Our three founding partners; Becky Hawkins, Joe Smith, and Kelly Morgan, struck out on their own in 2007 with a goal to create a firm that was balanced, diverse, and off-the-charts creative with a new set of rules: collaborate/imagine/ listen with all of your senses while keeping things balanced and pragmatic. From that, we grew, welcomed more design innovators, and built genuine, valued relationships internally and with our clients. “Our goal has always been to build a practice centered on design to inspire and enhance our community while creating a work/life balance in our firm culture. That focus has resulted in humbling and rapid growth” said Becky Hawkins. Joe Smith adds, “We wanted to do things differently, with authentic design and honest dialogue with our clients. Our staff is integral to our success and their voice makes a difference.”
We have grown our firm with a 98% repeat client base, awarded “Best of State” in commercial architecture in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2021; been awarded firm of the year 2021 by American General Contractor’s, by IIDA and WIA (Women In Architecture) in 2017, and now employ over 96 professionals with offices in Salt Lake City, St. George and Rexburg, Idaho. Method Studio has become one of the largest firms in Utah while maintaining a small-firm culture. Breaking through the traditional architecture firms dominating the Utah market was no small matter. In a field where the firm portfolio is often the basis of winning new commissions, carving out the toeholds that enable a practice to grow is challenging. Particularly, with the economic downturn that occurred only a few short years after the firm began. Gradually, job by job, Method began to establish a reputation for excellence. When we obtained new clients we worked hard to exceed their expectations and build strong working relationships. We extended the same respect and courtesy to our collaborative consulting partners, which has enhanced our reputation and increased our ability to compete. Method Studio is widely considered a trustworthy organization that listens carefully and cares deeply about our clients with a sincere belief that good design matters.
