Established by Glynis Berry and Hideaki Ariizumi in 1992, the practice was founded with an experiential approach to architecture, emphasizing feeling space versus seeing space, all guided by the need for a profound physical and emotional connection to nature. Our practice studies and respects the interconnections between tangible and intangible. Full-time residents in the beautiful village of Orient on the East End of Long Island, we participate in a wide range of projects on the North and South Forks (architecture, planning, urban design, furniture) all of which are united by these ideals. In addition to award-winning residential and community architectural projects, we have expertise in related areas: We have a holistic approach to community planning, for example designing traffic calming plans and developing pedestrian and cycling ways. We also design enhanced wastewater treatment programs harnessing alternative technology to protect our environment. Glynis is a LEED Accredited Professional capable of guiding projects through a green agenda and their registration with the U.S. Green Building Council. She is the director of Peconic Green Growth, a non-profit organization, focusing on sustainability, community and the arts. At Ariizumi Berry, Glynis acts as manager for pedestrian, transportation, institutional and art-related projects. She established art sites, a gallery in Riverhead, NY in 2000. Originally from Tokyo, Hideaki, the lead architect of Ariizumi Berry, has designed award winning projects on two continents including as an associate/project manager with Steven Holl Architects, New York, and previously as the senior architect with the Avant Garde Kazuo Shinohara Atelier, Japan. Their work has appeared in many publications including: Architectural Digest, The New York Times and The New American House and has been televised on Travel Channel’s program ‘Amazing Vacation Homes’. They have received awards from The Society of American Registered Architects, the American Institute of Architects, The New York Council and Space Design (SD) Review amongst others. Ariizumi Berry is a 51% woman-owned, 49% minority-owned partnership.