We create spaces that enhance your well-being.

As a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape design firm, we prioritize health-centered design—carefully selecting materials, construction methods, and layouts that support the physical and emotional wellness of those who inhabit them. Thoughtful, sustainable, and human-focused, our designs support healthier living

Meet Nicole

Scenic view of a wooden house in a grassy field overlooking a serene lake and mountain range at sunset.
Landscape with stone patio and steps, ornamental grasses, and a view of mountains at sunset.
Woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes smiling against a light blue background.

Your friend, the healthy environment expert.

Nicole Mater, RA, founded Bonhomme in 2024.

  • A licensed architect with professional sustainable building and site design certifications.

  • Over 10 years of industry experience working in premier firms including HOK, HDR, and Pelli Clarke & Partners on projects of all shapes and sizes.

  • A strategic designer who genuinely cares about delivering your project on time and on budget, with a smile.

What’s in a name?

Bonhomme is more than a name—it’s a legacy.

The word itself means “good-natured man” in French, and that spirit is at the heart of everything we do: to be kind, trustworthy, approachable, and to always do what’s right.

It’s also the name of the township where our founder’s family first settled after immigrating to the United States—Bonhomme Township, near St. Louis, Missouri. That landscape, rich with natural beauty and family history, became a quiet but enduring influence on how we think about home, health, and belonging.

We aim to live up to the meaning of the name: dependable, thoughtful, and guided by integrity.

That’s the kind of presence we aim to bring to every project, every home, and every relationship we build.