BOLDER Architecture | Green Architect | Hudson Valley Architecture

You drive the design process. I work within your parameters, offering alternatives and ideas, explaining the ramifications of your decisions. I draw options showing how various design elements will look, so you can see and make informed decisions as we move forward.

You know what you want. Chances are good that you have been thinking about your project for years. I bring to the collaboration a knowledge of structure and design, building codes, and energy-efficient concepts. Together we will realize your vision.

Excellent service is the key to satisfied clients.

Personal. I will meet with you and draft every step of the process, from surveying existing building conditions through design edits all the way to construction documents. Phone calls and emails are answered in a timely fashion, and I take the time to listen and respond to your concerns.

Speedy. Within a few weeks of each meeting the next design round will be complete and ready for your review and input. On occasion, when it is most critical, I can provide next day or even same day service on design edits and other matters. This responsiveness has earned me repeat clients.

Responsible. I am responsible for all aspects of my firm. I want my clients to have as pleasant a design experience as possible, and a final design and built project that will give them lasting pride and satisfaction.

Professional. My experience as an architect, my concern for accuracy and clarity, and my hands-on experience as a carpenter and builder allow me to create construction documents that are appreciated by owners, contractors and building inspectors. I am happy to provide references; please ask.

Efficient. As a small firm, my overhead costs are low. This savings is passed on to you in the form of lower fees for high-quality architectural services. You may be able to find a firm that will charge you less in upfront fees, but that will cost you time and frustration over miscommunication, delays, and poor quality design.

Sustainable. I became an architect to pursue my interest in green building and better design. Sustainable practices and options are an integral part of my design process. I believe that all clients can incorporate green building concepts into their buildings to the fullest extent possible given their interest and budget. Historic preservation is a green concept.

Owner History

After graduating from Williams College in Massachusetts I went out to Telluride, Colorado for two years. I worked as a carpenter for much of that time, while also skiing, rock climbing and working as a white water rafting guide.

I chose the University of Oregon Master of Architecture program for its strong curriculum in sustainable design, and green methods and technologies. I excelled in structural calculations and received a solid grounding in how revealing a building's structure can provide a strong aesthetic impact. I continued to do carpentry and began building furniture while in Oregon.

I moved back to my native New York in the summer of 1999 and worked at local architecture firms in New Paltz and Kingston, buying my circa 1821 house in early 2001. I served on the Town of New Paltz Historic Preservation Commission for three years, further increasing my interest in the fabulous range of historic Hudson Valley architecture.

In 2004 I completed the process of becoming an architect and became licensed in New York State. From 2005 to 2006 I completely renovated a circa 1850 house in Rosendale on the old Delaware & Hudson Canal / Rondout Creek, making it tremendously more energy efficient while preserving and enhancing the historic nature of the home. Doing more than half the work myself, I found it extremely satisfying to ensure that this older building will continue to gift us with its unique charm while performing better than ever. The house won an Honorable Mention in NY House magazine's 2008 Green Building Competition. Concurrently, I worked for a number of architectural clients, then in 2007 dedicated myself to practicing architecture full-time, building custom furniture and built-ins on request.

My experience as an architect, combined with my passion for buildings, makes me feel very fortunate to work and live in the Hudson Valley, helping to improve the built environment. Thank you for your interest -- I hope we can work together soon.

BOLDER Architecture, PLLC

Commercial Building Design

Historic Renovation

Historic Renovation II

Craftsman Design

Ulster County Architecture

Hudson Valley Architecture

Green Development

Sustainable Design

Member organizations:

USGBC - Upstate Chapter - Hudson Valley branch

Rosendale Theater Collective

Hudson Valley Green Drinks

Recommended builders:

Anthony Aebi of Greenhill Contracting

Tom Rozzi of Premier Contracting

Local LED light supplier:

VibrantLED.com in Gardiner, NY

BOLDER Architecture - Green Architect - Hudson Valley Architecture

BOLDER Architecture, PLLC

845-532-8354

BolderArchitect@aol.com

298 Plutarch Road Highland, NY 12528

Located in the beautiful Town of New Paltz and providing architectural services to the local communities,

Cities, Villages, Towns and Hamlets of Gardiner, Rosendale, Stone Ridge, Accord, Kerhonkson, Krumville, Olivebridge, West Shokan, Shokan,

Hurley, Sawkill, Kingston, Zena, Woodstock, Shady, Mt. Tremper, Phoenicia, Shandaken, Big Indian, Saugerties,

Palenville, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham, Leeds, Athens, Coxsackie, Kinderhook, Chatham, Canaan, Spencertown, Ghent, Greenport, Hudson, Taghkanic, Tivoli, Ancram,

Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Rhinecliff, Staatsburg, Millbrook, Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Beacon, Newburgh, Washingtonville, Monroe, Greenwood Lake,

Middletown, Port Jervis, Monticello, Liberty, Ellenville, Napanoch, Wawarsing, Cragsmoor, Montgomery, Walden, Marlboro, Milton, Modena, Clintondale, Highland, Plattekill, Ardonia,

Wallkill, Pine Bush, Lloyd, Esopus, Marbletown, and Shawangunk in the mountains and farmland, forest and field, cliffs and rivers of

Ulster County, Dutchess County, Orange County, Green County, Columbia County, Sullivan County, Rockland County, Putnam County, Westchester County

in the spectacular Hudson Valley, Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill and Adirondack Mountains of New York State.