Our philosophy - Domus in Altis - A Dwelling in the Heights

At PATRICK SCHMITT, designer Inc., we believe a home is more than an object.
It is a place of shelter, formation, and belonging. A refuge from the noise of the world.

Domus in Altis means a dwelling in the heights—a commitment to architecture that elevates daily life through restraint, craft, and care. In a world defined by speed and excess, we design for stillness, depth, and permanence.

Our work is guided by analog values: light shaped by time of day, materials chosen for how they age, spaces composed to be lived in rather than displayed. Each home is rooted in its place and designed to endure—physically, emotionally, and culturally.

We believe beauty should be calm, not loud.
That details should reward attention over time.
That architecture should protect ritual and memory.

Our homes are designed to gather life—fires lit, doors worn smooth, seasons felt fully. They are places meant to last, not just for their owners, but for those who come after.

Domus in Altis is architecture for the long view.
Homes shaped by purpose, lifted by intention, and built to endure.

New construction

Custom home design is our specialty! Starting from a clean slate allows you the ability to design for your lifestyle, preferences, and site-specific characteristics. Have a challenging site with unique features? We love those!

Remodels

Looking to reconfigure or freshen up the interior of your existing home. Let us help you with your space planning requirements and make that old home seem new!

Additions

Do you have an existing home that needs a bit more room or possibly a facelift? We design many additions and remodel projects throughout the year. Let us help you gain the space you need.

Award Winning!