2024-11-21T14:15:06-05:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150301739/everyone-has-a-design-voice-worth-hearing-anacapa-architecture-on-teamwork-and-design-intention Alexander Walter 2022-04-02T09:00:00-04:00 >2022-04-05T06:57:55-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/fa/fac00bf152de6712caed797908e1ee88.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Defining a sustainable and healthy firm culture is essential for any design practice. Besides creating a robust portfolio and showcasing design expertise to execute projects, fostering a collaborative workplace comes down to firm leadership, team expectations, and opportunities for transparent communication. For architect Dan Weber, an important factor when running a design practice is listening to the team and valuing quality over quantity.&nbsp;</p> <p>Weber is the founder and principal architect of Santa Barbara-based practice&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/149994980/anacapa-architecture" target="_blank">ANACAPA</a>. Nestled along the coast of Southern California, the firm's robust portfolio of custom residential, creative offices, and urban infill projects has garnered them notoriety within the industry. So what helps this 19-person team flourish? As Weber explains: "The original and ongoing intention with ANACAPA is to create a lasting company that is firm in its roots and represents something more significant than just its founder."</p> <p>In this latest edition of <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/1222145/studio-snapshots" target="_blank">Archinect's...</a></p>