Smith Brothers

Since ancient times, every culture world-​wide has recognized the profound influence that architecture has on our experience. Why is a cathedral not like a pub? Why do we feel so different in Grand Central Station than we do on the beach? Indeed our physical surroundings have a profound influence on how we feel, what we think about and even our health. If we surround ourselves with beauty and quality, we sense that beauty and quality and so does anyone who visits. It is for this reasons that I find the work of Smith Brothers Construction so intriguing.
The overall impact of their work is beautiful and inspiring. That part is rather obvious. But many small details have also been crafted to impact the owner’s sense of well-​being. For example, when doors are well made and well sealed, that makes us feel safe and secure even though we may not notice why. We feel it when we close the door. Our ears note the sound. Our muscles feel the strength. Our skin feels the air change. Now, that little part of our mind that often worries can rest so we can concentrate more fully on our work, our friends, or our entertainment.
In addition to the evident universal marks of quality, the work of Smith Brothers Construction also shows a clear resonance with the particular personalities of various owners. A scan of the exteriors and interiors shown on the www. smithbrothersconstruction website shows a wide expressive range from the clean clear lines of Asian culture to the rich luxury of European nobility to the casual contemporary comfort of California. This kind of flexibility with quality reminds me of the actor Rod Steiger who was able to play such a wide variety of roles convincingly.
Although the end results of Smith Brothers Construction appear magical, the process that leads to results of the highest quality is not mysterious. Rather, there is an obvious close connection to the owners, an attention to detail throughout, the employment of responsible and skilled personnel and the use of top quality materials. Those are the basic elements of success in any endeavor that seeks lasting results so it is no surprise that these homes prove so conducive to the physical and psychological well-​being of their owners.
Dr. John C. Thomas is an independent writer, consultant, and workshop leader with forty years experience studying the interaction between people and their environments. He was one of the founding members of the journal, Design Studies. Recent publications include these book chapters: Thomas, J. C. (2012). Patterns for emergent global intelligence. In Creativity and Rationale: Enhancing Human Experience By Design J. Carroll (Ed.), New York: Springer.
Thomas, J. C. & Richards, J. T. (2012). Achieving psychological simplicity: Measures and methods to reduce cognitive complexity. In The Human-​Computer Interaction Handbook. J. Jacko (Ed.) Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Great people that are trustworthy and real professionals… I would easily recommend them. They’re always available and call back. It’s nice to find that in the construction industry.