Business Details
29 Years
experience
Innovative Architectural Design & Master Planning Solutions
Founded in 1997, Pickard Chilton is a globally recognized architectural design firm based in New Haven, Connecticut. Our 50-person studio specializes in creating innovative buildings and transformative environments that deliver lasting value to clients and communities. We operate exclusively as a Design Architect, collaborating with experienced Executive Architects to ensure technical excellence while maintaining creative integrity. Our collaborative practice model emphasizes trust, communication, and mutual respect, enabling us to uncover nuanced design solutions that address both architectural and non-architectural challenges. With projects spanning 22 countries across six continents, we have established a reputation for delivering high-performance buildings that combine exceptional design quality with financial success.Our commitment to environmental stewardship informs every project, resulting in sustainable, resilient architecture that enhances occupant well-being. Through hands-on model-making, virtual reality, and traditional sketching techniques, we bring complex design concepts to life while maintaining a focus on measurable client value. Our team's decades of collective experience in skyscrapers, corporate headquarters, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use developments positions us to tackle landmark-scale projects with visionary creativity. We believe architecture should inspire community engagement and create ripple effects of positive impact across industries and geographies.
Services
Architecture
Master Planning
Sustainable Design
Interior Architecture
Urban Placemaking
Campus Design
Transit-Oriented Development
Mass Timber Architecture
Corporate Headquarters
Building Reuse
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in global architectural design and master planning
- Our collaborative approach ensures technical excellence with creative integrity
- We specialize in sustainable, high-performance building solutions
- Our team includes award-winning architects with expertise in landmark-scale projects
- We combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge design technology
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- LEED AP BD+C
- LEED GA
- FAIA
- RIBA
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice creates innovative, high-performance buildings that combine aesthetic excellence with functional efficiency. Specializing in corporate headquarters, skyscrapers, and mixed-use developments, we deliver solutions that maximize client value while enhancing urban environments. Our approach integrates sustainability, technical precision, and contextual sensitivity to create timeless yet resilient structures.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans that transform urban landscapes and create vibrant communities. Our expertise spans transit-oriented development, campus design, and mixed-use complexes, focusing on sustainable growth patterns and human-centered environments. Each plan balances visionary thinking with practical implementation strategies to ensure long-term success.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design practice prioritizes environmental stewardship through energy-efficient systems and responsible material selection. We create buildings that minimize ecological impact while maximizing occupant well-being. Our LEED-certified professionals integrate passive design strategies and renewable technologies to achieve net-zero goals across diverse project types.
Mass Timber Architecture
We specialize in innovative mass timber solutions that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering. Our expertise includes cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated (glulam) systems for commercial and institutional buildings. This sustainable approach reduces carbon footprint while creating warm, biophilic environments that enhance occupant experience.
Interior Architecture
Our interior architecture practice creates dynamic, functional spaces that reflect client identity and enhance user experience. We design environments that promote productivity, wellness, and brand expression through thoughtful spatial planning and material selection. Our solutions integrate seamlessly with architectural exteriors while addressing specific operational needs.
People
Jon Pickard
Principal
Jon Pickard is a Principal at Pickard Chilton with extensive experience in architectural design and project leadership. He has directed numerous high-profile projects across various building types, bringing creative vision and technical expertise to each endeavor.
William D. Chilton
Principal
William D. Chilton, FAIA, RIBA, is a founding principal of Pickard Chilton. With decades of architectural experience, he provides strategic leadership and design direction for the firm's most complex projects, maintaining a commitment to excellence.
Michael Hensley
Principal
Michael Hensley, FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, leads design teams in creating innovative workplace solutions. His expertise in commercial architecture focuses on sustainability, wellness, and future-ready environments that adapt to evolving business needs.
Andrew Barnett
Senior Associate
Andrew Barnett, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, serves as Senior Associate at Pickard Chilton. He contributes extensive project management experience and technical knowledge to the firm's architectural projects, ensuring design integrity throughout execution.
Anthony J. Markese
Principal
Anthony J. Markese, FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP, brings decades of architectural experience to his role as Principal. He specializes in complex projects requiring innovative design solutions and technical expertise across multiple building typologies.
Questions
What architectural services does Pickard Chilton offer?
We provide comprehensive architectural design and master planning services for corporate headquarters, skyscrapers, mixed-use developments, healthcare facilities, and sustainable buildings worldwide.
How does Pickard Chilton approach sustainable design?
Our sustainable approach integrates energy-efficient systems, responsible material selection, and passive design strategies to create high-performance buildings that minimize environmental impact while maximizing occupant wellness.
What makes Pickard Chilton different from other architecture firms?
We combine collaborative design processes with technical excellence, operating as Design Architects while partnering with Executive Architects to deliver innovative solutions that balance creativity with practical execution.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we have designed projects in 22 countries across six continents, bringing global expertise to culturally respectful and contextually responsive architectural solutions.
What building types do you specialize in?
We specialize in corporate headquarters, skyscrapers, mixed-use developments, healthcare facilities, academic centers, and sustainable buildings with expertise in mass timber construction.
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