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Architecture is a subconscious experience. Texture, sound, light, and smell, but also scale and the curiosity that makes one want to experience more.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Christopher Pagliaro

Principal

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Christopher Pagliaro

Principal

With his clients’ desires for their ideal homes at the forefront, Christopher Pagliaro seeks to find possibilities in architectural design to create homes born out of their natural landscape. Chris believes in working closely with each client to orchestrate a truly collaborative experience, resulting in a home that combines functionality and beauty to enhance the lives of those within. His intimate knowledge of material and technique makes him a vital resource in all aspects of the project, from generating the budget, to developing lighting design, to personally escorting his clients to various suppliers.

Chris is a graduate of Catholic University of America, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. In his free time, Chris loves to spend quality time with his wife, Dorothy, and his two children Alex and Madeleine. He is also an avid Mets fan, though he finds that it is never easy and often affects his evening mood.

Credentials

Board of Visitors, The Catholic University of America School of Architecture.

The Catholic University of America - 1887 Society

Commissioner, Town of Wilton Planning & Zoning Commission (elected)

Connecticut Homebuilders and Remodelers Association, Member

What or who inspires you in your work?

I’m inspired by the ability to curate lifestyles for others. When designing a home, I blend what my clients know about themselves with my experience as an architect–expanding the two for the very purpose of creating a positive mindset that allows its occupants to escape the weight of the real world.

What do you believe to be the most important part of designing a home?

I believe the most important part of designing a home is truly listening to clients. After spending time getting to know them, I challenge them to reenvision how they want to live. All clients are different and with that information I seek to find opportunities in design, such as where the sun will be and where the opportunities to steal light and a view exists.

What's one thing in your own home that reflects you?

When I designed my own home, I set out to break the barrier of shelter as it relates to the landscape around it–a practice I often incorporate into the designs of my clients’ homes.

What's one interesting fact about you that always surprises people?

After 35 years in the architectural world, I still feel as though I am just beginning, and my eyes and mind remain wide open. The best is yet to come!

Chris Harrigan

Project Architect

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Christopher Harrigan

Project Architect

Christopher Harrigan is an experienced Project Architect with a career spanning decades. A graduate of the Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Architecture, Chris has years of experience surveying sites to truly understand their potential and designing boundary-breaking homes that maximize it. He takes into account the sun’s angles in order to create a home that prioritizes natural sunlight and centers the greatest features of the property. Chris works hand-in-hand with the other architects to ensure clients are needs are exceeded. Chris is a longtime member of the firm and the trusted right-hand man to Chris Pagliaro.

What or who inspires you in your work?

That would be too many to list. I find inspiration across the history of architecture, from the classical architecture of Greece and Rome to the works of Frank Gehry.

What do you believe to be the most important part of designing a home?

The most important aspect of designing a home would be how we respond to the site. For instance, it’s important that we maximize good views and screen unfavorable views, and design around how the sun moves across the site so we can bring daylight into the home throughout the day.

What's one thing in your own home that reflects you?

The books I have kept over the years.

What's one interesting fact about you that always surprises people?

I've been on the Board of Directors in my association for 23 years, heading up planning and infrastructure.

Danilo Marini

Project Architect

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Danilo Marini

Project Architect

Danilo is a graduate of Boston Architectural College with years of experience designing works of art born out of their natural landscapes. Meticulous and adept, Danilo combines his client’s desires with his skillful knowledge of waterfront architecture to achieve dream designs inspired by the surrounding environment. Danilo works closely with his team of architects to evaluate sites and create innovative concepts with precision and skill.

What or who inspires you in your work?

Alvaro Siza

What do you believe to be the most important part of designing a home?

Ensuring that our clients are left with a great experience and a unique home that they can call their own.

What's one thing in your own home that reflects you?

I have a graffiti wall in my home that adds a layer of fun and personality.

What's one interesting fact about you that always surprises people?

I have written an NFL draft blog since I was in middle school.

Amanda Barron

Office Manager

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Amanda Barron

Office Manager

Amanda Barron is the glue that holds our firm together. She ensures that the office runs smoothly and efficiently while being a resource for the architects and clients. A lifelong member of the service industry, Amanda has a strong skill set in client service and communication–making sure our clients have a great experience at the office comes naturally to her.

Amanda grew up on the small island of Islesboro off the coast of Maine before attending Westbrook College in Portland. After a few moves here and there, Amanda settled in Connecticut with her husband and three children and she was able to step in as Office Manager for the firm.

What or who inspires you in your work?

My family. Everything I know about service and relationships with clients comes from my experience growing up and working hospitality with my family on a small island off the coast of Maine. My family instilled a pretty strong work ethic in me and my goal is to keep the office working properly so Chris, Danilo and Chris can focus on our clients' needs!

What do you believe to be the most important part of designing a home?

I understand and appreciate the personal relationship created during the process of designing homes for clients.

What's one thing in your own home that reflects you?

Organization - between my previous career in childcare and being a mom, my life has revolved around the best and most creative DIY toy storage ideas. I try to extend that organization in my own home.

What's one interesting fact about you that always surprises people?

I grew up on Islesboro, a small island off the coast of Maine, and graduated from Islesboro Central school with a class size of 12. The K-12 school has less than 100 kids!

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