We are excited to have two of our recent projects included in the 2024 AIA Connecticut Design Awards. We share this honor with our remarkable clients, who shared their vision and trust with us! AIA Connecticut has recognized Stick House, Brick Garden with a 2024 Merit Award in Residential Architecture, and Tasting Rooms with a 2024 Merit Award in Interior Architecture for their 2024 Design Awards Program. The AIA Connecticut Design Awards recognize design excellence of built and unbuilt work in Connecticut or in other locations by Connecticut-based firms. ⁠See the full list of Design Awards Recipients here.

We loved walking Architectural Record's Matthew Marani through our design for Tasting Rooms. See Matthew's article, where he talks about challenges in designing the culinary center, including keeping out high rainwater and simplifying complex building systems, and how the space works to celebrate the often hidden artistry of professional cooking. In AN Interior, Paige Davidson dove into the space's materials and colors, and how it is a transformative project literally and figuratively. 

Emily and Gerald had a wide-ranging conversation with the inimitable Aaron Prinz for Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED Podcast, from using a systemic approach to design as a tool for collaboration, to focusing on light and form over complexity and excess, and connecting to people through buildings. The episode can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or by going to the show’s site.

The New York Public Library has announced the exciting news that Castle Hill Library will be receiving an extensive renovation to support branch service for generations to come. Designed by ABA as a modern building with ties to NYPL’s Carnegie traditions, the project starts construction in Spring 2025. To prepare, NYPL has launched a survey about future programming and services. Visit the branch’s website for more details, and stay tuned for updates!

ABA is delighted to be included in Architectural Digest's Directory of editor-selected design professionals! Our firm's page can be seen here. 

Our Stick House, Brick Garden project was featured on Wallpaper* and ArchDaily, and Cara Greenberg wrote about it for Brownstoner's "The Insider" column.