who we are
Founded in 2022, Native Forms Architecture is an Asheville-based full-service architecture firm. Chip Howell, owner and principal architect, is a native of Asheville who connects deeply with the history and community of Western North Carolina and feels a strong commitment to the stewardship of its natural environment and resources. This narrative informs the design process employed at Native Forms and speaks to the values of its founder.
Chip has extensive experience leading teams on a variety of project types and scopes. In every case, he selects a team of professionals who take great pride in delivering projects that will enhance our community for decades to come.
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Our team collaborates to design and construct lasting spaces that benefit the community for generations.
We use our expertise to anticipate future needs and focus on sustainable, innovative architecture.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Place is an informative component of our identities, culture, and the way we see and interact with the world. With great respect, Native Forms Architecture acknowledges that the land where we practice today is the ancestral home of the Anikituwagi, more commonly known as the Cherokee people. With this step of recognition, we call awareness to the often traumatic history of colonialism and seek to cultivate an inclusive practice that honors our past, present, and future generations.