Conceptual Design
Conceptual design is the art of balancing and layering considerations and inspirations to create a clear vision, ready to evolve into a guiding light for each new project.
The Harriman, Sun Valley, Idaho
![de Reus - The Harriman,Sun Valley, Idaho - Bedroom](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/161212-INTERIOR-Joshua-Melling-2I-AnnaA161213-102_AF-1280X1920.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/161212-INTERIOR-Joshua-Melling-2I-AnnaA161213-102_AF-1280X1920.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/161212-INTERIOR-Joshua-Melling-2I-AnnaA161213-102_AF-1280X1920-1200x1800.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/161212-INTERIOR-Joshua-Melling-2I-AnnaA161213-102_AF-1280X1920-450x675.jpg 768w,)
A work of expressive discovery, we look to create the overarching idea.
A comprehensive design and planning approach is needed to layer and balance these considerations. Subtleties found in the circumstance can result in meaningful innovation and often form the basis to create a place that is both appropriate and alive to the setting. Our design and planning efforts, grounded by humanistic considerations, result in scale and detail with a tangible benefit to the experience of place.
This portfolio work includes both in-progress and unbuilt projects.
Aura North Shore
![de Reus - Aura North Shore - Living and kitchen](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Main-Hale-1-1920x1920-1.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Main-Hale-1-1920x1920-1.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Main-Hale-1-1920x1920-1-1200x675.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Main-Hale-1-1920x1920-1-450x253.jpg 768w,)
Maluaka
![de Reus - Maluka - Exterior Facade](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SW-Back-Final-10-9-2019-1920X1080.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SW-Back-Final-10-9-2019-1920X1080.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SW-Back-Final-10-9-2019-1920X1080-1200x675.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SW-Back-Final-10-9-2019-1920X1080-450x253.jpg 768w,)
Beverly Hills
![de Reus - Beverly Hills - Courtyard](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.1-1.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.1-1.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.1-1-1200x1800.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.1-1-450x675.jpg 768w,)
Ha’ena
![de Reus - Ha'ena, Kaua'i, Hawaii - Living and kitchen area](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Meld_c1-1280x1920-1.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Meld_c1-1280x1920-1.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Meld_c1-1280x1920-1-1200x1800.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Meld_c1-1280x1920-1-450x675.jpg 768w,)
Kaunaoa
![de Reus - Kaunaoa - Exterior](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.4-1280x1920-1.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.4-1280x1920-1.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.4-1280x1920-1-1200x1800.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2.4-1280x1920-1-450x675.jpg 768w,)
Kauai Residence
![Kauai de Reus - Residence, Kaua'l, Hawaii - Living](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/190723_Interior_nologo.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/190723_Interior_nologo.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/190723_Interior_nologo-1200x1800.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/190723_Interior_nologo-450x675.jpg 768w,)
Kohanaiki
![de Reus - Kohanaiki Residence, Hawaii - Exterior](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/exterior-1.1-1920X1080.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/exterior-1.1-1920X1080.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/exterior-1.1-1920X1080-1200x675.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/exterior-1.1-1920X1080-450x253.jpg 768w,)
Papagayo
![de Reus - Papagayo Residence, Costa Rica - Exterior Facade](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Papagayo-Final_edit-1280X1920.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Papagayo-Final_edit-1280X1920.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Papagayo-Final_edit-1280X1920-1200x1800.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Papagayo-Final_edit-1280X1920-450x675.jpg 768w,)
Six Senses
![de Reus - Six Senses, Nayarit, Mexico - Beach View Dusk](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dv2_dusk-A_edit-1280X1920.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dv2_dusk-A_edit-1280X1920.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dv2_dusk-A_edit-1280X1920-1200x1800.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dv2_dusk-A_edit-1280X1920-450x675.jpg 768w,)
Secret Beach
![de Reus - Secret Beach, Kaua'l Hawaii - Aerial View](https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Secret-Beach-Final-1280X1920.jpg 1900w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Secret-Beach-Final-1280X1920.jpg 1600w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Secret-Beach-Final-1280X1920-1200x1800.jpg 1020w,https://dereusarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Secret-Beach-Final-1280X1920-450x675.jpg 768w,)