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OUR TOP PICKS OF 2016!
As the end of the year approaches, we are reflecting on our favorite moments of 2016 – projects, events, drawings, models, articles. We have enjoyed sharing these with you, our readers, throughout the year. We look forward to a wonderful 2017 ahead! Here are our favorites moments of 2016… FAVORITE RENDERING This courtyard…
Read MoreThe World of GIFs in Design
Just as GIFs have taken over social media, we have begun using GIFs in our architectural design presentations. GIFs – Graphic Interchange Format files – are actuallly a file type, but they are more commonly known for the fact that they can support animations at low resolutions. In the design world, we use them to…
Read MoreGov. Malloy Announces Awards for Affordable Housing
Our historic conversion of the former Saint Mary of the Sea Catholic school to affordable apartments at Saint Mary Place is one of 8 projects awarded funds in support of affordable housing. The 1898 structure requires considerable restoration and renovation to bring the building up to code, but is well-suited to a multi-family use. The…
Read MoreBEST OF 2013!
As 2013 comes to a close we want to thank you, our readers, for sharing our stories. We thought we would highlight the most read newsletters here, from throughout the year. So grab a nice mug of hot chocolate, cozy up by the fire and enjoy our top five of 2013! 1. A Groundbreaking! (Friends…
Read MoreA Taste of Our Own Farm-to-Table Projects
For a little taste of our own farm-to-table projects, here are three that we are proud to have been a part of: Restaurant: Roia Restaurant Location: New Haven, CT Website: www.roiarestaurant.com Design Firm/Architecture: Grayling Design and Patriquin Architects Portfolio: Roia Restaurant Year: 2013 Inspiration: This French and Italian bistro-style restaurant which recently got an ‘excellent’ review in…
Read MoreA Short History of the Taft Hotel in New Haven, CT
In 1910 the New Haven House, a key location for the social gatherings that hosted every President from Ulysses S. Grant to William Howard Taft, was to be demolished because there were plans to create a modern hotel designed by F. M. Andrews & Company. On January 1, 1912, The Hotel Taft, named after President…
Read MoreA Grand Opening at ROÌA!
We are proud to have been a part of an ambitious renovation and restoration project for a brand new restaurant in downtown New Haven, CT. On March 27, 2013, Roìa opened its doors to the public with a choreographed kick-off event that included tastings of the delectables, a jazz ensemble and a ribbon cutting with…
Read MoreAn Iconic Age for Architecture in New Haven
Between 1910 and 1920, many iconic buildings were constructed around the New Haven Green. Each of these buildings have been restored and are used today for their original intent or have been renovated and converted into more usable buildings for today’s time. These structures include the New Haven Free Public Library (1911), the Taft Hotel…
Read MoreDesigns of the Times (from the Daily Nutmeg)
Seinfeld character George Costanza often pretended he was an architect in order to impress women, a recurring feature on the path to his inevitable, hilarious downfall at episode’s end. The ploy made sense amid the absurdity. “Architect” is one of those professions with an undeniable cool-factor: designing and modeling buildings is seriously awesome. After some…
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IanChristmann241022-238840aGREENWICH ACADEMY – PATRIQUIN ARCHITECTS – MAIN ENTRANCESLATE SCHOOL – 3000HOMEPAGEFEATURE-FCFCFlintBANNER-FRIENDS-CENTER-CHILDREN-3000ROIA RESTAURANT – PATRIQUIN ARCHITECTSHOMEPAGESLIDER-PERCHHOLLOW4 Leading by example through thoughtful design and diverse teamwork to create a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive world. Patriquin Architects is a New Haven-based team of architects and designers working across Connecticut and the United States on various new buildings…
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