Bodron/Fruit

Answers by Mil Bodron, Founding Principal and Designer and Svend Fruit, Founding Principal and Architect bodronfruit.com

Give us a brief history and overview of your company.

We freelanced together and found that our artistic visions were uniquely aligned. It made sense to join forces, so we founded Bodron/ Fruit in 1998. Since then, we’ve built a team of creative individuals who share a passion for design. Our work is tailored to the client’s needs through careful collaboration between architectural elements and the details of the interiors, melding architecture and design.

What inspired you to pursue this line of work?

Both of us knew we wanted to be in architecture and design from a very young age. In his childhood, Mil would sketch floor plans and study how furniture worked in a space. He remembers riding his bike around his hometown in Louisiana, looking at houses. Svend loves to make things. When he isn’t sketching or building a model, he is in his garage crafting something with his two boys.

What services do you offer?

Our firm balances impeccable interior design and exceptional architecture to create noteworthy buildings with purpose and function. We make the best use of space—from positioning windows to leverage natural light from a courtyard to configuring a seating arrangement to reveal the perfect view.

What is your philosophy as it pertains to the work you do?

Restrained design and cohesiveness. Our team is methodical and purposeful throughout the design process. Each project is a new opportunity to create something unique for our clients. Establishing expectations comes first in an iterative process that builds upon itself with each drawing, furniture plan, 3D rendering, material selection, and site visit until the project is complete.

What do you feel distinguishes you from your competitors?

Our attention to detail and seamless execution of each project set us apart. Due to the breadth of our services, we’re able to mutually consider the architecture and interior design so that the project has a clear vision.

What’s your favorite type of project to work on?

We enjoy working on both new builds and existing homes. Beginning a design from scratch is equally as fulfilling as bringing new life to an existing home.