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Unseen Architecture
Each & every architectural project is uniquely different. From the place, size, scope, and design team. No two projects are exactly the same, and this is how architecture should be, a moment in time as a response to a very specific set of criteria. However, there are a number of common threads that weave together…
Read MorePerch & Hollow: A Forest Retreat Beyond Boundaries
At Patriquin Architects, we believe architecture has the power to ground us. To forge connection — to site, to seasons, to self. Perch & Hollow emerged from precisely that belief: a home designed to dissolve boundaries, one that retreats into the landscape even as it invites visitors in. Concept & Context Nestled on a…
Read MoreReimagining a Historic Fair Haven Landmark with Junta for Progressive Action
Our Work with Junta on Grand Avenue We’re proud to be partnering with Junta for Progressive Action, New Haven’s oldest Hispanic-led nonprofit, to reimagine their historic home on Grand Avenue in the heart of Fair Haven. For more than 50 years, Junta has been a trusted resource and gathering place for immigrant and Hispanic families…
Read MoreThe Best Master Plans Leverage Member Input. Here’s Why.
Master planning is a complex process, particularly when planners and architects develop a plan covering multiple sites. At Patriquin Architects, we’ve found that it’s essential to engage staff, other site users, and visitors and get their input on how they envision the optimal environment. Collaborating with Connecticut Chapter of Girls Scouts of America Our team…
Read MoreClassic 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 organization steeped in tradition. Whether you were a scout, know someone who was or is now, or simply are familiar with the organization, you have to admire their long history of helping girls grow, thrive, and improve…
Read MoreAdaptive 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 between the 1600s and the 1950s to serve as housing, manufacturing facilities, or other uses. Some of our favorite projects fall under the category of “adaptive reuse,” whereby we modernize a historic structure to suit a new…
Read MoreRenderings 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 vision for a design project and ultimately creating a design that meets the client’s needs. However, as every experienced architect knows, flexibility is key during the construction phase. It is common for conditions to arise that…
Read MorePowerful 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, site parameters, and specific client goals, we strive to incorporate sustainable strategies as much as possible. In early childhood center projects, we’re even more careful about indoor air quality, natural daylighting, and views to the outdoors,…
Read MoreHow 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 teaching requires attention to a few key elements. For example, there should be plenty of informal learning spaces, certain elements of the design need to be scaled appropriately for children, and consideration needs to be given to…
Read MoreLearn 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 are funds available for the renovation, restoration, or rehabilitation of these types of structures. The Secretary of the Interior maintains separate “standards” documents for the different types of work performed on historic properties, but our team can…
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