Native modern, enhances the natural environment. doesn't compete with nature. is deeply connected to the land.
Who We Are
Vellum Architecture + Design is an award-winning firm based in Asheville, NC, specializing in modern residential, luxury resort, and commercial design. Our Native Modern design approach responds to the land we design within.
Native Modern is more than a design philosophy,
it’s our guiding belief system.
Design Philosophy
We believe good design isn’t imposed... it’s revealed.
Vellum’s perspective is rooted in a philosophy that merges modern design principles with the distinct characteristics of each place, an approach we call Native Modern.
The early pioneers of modern design—Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, and Mies van der Rohe—revolutionized architecture by rejecting ornamentation and creating universal forms that could exist anywhere. Their work was groundbreaking and deeply innovative, offering sleek, modern designs that transcended place. Our approach reimagines the modernist ethos, honoring its innovative spirit while embracing the distinct character of every site.
We believe that the land itself informs and shapes design, guiding us to create spaces that feel as though they truly belong. By blending modern aesthetics with the spirit and history of a location, we craft architecture that feels timeless and harmonious. Our designs don’t compete with their surroundings; instead, they honor and amplify them. Resulting in spaces that elevate both their purpose and their place.
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