New Construction
Every project begins with extensive information gathering. We consider the essence of the project, our clients’ goals, architectural precedents, the natural features and architecture that surround the site, and more. From the earliest massing studies through refined layouts and the construction process, we remain highly engaged, building consensus between stakeholders and ensuring that the completed project meets the highest standards of quality and design.
Featured Projects:
Slate Upper School
Perch & Hollow
Friends Center for Children
Alteration & Renovation
Over their lifespans, most buildings will have many different owners and tenants — and perhaps many different uses. Our extensive knowledge of construction types and building typologies allows us to envision how a building might be transformed for its new purpose. We also carefully consider the flexibility of the new design, planning as much as possible for future adjustments to building needs.
Featured Projects:
The Place 2 Be
Saint Mary Place
King’s Block
Historic Buildings
At the start of every historic building project, we evaluate the condition of the building, its original and intended uses and our clients’ goals. We then formulate a design plan based on one of four approaches: preservation, rehabilitation, restoration or reconstruction. We also have experience working within Historic Districts, and we have worked successfully with state and national agencies to register historic buildings, allowing owners to qualify for Historic Tax Credits.
Featured Projects:
Roìa Restaurant
Elm Debate Hall
Ansonia Opera House
Feasibility & Planning
To help clients determine the best use of their property, we offer feasibility and site planning services. We begin by defining the functional parameters of the project, then explore various massing options to accommodate these parameters — our goal is to optimize the use, scale and mix of components. The analysis concludes with a full feasibility and planning report with input from our specialized consultants.
Featured Projects:
Union Station Campus
Woodruff Housing
Quinnipiac River Oyster Farm
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 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