We view the practice of architecture as a service and an art and architecture itself as that which both accommodates and inspires. The design process involves collaboration and interpretation, and each design evolves in its own way in response to site, context, program and client.
With the important recognition that environment has a profound effect on life, projects are tailored through landscape, building, and interior to fully realize the potential of each situation.Our work is characterized not only by appearance but consistent quality across a range of conditions. We listen carefully to our clients and work with passion to meet and exceed their goals.
Contemporary architecture breaks with past traditions, styles and standards. Rather than any one value, contemporary architecture is about innovation. Homes designs utilize state of the art materials, featuring glass and metal used in sometimes unconventional ways for a domestic space. Sustainability is also a concern of the contemporary architect.
With the important recognition that environment has a profound effect on life, projects are tailored through landscape, building, and interior to fully realize the potential of each situation.Our work is characterized not only by appearance but consistent quality across a range of conditions. We listen carefully to our clients and work with passion to meet and exceed their goals.
Contemporary architecture breaks with past traditions, styles and standards. Rather than any one value, contemporary architecture is about innovation. Homes designs utilize state of the art materials, featuring glass and metal used in sometimes unconventional ways for a domestic space. Sustainability is also a concern of the contemporary architect.
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Our Philosophy
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Christopher Arelt's practice involves collaboration and interpretation, with each design evolving in its own way in response to the site, context and client. Arelt's work is seen as a continuation of, but also a response to Modernism; or, more specifically, a return to regionalism and artistry, where clients' projects are developed with the "heads, hearts and hands" of all those involved.
Waterfront
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Carefully framed views of Ram Island and the Mystic River are amplified by a cool minimalist interior. Many of our projects are subject to the complexity of zoning, flood and historic regulations, we have developed an expertise in residential design that is sensitive to the coastline, its site, and surroundings.
Passive Homes
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Our Process
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Custom design is new to many clients. You may be wondering what to expect and have questions like "Where do we start?" and "How long does it take?" I'd like to familiarize you with the steps involved in taking a project from broad ideas and goals through refinement and specification to construction and occupation.
The Architect & Team
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Christopher Arelt, principal and owner, was born in Port Jefferson, New York. He received his Master's in Architecture from Yale University in 1993, Master's in Business Administration from Duke University in 1987 and Bachelor's Degree, Magna Cum Laude, also from Duke, in 1985. He has been married to his wife Barbara for 30 years and they have a daughter, EmmaRose.
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