Making a good building in an unrelenting environment is difficult. It requires thought, humility, communication, optimism and a little bit of magic, to us, it is Local. We listen to our surroundings, whether natural or human made, in search of a meaningful environment to house all the complications that life can bring.

We are a small collaborative of architects, brought together by longtime friendships, respect for vernacular, and a dedication to excellence in our craft. We design new homes, renovations, and additions across upstate New York, including the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and Adirondacks. We like to think we are skilled, but mostly we care, quite a lot, about our clients, our work, and the elements of this world that we can influence and be influenced by.

We are students of the local ways of building in this stunning and challenging terrain that stretches back many generations. We listen to the excavators, masons, carpenters and tradespeople who have mastered building here. Our practice aims to provide a bridge between the aspirations of our clients and a seasoned approach to constructing dwellings in the place we call home.

We welcome you to drop in or get in touch.

Sheri, Brook, Janet, and Max