Building Models is Serious Business
The Timeless Value of Physical Models in Architectural Design Our industry is constantly evolving. From AI-assisted software to…
Powerful Tools for the Design of Sustainable Early Childhood Centers
At Patriquin Architects, the sustainability of the buildings we design is a top priority. Working within budgetary constraints,…
Tools of the Trade: Physical Model-Making
There are many ways to help a client visualize the architectural design we’re developing for them, from initial…
What’s Master Planning? Slate Upper School Is a Good Example of the Process
Early stage master planning for the design and construction of a building or site is a highly collaborative…
Why Are Architectural Sections Important to Projects?
Every architectural drawing has a purpose. It may explain proportions, show dimensions, or provide details about materials. In…
How to Visualize the Process of Architectural Design
Effective collaboration is the key to translating a design “problem” or “challenge” into a formalized plan for building…
Important Connecticut Physician Office Reopening Guidelines and Tips
As businesses and service providers in Connecticut and around the country reopen, each faces unique challenges and must…
The General’s Residences – A New Model for Multi-Family Living
A local builder and developer approached us to develop a conceptual design for a 9-unit, market-rate multi-family housing…
How to Budget Effectively for Long-Term Building Maintenance and Updates
If you own a building, whether a recent build or a historic structure, it’s important to be aware…
How Top Trends are Affecting Architecture Today
It’s surprising when I stop and think about the fact that I began working as an architect more…
The Top 3 Tools We Use for Site Analysis & Feasibility Studies
Will this site work for our project? What’s the maximum allowable size of our building? How will the…
Creating a Site Model for a Waterfront Project
We’re currently working on a masterplan for an unusual, yet very interesting, project type— an oyster hatchery. The site…
