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Slate Upper School was Selected for an AIA Connecticut Sustainable Architecture Award of Excellence!
We’re honored to share that Slate Upper School has received a 2025 Sustainable Architecture Award of Excellence from AIA Connecticut. The Sustainable Architecture Awards program recognizes projects that address environmental challenges through thoughtful design. It celebrates work that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, lowers energy demand, conserves water, and contributes to healthier, more durable built environments.…
Read MoreWelcome to the Team, Summer Junior Designers!
Patriquin Architects is delighted to welcome our summer junior designers, Sarah, Sean, and Rylie! Sarah joins us from Carnegie Mellon University, where she is currently pursuing her Master of Architecture. She earned her undergraduate degree in architecture from Roger Williams University and brings a thoughtful balance of academic rigor and creative exploration to the…
Read MoreWelcome to the Team, Jaden Young!
We’re excited to welcome Jaden Young to Patriquin Architects as our newest Designer! Jaden recently graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. We sat down with her for a short Q&A to learn more about what brought her to the field, what inspires her work, and what she’s…
Read MoreA Statement From Patriquin Architects
At Patriquin Architects, we actively advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion—both within our practice and the broader communities we serve. Our work reflects the rich diversity of the world around us, and we embrace our responsibility to create spaces that uplift and empower all people. We are committed to supporting, celebrating, and empowering individuals across…
Read MorePerch & Hollow Residence Progress
This month we are excited to see the progress of the Perch & Hollow residence, a modern house designed to capture the views to the natural wooded surrounding landscape through a cantilevered living space, wrapped entirely in glazing. The opened motorized windows will enhance this experience by allowing the occupants to have unencumbered access to…
Read MoreCongratulations to Jennifer Shea, AIA on Associate Principal!
Congratulations to Jennifer Shea on her promotion to Associate Principal at Patriquin Architects! We are thrilled to announce that Jennifer Shea, AIA, has been promoted to Associate Principal at Patriquin Architects. Jennifer’s elevation to this role is a reflection of her dedication to design excellence, her collaborative spirit, and her proven leadership within our team.…
Read MoreWelcome to the Team, Jason Levy !
Please join us in giving an enthusiastic welcome to the newest member of our team, Jason Levy ! With more than 10 years of experience Jason is a Senior Design Associate at Patriquin Architects where he works on a wide range of projects including commercial, educational, and multifamily developments. He is also an active member…
Read MoreNew Haven Independent – Extra Step Added For Transit-Oriented Housing
Check out the article here. Extra Step Added For Transit-Oriented Housing Laura Glesby Apr 4, 2024 11:34 am With climate change in mind, an aldermanic committee advanced a zoning proposal that would allow as-of-right restaurants, supermarkets, and offices — but not housing — along the Union Station railroad tracks. City zoning staff and Union Station development boosters appeared before the…
Read MoreWelcome to King’s Block – Our First Vlog
A Tour of King’s Block Building – Passive House Historic Retrofit & Home of Patriquin Architects Built in 1816 and originally functioning as a hotel within the oystering and fishing neighborhood that is Fair Haven, King’s Block is home to our architectural practice. When we bought the building in 2018, we knew that a significant…
Read MoreMeasuring 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 in validating architectural and engineering decisions, confirming the functionality of systems, and identifying areas for potential improvements. After renovating our iconic King’s Block building in New Haven to passive house standards, we started monitoring the Energy Usage…
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