Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Talley. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Born in New York, Jessica, the founder of Spring Architecture + Design, received an architecture degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, where she won the prestigious award, given by the American Institute of Architects, the Certificate of Merit for “excellence in the study of architecture” and the “recognition of scholastic achievement, character, and promise of professional ability.”
Jessica commenced her college studies at Amherst College in Massachusetts where she graduated Cum Laude with Honors Distinction in studio art, painting, and sculpture. Upon attaining her graduate degree from Columbia University in 2010, she worked at the international architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox PC, on several residential and commercial projects all over the world, including the prominent: Prudential Headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. During this time, she obtained her architecture license and registration in the state of New York.
Jessica’s profound experience in both the art and architecture worlds mixed with her passion for the earth and people’s well-being, contributes to her success in design today. Known for her innovative work, she continues to push the boundaries of architecture and design. Over the past few years, with her talent, dedication, and experience in the field, Jessica has been creating teams of collaborative design professionals, energy experts, and contractors to successfully construct residential and commercial projects.
Exceeding client expectations, Spring provides quality architecture as a composition of art while efficiently meeting timelines and budgets. are Spring’s main driving incentives in architecture. With comprehensive, energy-efficient strategies and environmentally-conscious materials, Spring makes a meaningful impact while reducing its carbon footprint. While balancing playful, creative form with serious, thoughtful function, Spring prioritizes sustainability and helping the climate. Jessica builds teams with an optimistic personality with a silver-lining perspective who are driven by nature and now more than ever concerned for the well-being of people and the environment.
In 2019, Jessica became a member of the Green Building Awards, and the American Institute of Architects COTE, the Committee on the Environment, which are powerful groups that stand for a sustainable future and is at the forefront of green design strategies and best practices. While also involved in her local community’s organization and effort for a Sustainable Westport. Jessica uses her experience and creates through a multi-colored lens producing not just beautiful, sustainable architecture, but also a significant level of well-being and health for people to live their perfect life.
“We push through and go beyond the edge, that’s when the magic happens. We know our job is done well when we have impacted a positive well-being for people, and a happy, healthy architecture for the community and climate. We are thrilled to see the spark in people’s eyes and experience the excitement in others from our designs. We love what we do.” – Jessica Talley
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
“ It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.” -Rumi
“Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow.” -Van Gogh.
These quotes pretty much nail it – I feel extremely grateful I have always had encouragement from my husband, and family.
Passion plus experience leads to success on many levels, and I persevere because of my drive and desire to serve others with beauty and sustainability. I will walk the road no matter the surface. I have been fortunate to receive a high education in America, and have trained at a top New York architecture firm. Both my education and experience contributed toward a strong architectural foundation to build a business. Now, I am extremely grateful I have a thriving career in work that I love.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
As architects – Our approach is to get to know the client and environment and to customize uniquely to the specific project. We ask – What excites you? What are your dreams? What do you hope to prioritize? Would you like to feel better? Our initial consultation is where we get to know each other, and gain perspective on your needs, desires, and ideas for your project. We ask questions, collect data and then we focus on what is exciting for our clients, and your aspirations, and weave them into our creative vision to manifest them into reality. Dreams are important, so we make sure our clients don’t leave any out.
We collaborate throughout the rest of the project and communicate our progress. Our company works on new construction projects from conception to completion on residential, commercial, community, and philanthropic architecture. We come on at the start of each project to conceive the vision of what it looks and feels like. Throughout the process, we elaborate with more detail and drawings for construction, so the contractors and other companies we work with comply with the vision.
We take our drawings as our guide, everyone is aboard, and our company leads the full design. We also consult on clients’ or investors’ potential dream projects and help envision their architecture. On all projects, we team up with energy, and sustainability experts to make our architecture energy-efficient and environmentally conscious. We lead full design on dream projects, brand-new construction, visualization for potential ideas, sustainability installations in existing or new projects, interior design, and exterior design renovations.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up.
Most were in nature, with my sister and brother just playing freely, running or jumping in water or leaves or snow. I have many fond memories with my family on the beach, at the ocean, and with my husband (we met when I was 15), or on a soccer field as I used to play.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.springdesigns.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spring.architecture.design/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-talley-b3186120/
Image Credits
Main Photo: Kyle Norton
Other Photos: Spring Architecture + Design
