Lake/Flato Volume 2 Author:Thomas Fisher Winner of the 2004 AIA Firm of the Year Award, Lake/Flato has been designing practical buildings since 1984. These are buildings whose ingenuity and craftsmanship merge tradition with new technologies. Their work seeks a modern vernacular yet builds upon the traditions of regional architecture by adapting local materials to build well-sited stru... more »ctures that recognize the need for comfort and a strong connection to nature.« less