
dLAB Studio
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Critical Stewardship is the term we use to describe our design philosophy - the essential thread that connects a varied body of work. It lies at the intersection of historic preservation and environmentally conscious design, with an emphasis on human-focused decision-making. Browse the content gathered here to see how this approach ties itself into all facets of our work.
The World Headquarters for the International Fund for Animal Welfare is a new 60,000sf home for this influential and dynamic global organization. Three simple, clean volumes are arranged around a reclaimed brownfield site, reconstructing a native coastal drumlin. The building is designed as a contemporary vision of vernacular Cape Cod architecture to facilitate open communication, collaboration and interaction, while promoting IFAW’s global mission “to provide a better world for people and animals.”