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ARCHITECTURE WITH A SENSE OF PLACE
KOAN Workshop llc is an architecture firm located in Thetford, VT in the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire.
KOAN provides a variety of design services, from schematic design to construction documentation through construction administration. Prior experience in architecturally-driven design-build firms and experience with construction management, gives KOAN a strong foundation in how things come together and the realities of construction, alongside our passion for thoughtful and contextual design. Buildings are a part of our shared landscape, and we take seriously our role in impacting where and how we live.
At KOAN Workshop, we are committed to being responsible stewards of our environment, promoting a holistic approach to sustainability, which includes energy efficiency but also considers comfort, quality and beauty – attributes that lead to lasting and useful buildings. Our interest in the environment also manifests in thoughtful siting and considered relationships between indoor and outdoor spaces.
As part of KOAN Workshop's ongoing commitment to sustainability we are a member of Efficiency Vermont's Efficiency Excellence Network (EEN).
PARTNERS
Erica Ko, R.A., AIA
After graduating with her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Erica worked for design-build firms in Brooklyn, NY with focuses in contemporary residential design and in landscape architecture. She joined a local architecture firm after moving to the Upper Valley, and designed and managed numerous projects from small interior renovations to substantial, new construction homes before co-founding KOAN Workshop. She is a licensed architect in the state of New Hampshire.
Prior to working as an architect, Erica received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Brown University. She volunteers with the Thetford Energy Committee and the Intermunicipal Regional Energy Coordinator (IREC) Steering Committee. She enjoys spending time outdoors in all seasons (except mud) - skiing, hiking, biking, gardening and roller skating.
Jesse Anderson, R.A., AIA
Jesse received his Master of Architecture degree at the University of Texas at Austin and went on to work at boutique design-build firms in NYC, managing a variety of projects both on the design side as well as the build side. After years of city life, Jesse decided to return to the Upper Valley where he grew up, and is a licensed architect in the state of Vermont.
Prior to his study of architecture, Jesse trained as a sculptor and received a BFA from Boston University. He enjoys spending time outside skiing, skating on lakes and rivers, hiking, mountain biking, and playing tennis. Jesse also volunteers his time locally by doing pro-bono work for local community organizations.