Unseen Architecture
Each & every architectural project is uniquely different. From the place, size, scope, and design team. No two…
Perch & Hollow Residence Progress
This month we are excited to see the progress of the Perch & Hollow residence, a modern house…
Measuring Progress: Interpreting EUI Findings in our Historic Passive Building Renovation
Accurate modeling and monitoring are essential to success in a Passive House project. Data plays a vital role…
Frame by Frame: Documenting the Evolution of King’s Block’s Passive House Renovation
In 2020, we embarked on a transformative journey to renovate our historic masonry commercial building, built in 1816,…
How We Renovated Our Historic Building With Passive Building Principles
In June 2023, Patriquin Architects’ president, Karin Patriquin, traveled to San Francisco to present at the AIA National…
How We Created a Flexible Design for Slate Upper School
Slate School in North Haven, CT, is an independent school established to truly “nurture each child’s natural love…
Classic Forms, Modern Functions. How to Find the Right Balance in Design
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the United States of America—better known simply as the Girl Scouts—is an…
Adaptive Reuse: How We Bring New Life to Historic Buildings
Patriquin Architects is located in Connecticut—a state with a large number of historic buildings that were constructed anywhere…
Renderings vs. Reality: How to Reconcile Vision and Viability
Being able to visualize how a new or remodeled space will look is essential to establishing the guiding…
How We Create Great Designs for Early Childhood Education
Designing facilities that meet the unique needs of young children and the educators responsible for their care and…
Learn About Helpful Funding Sources for Historic Building Renovations
If you own a historic building and are considering improving it, you should keep in mind that there…