Hunter Smith Associates Architects

Hunter Smith Associates is a reputable architectural firm that was established in 1981, focusing on both residential and commercial projects for new construction and renovation. Over the years, the firm has grown from a solo practice to a fourteen-person firm, and now operates as a Sole Practitioner, with Mr. Smith's primary focus being design work and construction management. Our firm has built a reputation for creating exceptional spaces while meeting the client's goals and budget constraints. We believe that it is often better to make space flow and be more functional without necessarily building bigger.

Our firm has been successful in maintaining a team of dedicated professionals, having had no turnover since the beginning. Our employees love the work area, the space, and the aesthetics, which has contributed to the company's success and growth. Our business was about $20 million back when we started the project and has grown to $55 million, and we are headed towards $65 million by the end of the year. This growth is a testament to the quality of work and service that we provide to our clients.

Credentials

Hunter W. Smith, the Principal of Hunter Smith Associates, is a graduate of Kent State University School of Architectural & Environmental Design, Kent Ohio, with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. He is a Member of the American Institute of Architects, a Certificate Holder of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and is registered to practice architecture in Connecticut and New York.

Services

At Hunter Smith Associates, we offer a range of services to our clients, including:

• Residential & Commercial Projects: We handle both residential and commercial projects, providing design and construction management services for new construction and renovation.

• Commercial Office Interiors, Banks, Restaurants and New Buildings: We specialize in commercial office interiors, banks, restaurants, and new building construction. Our team of experienced professionals has the expertise to handle complex projects, ensuring that the final product meets the client's needs and exceeds their expectations.

• Renovations/Adaptive Reuse: We have extensive experience in renovations and adaptive reuse projects. We understand the unique challenges that come with renovating existing buildings and work closely with our clients to ensure that the final product meets their goals and budget constraints.

• Space Programming / Square Footage Requirements: We provide space programming and square footage requirements services, ensuring that the final product meets the client's needs and provides a functional space.

• Site Evaluation / Selection: We provide site evaluation and selection services, ensuring that the selected site is suitable for the intended use and meets the client's needs.

• Zoning & ZBA Applications / Approvals: We handle zoning and ZBA applications and approvals, ensuring that the project complies with all local regulations and requirements.

• Preliminary Project Budgeting: We provide preliminary project budgeting services, ensuring that the project stays within the client's budget.

• Construction Administration: We provide construction administration services, ensuring that the project is built to our design specifications and meets the client's needs.

Projects in Progress

At Hunter Smith Associates, we are currently working on several exciting projects, including:

• New Home for Doro Development, Cheshire CT: We are working on a new home for Doro Development in Cheshire CT. A key challenge for this project was securing a Variance from the Cheshire ZBA to allow a coverage increase from 10% to 16%. With the approved variance, we were able to design a ground floor plan with a Master bedroom suite along with a Living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, guest lavatory, and two-story entry foyer.

• Adaptive Re-use Projects - 67 Trumbull & 399 Orange Streets, New Haven CT: We are working on two buildings that had been used for decades as Office occupancies and are being converted to Residential Units. We are able to meet the Building Code requirements by implementing alternative features that are acceptable to both the Building Officials and Fire Marshal, which saved the owner of these buildings about $100,000 in construction costs on each of their renovations.