained international acclaim for the architectural and commercial success of restaurant projects, while the uniqueness of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects has met with an unusual degree of owner satisfaction and media praise. CCS seeks to explore opportunities of maximum potential and express them at a scale appropriate to each project. The work is firmly based in the modernist idiom, where innovation and creativity are balanced by common sense and experience. The firm is known for creating projects with exceptional spatial and material qualities, and for providing outstanding professional service. Cass Calder Smith founded CCS Architecture in 1992, and in 2005 opened a second office in New York City. The firm now has a staff of 30 and three Associate Principals: Barbara Vickroy, Taylor Lawson, and Melissa Werner.

New direction of design