Series Introduction: Setting the Stage for 2026

As we look ahead to a new year of design, we find ourselves returning to one of the core ideas that defines our work at Hayne Architects: the beauty of simplicity.

In architecture and interiors, the cleanest designs often look effortless — quiet spaces where materials meet seamlessly and the details disappear. But that calm exterior is anything but simple. It’s the result of hundreds of small, precise decisions that bring design and craft into alignment.

To start 2026, we’re exploring what we call “Deceptively Simple” — a four-part series uncovering the layers of thought, coordination, and collaboration that go into making something look clean, balanced, and timeless.

Throughout this series, we’ll look at:

Why simplicity in design demands rigor and precision.

How coordination between architect and builder determines success.

What happens in the field when “easy” is misunderstood.

And why we’ll always believe that the art of simplicity is worth the effort.

Because when done well, simple isn’t basic — it’s brilliant.