J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.

Name: J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.
Address: Tide Mill Building, 95 Harbor Road, Southport, CT, 06890, United States
Telephone: +1 203-259-0529
Rating: 5

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With offices overlooking Southport Harbor and also in downtown Fairfield, J.P. Franzen Associates is an award-winning architecture firm led by John P. Franzen, FAIA, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. A frequent juror on design juries and a former Historic District Commissioner, Franzen, with a staff of ten, specializes in preservation, planning, new construction, and additions and renovations. Franzen received a B.Arch and M.Arch from Cornell University where he also taught Design. He served on the national Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects and was President of the Connecticut AIA Chapter. He has been involved in many regional and community boards and committees including the Bicycle Commission for the Town of Fairfield. The staff includes three registered architects, a landscape architect, designers, and a LEED Certified Professional. Expertise is offered in the areas of Residential, Commercial and Institutional design. Projects have been widely published in The New York Times, Elle Décor, Town & Country, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Connecticut Magazine, Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens, Westport Magazine, Greenwich Magazine, atHome, Lillian August Magazine, Serendipity, The National Trust for Historic Preservation Bulletin and other publications. Two residential projects were recently featured in Samuel G. White's book NICE HOUSE published by Monacelli Press. 95 Harbor Road, Southport, CT, 06890 1241 Post Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, New Home Construction, Site Preparation, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Custom Homes, Construction Drawings, LEED projects, Preservation, Site analysis, Built-ins, Interiors, Landscape design, Zoning issues, Planning

Areas Served

Bridgeport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greens Farms, Norwalk, Redding, Southport, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Greenwich, Palm Beach, Block Island, Hope Sound, Jupiter, New Canaan, Rye, Stamford, Old Greenwich, Ridgefield, Cos Cob, Nantucket, Alabama, Florida, Westchester, Fairfield County, West Hartford, Hartford, New Haven, Manhattan, New York City, Newtown, Guilford, Black Rock

Awards

AIA Design Awards • AIA Historic Preservation Awards • Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Award • Alice Washburn Awards Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, 2001 • Upjohn Fellowship, 2000 • Licensed in NY, CT, California, FL, Alabama, NCARB

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Business Name

J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.

Phone Number

+1 203-259-0529

Website

www.franzenarchitects.com

Address

Tide Mill Building, 95 Harbor Road
Southport, CT 06890

Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - 20,000,000

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8 Reviews for J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.

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Segerson Builders

We have had the pleasure of working on numerous projects with Jack Franzen and his wonderfully talented team of architect professionals. Jack’s reputation as an esteemed architect precedes him and once one works with him, it’s clear why. His design vision and innovation is unparalleled, his creativity is boundless and his wisdom and years of experience prove no challenge to be insurmountable. As a builder collaborating with Jack and his team, we are sure that the breadth of knowledge and expertise that they bring to the table is a major contributing factor to the success of our projects and the happiness of our clients. We recommend JP Franzen and Associates to all unequivocally.

19 October 2016

Dave LoCascio / AW Hastings

A great firm with great people, and they know how to design and put a project together with exceptional skill . I always enjoy working with Jack and all the folks at J.P. Franzen and have done so for the last 17 years on many projects. They make the Marvin Windows I represent look great in their beautiful projects.

23 May 2016

Gallery Kitchens and Baths

I have worked on many projects the where done by him and find all there work fantastic true to all designs they do. I look forward to working with them again. Thank you Matt Cowan Gallery of Kitchens and Baths Westport, Ct.

5 May 2016

lorianddougfried

We picked J.P. Franzen to help us transform a builder’s colonial into a modern home with traditional flourishes and classic elements. Whether it was a fireplace update in the family room, a stone terrace in the back yard, or Master Bath and Powder Room renovations, we were always treated as if our projects were the highest priority. Recently, a built-in bookcase design transformed a neglected living room into a cozy reading room. After many small projects that came in on time and on budget, we retained J.P. Franzen Architects to design a lake house. We wanted to tear down an 850 square foot summer cabin and build a house that would serve as a weekend getaway or seasonal retreat. The resulting 1,800 square foot house is the perfect small house. It is open, efficient and beautiful and takes full advantage of the lake views. Neighbors and friends have remarked that it fits well into the surrounding community and looks as if it has always been there. That’s the ultimate compliment to J.P. Franzen’s design aesthetics. We offer the highest recommendation for their services and look forward to our next project with J.P. Franzen Architects.

18 July 2014

Comment from J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.:

Thank you, Lori and Doug. It's alway a pleasure to work with you.

ppaals

I've worked with Jack Franzen on several projects, and his listening skills are second to none. With Design Associate Katrina, they designed the kitchen of my dreams, exactly the way I wanted it . . . and then some. The attention to detail in the design process resulted in a magnificent and functional layout. They are design geniuses!

17 June 2014

wheatiemom

JP Franzen and Associates is an incredibly skilled, talented, and creative team. Our home was devastated by a major fire and we chose Jack and his team to design a home we could imagine returning to. They surpassed our expectations 10 fold, as they meticulously considered the original foundation and incorporated our "wish list" resulting in a beautiful, elegant home. Their team was able to improve upon the prior existing details we loved (wooden ceiling beams, large kitchen island, etc.) while incorporating a more functional, pleasing open floor plan and maintaing charm and visual appeal in every room. Moving an oddly placed staircase to the front foyer; raising the floor height to eliminate an outdated sunken family room; adding a guest room to connect the upper level; flip flopping a cabana bathroom with the laundry room created a fully functional space; moving the fireplace and creating a wall of windows to incorporate the beautiful landscaping were just a few of their ingenious ideas. Intelligent, personable, accessible, and caring are just a few words to describe this firm.

1 June 2014

sunnyfoote

My experience with working with Jack Franzen is outstanding. We created a sophisticated version of a tired 1900's farm house into a home for my family that we still enjoy 27 years later. Jack!s keen understanding of the history of old houses and preservation of style in today's living with technology changing he keeps an eye on the past with firm hand on the future. He urged me to use gas instead of oil and said it might be a wise but initially expensive change, and he was correct. As my family grew we put in a pool house that has been a place for many summer memories. It is a casual blend of a Nantucket porch and a California patio for outside entertaining. So when I pull in my driveway I am always glad to be safe and secure in the house that Jack designed. Our most recent addition is a generator, who knew that would be an issue and I was happy I had gas. Our home has stood the test of time and as the summer approaches and the awning is unfurled over the terrace and the new fire pit is put to use. I will think of the day when I said to Jack, "I envision this house to reflect the image of lilacs in a pewter pot." He knew exactly what I was talking about in an old school charm and his drawings began.

7 April 2014

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J.P. Franzen Associates created a skillful and sensitive renovation of a classic 1820s Connecticut farmhouse. New HV/AC systems, master suite addition, new kitchen. 4 new baths.

17 February 2014Last modified:5 days ago

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13 Comments

Commented: what are the floors?It's center-cut white oak with a variation on Rubio Monocoat.

18 January 2020

Commented: Love the look, really a peaceful setting.Thank you.

26 October 2015

Commented: Pool houseApproximate 900 square feet

20 September 2015

Commented: what is the beautiful white paint color ( s )?You must ask the interior designer, Victoria Hagan.

27 June 2015

Commented: What is the cost for building a guest-/pool house like this?It really depends where you live.

6 April 2015

Commented: HELP!Are you sure you want a purple foyer? Maybe purple accents? Grey or grey-green could neutralize and could unify the other spaces.

22 October 2014

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