FORM2
Architecture
We believe in designing with intention, clarity, and purpose. Our work is guided by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to crafting spaces that support human experience and community connection. Every project is shaped by thoughtful dialogue, careful listening, and an enduring respect for the environments we create.
FORM2 Architecture is a full-service design practice in New York and the Carolinas. We are dedicated to creating thoughtful, enduring architecture across scales and building types. We approach each project with intention — aligning purpose, place, and process to create buildings that serve and inspire.
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At FORM2, we see residential design as the quiet architecture of daily life — shaping how people dwell, relate, and grow within their communities. In our multifamily and mixed-use housing projects, we design beyond utility. We craft environments that foster well-being, respond to their context, and offer lasting value to residents and neighborhoods alike.
1. Begin with Listening
We start with people and place — listening to clients, communities, and the physical environment to understand how the project can serve both individual lives and the broader context.
2. Design for Everyday Living
We consider how homes are experienced day to day — emphasizing natural light, privacy, movement, and comfort. Each decision supports a sense of ease, dignity, and belonging.
3. Shape Character Through Architecture
Through proportion, material, and form, we give each project a distinct identity that feels appropriate to its setting. Our buildings express rhythm, restraint, and a quiet confidence that connects them to their environment.
4. Build with Time in Mind
Our goal is to create housing that adapts, ages gracefully, and supports evolving patterns of life. We design with longevity in mind — buildings that contribute to the life of a community now and into the future.
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FORM2 designs environments where business, craft, and community intersect. From flexible office space to industrial facilities and branded retail experiences, our work is rooted in clarity, performance, and design that supports how people work and engage with space.
We partner with clients in manufacturing, logistics, professional services, and automotive retail to shape buildings that are as efficient as they are enduring — balancing form, function, and flexibility with the realities of construction, operations, and growth.
1. Understand Operations & Culture
We begin by learning how your organization works — not just the flow of goods or services, but the rhythm of people, processes, and decisions. Every solution is rooted in understanding your priorities and ambitions.
2. Translate Function into Form
We design spaces that align with real use — optimizing flow, visibility, and structure to serve day-to-day needs while reinforcing brand identity and operational clarity.
3. Shape Purposeful Environments
From spatial proportions to daylighting and material choices, we refine the atmosphere to support focus, energy, and performance — creating places that feel as intuitive as they are efficient.
4. Design for Adaptability
Work evolves — and so should the spaces that support it. Our designs consider not only today’s goals but tomorrow’s potential, offering flexibility in layout, infrastructure, and architectural expression.
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FORM2 designs spaces that foster connection, community, and meaningful experiences. From vibrant restaurants and welcoming retail spaces to engaging hospitality settings and dynamic mixed-use developments, our projects celebrate gathering as an art — blending functionality with atmosphere. Each environment is thoughtfully crafted, aiming to leave a lasting emotional impact through clarity, rhythm, and identity.
1. Understand Human Interaction
Every design begins with curiosity about people — how they move, meet, and experience space. By deeply listening to your vision, we identify the emotions, behaviors, and memories the space should encourage.
2. Shape Movement and Comfort
We compose spatial flow with careful intention, considering arrival, circulation, and moments of rest. Scale, proportion, and thoughtful details create environments that naturally invite interaction and enjoyment.
3. Express Identity Through Atmosphere
We craft distinctive atmospheres that reflect and elevate your brand’s identity through materials, textures, lighting, and sensory experiences. The result is an environment that feels uniquely authentic, engaging, and cohesive.
4. Design for Meaningful Experiences
Great spaces create lasting impressions. Our approach thoughtfully considers every element from subtle shifts in light to acoustic harmony. Shaping spaces that resonate, remain memorable, and invite people back.
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Collaboration is at the heart of our process. We believe great design emerges through thoughtful partnerships—uniting clients, communities, and creative minds to foster environments that reflect shared visions, collective wisdom, and meaningful, lasting outcomes.
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“Architecture gives form to life. It shapes the spaces where we live, connect, and find meaning, quietly influencing how we experience the world.”
Principal
Jeffrey M LaDue, AIA, NCARB
At FORM2 Architecture, design is not just what we create — it's how we think. Our approach is grounded in curiosity, clarity, and care. Whether we’re designing an office, a store, or a home, we begin with people, place, and purpose. Our work balances the discipline of architecture with a deep respect for context, collaboration, and enduring impact.
