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A 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…
Read MoreFrame 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, using Passive House principles. The plan to renovate one floor at a time evolved into a whole-building energy retrofit, as the pandemic forced us into a building-wide hiatus. Through collaboration with our contractor and in-house architect teams,…
Read MoreHow 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 Conference on Architecture 2023. Titled “Seize the Opportunity of Historic Passive House Retrofits,” the session covered many aspects of a renovation we completed on a historic building in Fair Haven, Connecticut, that we own and use as…
Read MoreNew Haven Independent – Pause Urged On Union Station Rezoning
Check out the article here. Pause Urged On Union Station Rezoning THOMAS BREEN Jan 2, 2024 3:10 pm A Union Station rezoning proposal got a thumbs down — for now — from City Plan commissioners, amid concerns that it might not make sense to build so many new apartments next door to an active railyard. That was the outcome of…
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