Timeless Artisanship Meets 21st Century Ingenuity. Our very name — Artis — comes from the Latin word for craftsman, a reflection of the enormous pride we take in our mastery of time-honored building trades. Although our roots are in the traditions of the past, our approach is firmly in the present. We offer a curated team of skilled craftsmen dedicated to meeting our clients’ every need. From meticulous historic preservation to complex new construction, our team delivers excellence from foundation to finish. Reverence for the past. Building for today.