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ABOUT US

We are a full-service architectural, planning & interior design firm that approaches each challenge as an opportunity. We offer our clients a comprehensive approach to the design and construction process. We'll work through the all phases of a project - from design conception through construction completion.

We are actively engaged in the creation of new facilities and the adaptation of older structures to new uses. Our design work explores a wide variety of architectural expressions while employing a systematic design methodology.

 

Through an intimate understanding of the specific problems at hand, and the interconnection of all of the systems and environments, we can solve unique challenges. Also, by understanding the needs and functions of the user - not just what they are and what they do, but how they work together - we can create environments that excel.

OUR TEAM

Sam Gardner has over 30 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure upgrades; downtown revitalization and TOD planning; historic rehabilitation and adaptive re-use projects. For the past 20 years, Sam has played a key role in many of the state’s rail, transit and airport facility design and renovation initiatives. Before joining GWG, he ran TAMS Consultants, Inc’s Stamford office for over five years renovating and expanding ConnDOT’s New Haven rail line stations. Registered in Connecticut since 1985, Sam received the “Emerging Architect Design Award” from AIA/CT for a broad body of work preserving and revitalizing the downtown districts of New Haven, South Norwalk, and Stamford, Connecticut.

Sam Gardner, AIA

PRINCIPAL

Rick Wies is Director of Design and a founding partner of Gregg Wies & Gardner Architects, a private practice founded in 1986 in New Haven, CT. Rick’s design projects range from residential, academic, religious, cultural, and athletic facilities to major public institutions and incorporate new construction, adaptive reuse and historic preservation. A sample of his institutional and commercial work projects include Yale’s British Art Museum, Long Wharf Theatre and the Connecticut Tennis Center. Recognized for his expertise and appreciation for historic preservation he has led the firm’s work on a diverse collection of iconic structures for municipalities, universities, religious congregations and private owners, highlights of which include New Haven’s Canal Dock Boathouse, renovations to Yale’s Harkness Tower, Yale Beinecke Rare Book Library, the Center Church on the Green, and several lighthouses.

Rick Wies, AIA

PRINCIPAL

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Beliz Bilguvar, Assoc. AIA

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

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Shiwani Pol

PROJECT MANAGER

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Richard Briggs

PROJECT MANAGER

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Kyra Byrne

JUNIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

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Max Bunton

JUNIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

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Pablo Undurraga, AIA

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

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