Cultural Places connect us – their stories deepen our experience of place and expand our understanding of the world. We seek to strengthen the character and spirit of dynamic cultural places – these natural and built environments infused with historic and cultural meaning. And collaborating with stewards of these special sites is our passion. 

Our Cultural Places Studio helps you preserve historic character and adapt cultural places for vibrancy and resiliency. Our team of nationally recognized experts conduct research, analysis, outreach, planning, and design for historic and cultural places throughout the country—meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Professional Qualifications. We believe that preservation and conservation require managing rather than halting change, and our team is well versed in identifying, creating, and implementing the full range of tools needed to plan for their future. From Yosemite and Denali National Parks to Pearl Harbor and Brandy Station Battlefield—we balance resource protection with visitor use, educational opportunities, community development, and universal accessibility. Our approach is integrated, collaborative, inclusive, and creative. 

The results are powerful places that will thrive long into the future. We can’t wait to trace historic layers, explore cultural meaning, and uncover the essence of what makes your cultural place special.