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A Quick Guide to the Architectural Process: Navigating the Phases of Design Excellence

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Aug 29
4 min

A Quick Guide to the Architectural Process: Navigating the Phases of Design Excellence

Embarking on a new building project can be an exciting yet daunting endeavor. The process of turning your vision into reality involves vario

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Modern Gray House: A Perfect Blend of Form and Function

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

May 31
2 min

Modern Gray House: A Perfect Blend of Form and Function

The Modern Gray House is a product of great collaboration between the owners, architect, and builders.

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First Look: Exciting New Projects in 2023!

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Apr 5
4 min

First Look: Exciting New Projects in 2023!

Get glimpses of some of our unique, upcoming projects for 2023.

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Our Places of Worship as Icons of Culture

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Dec 21, 2022
5 min

Our Places of Worship as Icons of Culture

These places of worship are icons of our culture. When they are designed well they represent the foundational spirit of all generations.

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Whole-House Remodel from Tired Colonial to a Beautiful Queen Anne Smart House

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Oct 19, 2022
2 min

Whole-House Remodel from Tired Colonial to a Beautiful Queen Anne Smart House

We transformed a very tired Colonial into a beautiful classical Queen Anne Victorian smart house adapted to modern living.

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How to Choose a Backsplash that Matches Your Kitchen

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Aug 24, 2022
3 min

How to Choose a Backsplash that Matches Your Kitchen

Here’s a quick guide on how to choose a backsplash that will take your kitchen to the next level.

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John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Jul 6, 2022
3 min

Architects Corner Episode 1: Architecture in the Post-Pandemic World

In the premier episode of ‘Architect’s Corner, we listed down our top tips, trends, and build technology in the post-pandemic world.

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An Architect’s Advice on 6 Remodeling Ideas for an Easy-Clean Home

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Feb 23, 2022
4 min

An Architect’s Advice on 6 Remodeling Ideas for an Easy-Clean Home

Life is messy isn’t it? There are endless dishes, laundry, litter, and debris that cover your home on a daily basis and every busy...

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Christmas at the Congregational Church of New Canaan

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Dec 18, 2021
3 min

Christmas at the Congregational Church of New Canaan

Since 1919, the New Canaan community has gathered on God’s Acre on Christmas Eve to sing carols around the town Christmas Tree.

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Fun House - New Canaan: Gate House Meeting and Recreation Cabana

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Oct 27, 2021
2 min

Fun House - New Canaan: Gate House Meeting and Recreation Cabana

Many of our projects are home renovations. This often means updating an entire home, or adding improvements in just a part or section of...

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Convergence Architecture: Could Architecture be on the verge of a newer, smarter Machine for Living?

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Jul 28, 2021
3 min

Convergence Architecture: Could Architecture be on the verge of a newer, smarter Machine for Living?

The age of the machine is here. In this age of Convergence, the tools and palette of architecture have expanded and improved to where we can

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A Village Design Icon: Queen Anne - Pelham Manor, NY

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Jun 2, 2021
2 min

A Village Design Icon: Queen Anne - Pelham Manor, NY

From old and stuffy to new, light and modern - the seeds of this iconic design existed in this old Queen Anne residence that had been...

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John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Mar 10, 2021
3 min

Whole House Remodelling Tips

Now that you’ve decided to revamp your house, we’ve listed down six remodeling tips that will help you achieve that dream home of yours.

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An Architect’s Advice With Decades of Experience on Green Building

John Mastera, Architect, AIA

Dec 16, 2020
3 min

An Architect’s Advice With Decades of Experience on Green Building

Eco-friendly construction has a lot of benefits such as low maintenance, and operation cost, material, water, and energy efficiency.

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