Our Approach
BECAUSE FLORIDA AND THE FLORIDA KEYS HAVE SO MANY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS, BUILDING OR RENOVATING A HOME, COMMERCIAL SPACE OR DEVELOPMENT HERE IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER PLACE IN THE UNITED STATES. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT AN ARCHITECT HAVE A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF BUILDING CODES AND THE EXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. COMPASS ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN HAS THE KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE TO NAVIGATE THIS REGULATORY REGIME.
WE BELIEVE IN DESIGN THAT REFLECTS THE DESIRES OF OUR CLIENTS AND HARMONIZES WITH THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE. EVERY PROJECT BEGINS WITH LISTENING - TO OUR CLIENTS, THE SITE, AND THE LARGER CONTEXT. FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION, OUR PROCESS IS CLEAR, COLLABORATIVE, AND TAILORED TO EACH UNIQUE PROJECT.
Who We Are
WE DESIGN THOUGHFUL, TIMELESS SPACES THAT REFLECT THE DESIRES AND NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS.
COMPASS ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN IS A FULL-SERVICE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STUDIO BASED IN TAVERNIER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS. WE SPECIALIZE IN NEW & RENOVATED RESIDENCES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUSTAINABILITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP, & ENDURING VALUE. WE ARE CURRENTLY LICENSED IN FL (AR100676) & SC (11991).
AT COMPASS ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, WE CREATE ARCHITECTURE WITH MEANING. OUR DESIGNS ARE BORN FROM COLLABORATION, GROUNDED IN CONTEXT, AND SHAPED BY THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. WE AIM TO ELEVATE EVERYDAY EXPERIENCE THROUGH DESIGN THAT IS BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL.
What We Do
CUSTOM Design Services
From ground-up homes to renovations, we design spaces that reflect your lifestyle and values. Our team of experts will work with you to create innovative and functional designs that meet your specific needs. From concept to completion, we will be with you every step of the way.
Sustainable Design
Energy-efficient, environmentally conscious solutions built to last. We tailor each project to the people who live, work, and interact with the space.
Interior ARCHITECTURE
Integrated, cohesive interiors that complement the architecture and enhance daily living.
MASTER PLANNING & FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Big-Picture thinking to help clients visualize, plan, and assess project potential.
Meet the Team
OWNER / PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
THE FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF COMPASS ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN IS SARAH GIRARD, NCARB, LEED AP AR100676. AFTER EARNING A BACHELORS DEGREE IN INTERIOR DESIGN FROM SALEM COLLEGE IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC, SARAH WORKED FOR 2 YEARS FOR A COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM. SUBSEQUENTLY, SARAH EARNED HER MASTERS DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, IN CORAL GABLES, FL. AFTER WORKING FOR A LARGE, WELL-KNOWN DESIGN-BUILD FIRM IN THE MIDDLE KEYS, SARAH FOUNDED COMPASS ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN IN 2021.
SARAH ENJOYS COLLABORATING WITH CLIENTS AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE AN EXQUISITE FINAL PRODUCT.