People
“Architecture became a way of thinking about composition, like we do in music. It’s about composing spaces and composing experiences in those spaces.”
Karin Patriquin
President
AIA, LEED AP, CPHC®, Fitwel
“The confluence of physics and art is similar. The problem-solving. The teamwork. In a fun way, you’re always reinventing the wheel in architecture.”
Paolo Campos
Principal
AIA, NOMA, NCARB
“The devil truly is in the details, sometimes we need to first consider the intricacies in order to understand and appreciate the larger vision.”
Jennifer Shea
Associate Principal
AIA
“In architecture, design activates space; in AEC marketing, strategy activates connection—bridging ideas with opportunity, clients with vision, and firms with the future they seek to build.”
Kara Bacik
Director of Strategy, Marketing & Business Development
“Architecture is a complex, efficient and technical artwork medium. An ever-evolving method that merges beauty and structure in a molded shape that has the potential to improve everyone’s lives.”
Max E. Ballardo
Senior Associate
AIA, NOMA
“I love how architecture empowers designers to elevate communities by merging the artistry of design with the rigor of building science.”
Jason Levy
Senior Design Associate
Assoc. AIA, NOMA
“The best designs are the ones that guide a regenerative relationship with our environment, while fostering connections within our communities.”
Molly Straut
Senior Design Associate
Assoc. AIA
“I love that architecture gives us the opportunity to shape people’s relationships with the built environment and can create a lasting impact on the world.”
Aurora Perreault
Associate
AIA, NOMA
“Defining a space into something specific—be that a residence, coffee shop, or park—is perhaps the most rewarding aspect of architectural design.”
Joshua Lavallee
Design Associate
Assoc. AIA
"Architecture converges my passion for art, history, and the environment. I'm drawn to the stories embedded in its materials and in the communities it serves.
Jaden Young
Designer
Assoc. AIA
Culture
Internal Practice Forums
Our internal practice forums create a space for sharing ideas, exploring emerging technologies, and reflecting on project experience. These conversations strengthen our design thinking and support a culture of continuous learning.
Industry Involvement
We are active participants in the broader design community through professional organizations, conferences, and mentorship. Engaging with the profession helps us contribute to important conversations shaping the future of the built environment.
Volunteering & Community Outreach
As architects, we believe in supporting the communities we serve. Through volunteer efforts, mentorship, and educational outreach, our team shares knowledge and encourages the next generation of designers.
Socials & Outings
Connection outside the studio is an important part of our culture. Team outings, celebrations, and shared experiences strengthen relationships and reinforce the collaborative spirit behind our work.
Clients
Acorn Group
Avon Old Farms School
Brookhill Suffield
Censere Consulting
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
City of Ansonia
City of Bridgeport
City of New Haven
CJ Fucci Construction
Copp’s Island Oysters
Crêpes Choupette
CT Orthopedics
Desman Design Management
Elm City Montessori School
Entegris
Esana MedSpa
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
Frederick Gunn School
Friends Center for Children
Glendower Group
Greenwich Academy
Greenwich Country Day School
Girl Scouts of CT
Housing Authority of New Haven
Hartford HealthCare
Keeping North Stonington Affordable
Madison Beach Club
Napco Properties
Neighborworks New Horizons
Rak Realty
Ridgefield Academy
Rogers Partners
Saint Thomas’s Church
Saint Thomas’s Day School
Seabury Cooperative Housing
Slate School
Staypoint Properties
The Farm Belly
The Norfolk Foundation
The Place To Be
Town of Cheshire
Town of Guilford
Town of Seymour
Town of Weston
Trinity Baptist Church
Trinity College
Waters Way
Wesleyan University
Westover School
Yale New Haven Health
Yale University
