Brian Court to speak at Architectural Record Webinar on December 3, 2020
From Ben’s perspective, the perfect building is one that takes full advantage of its natural surroundings, doing everything to maintain a person’s physical comfort, while deeply connecting them to where they are. “We are rejuvenated and inspired when we feel a connection to the natural world. Architecture should strive to deepen this connection rather than isolate us from it.” The experience of place is profoundly important to Ben, as is the experience of newness, adventure, and uncharted territory.
These affinities serve Ben well in his role as Design Lead, inspiring a constant appreciation for the unexplored, be they challenges that arise or unlikely solutions that emerge. They’re also partially responsible for Ben’s move to San Diego to open Miller Hull’s second studio over ten years ago. “San Diego was a journey of personal adventure, but also an opportunity to join the conversation of how a growing city evolves.”
Ben is passionate about bringing together different voices, amplifying the best parts of those voices, and then melding them together into a final, beautiful product. He brings himself and his experience to every project, ensuring a strong conceptual vision, but believes his strength as a curator of diverse ideas results in his best work.