Many ask about the meaning behind our name. “Thencan” is the Old English word for “think.” We distilled this word and merged it with the conventional meaning of architecture, which is “the art of design.” Our name, ThenDesign, has become the core of our philosophy. Years ago a sage architect told us, “…we are not in the drawing business; we are in the thinking business.” You see, our services go beyond what some consider the traditional role of the architect. We believe successful design is fostered by the art of thinking — thinking about the real needs of our clients and developing aesthetically appropriate and workable design solutions to meet those needs. The art of thinking. The art of design.
