Direct involvement with construction also provides a clearer understanding of the challenges builders face. Early in their careers, the Nguyen brothers formed a framing and construction company. They have put in years of physical labor learning the building trades and developing a network of trusted subcontractors with whom they now work. This understanding of the construction process enables MC2 Architects to design and MC2 Construction to build in more intelligent and efficient ways.

Design is intuitive and construction is developed over time. Understanding architectural materials is an art best learned through practice: nothing trains the intuition better than handling and working with the actual building materials. Each material has unique physical properties and characteristics as well as emotional content. This content transforms as materials are combined. The Nguyen brothers extensive construction experience furnishes that preparation and offers inspiration for MC2s designs.

Combining design and construction oversight yields a more direct and more efficient construction process. It also means straightforward communication which accelerates project completion and ensures a clear interpretation of the original design vision.