Ryan is a joy to work with -- his perspective blends pragmatism, a sharp and mature aesthetic sensibility, and a genuine passion for problem solving projects big and small. He really listened to me and absorbed the elemental parts of my vision -- not just what I wanted to do but why I wanted to do it -- in his support of my project. As a consultant he helped me not only envision and design the future space, but also decide how to approach the project in terms of how different visions mapped to different budgets and different approaches. When it came to execution, his help was indispensable, from spot checking quotes from contractors and stress testing proposals, to actually recommending vendors and brands for everything from sound insulation to exterior door companies.