--- title: "Wadia Associates — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1132944634.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Wadia Associates" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9543404a01546320_2752-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "165 Mason St Greenwich, CT 06830 & 134 Main Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840, United States" latitude: 41.151 longitude: -73.4944 phone: "(203) 966-0048" website: http://www.wadiaassociates.com rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 395 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # Wadia Associates Original Houzz profile: [Wadia Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New Canaan, CT - **Serves:** Stamford, North Stamford, Norwalk, East Norwalk, Greenwich, Westport, Ridgefield, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Riverside, Redding, Cos Cob, Old Greenwich, Pemberwick, Glenville, Greens Farms, Georgetown, Weston, Cannondale, Bedford, Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Katonah, Port Chester, Pound Ridge, Poundridge, Redding Ridge, Rye Brook, Scotts Corners, South Salem - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2018–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - 3 years in business Since the establishment of Wadia Associates more than 30 years ago, Dinyar Wadia and his dedicated team of designers have earned a reputation for designing and building high-end homes, gardens and interiors. Over the years they have helped sculpt the local environment to become an important regional proponent of Classicism. Their skillful design sensibilities have provided a seamless fit of their traditionally-styled homes into the eclectic fit of Fairfield County. Although avowed New Classicists, Wadia Associates have a pluralistic approach to traditional design that is not rooted in a slavish imitation of the past. More appropriately, it is based upon reinterpreting the past and updating it for the present. And while all of their designs feature the classic proportions and exquisite details of houses of a bygone age, the firm is still able to incorporate all amenities and needs of a modern American family. As Dinyar is fond of saying, "It's traditional architecture for the modern world." ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Structural Engineering - Barn Design & Construction - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Garage Design - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Stamford - North Stamford - Norwalk - East Norwalk - Greenwich - Westport - Ridgefield - Darien - New Canaan - Wilton - Riverside - Redding - Cos Cob - Old Greenwich - Pemberwick - Glenville - Greens Farms - Georgetown - Weston - Cannondale - Bedford - Cross River - Goldens Bridge - Katonah - Port Chester - Pound Ridge - Poundridge - Redding Ridge - Rye Brook - Scotts Corners - South Salem ### Typical Job Cost $1 million - 20 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Wadia Associates | | Address | 165 Mason St Greenwich, CT 06830 & 134 Main Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840, United States | | Phone | (203) 966-0048 | | Website | http://www.wadiaassociates.com | | Followers on Houzz | 395 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/WadiaAssociates - Blog — http://www.wadiaassociates.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Wadia Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) - **Website:** http://www.wadiaassociates.com - **Phone:** (203) 966-0048 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Design Market Honoree Serendipity, 2015, Inductee New England Design Hall of Fame 2014, National Gold List Luxe Interiors 2012, 2013, Best Architect Serendipity 2011, 50 Design Names You Need to Know 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, A-List Award 2011, Palladio Award 2008, Elected Member INTBAU 2007 - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2018–2023), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA Connecticut](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-connecticut-pfvwus-pf~26283011) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — jacquibradley, April 2018** > The architectural design team, Rob Lominski and Dinyar Wadia and the interior designer, Saranda Berisa, made our dream for a stylish and comfortable retreat a reality. Their professional experience provided them with insights that made the gut renovation as painless as possible in Manhattan. I am looking to them to now help on a Florida project. **Comment from Wadia Associates:** > Jacqui - thank you for your review. We loved working with you and we appreciate the opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. You shared a great vision with us and we're delighted to know you will be happy for years to come in your new space. **★★★★★ — CORNERSTONE Contracting Corporation, April 2017** > Dinyar and his team are one of the finest architectural firms in the Fairfield and Westchester counties to work with. They are extremely professional in their business and design some of the finest homes in our area and beyond. We have been honored to build some of those gorgeous homes. I would trust them implicitly with designing your dream home! **Comment from Wadia Associates:** > We are delighted to work with the team at Cornerstone; they have built a number of projects for us and their work is impeccable. They have a top team that's dedicated to our client's satisfaction and standards of quality. We look forward to working together with their team on future projects. **★★★★★ — Peter Weiland, April 2017** > S.E. Minor has worked with Wadia & Associates on many houses over the years. They are a great group to work with and their work is very high quality. **Comment from Wadia Associates:** > Thank you for your comments Peter. We take great pride in hearing that from your team given the overall caliber of work in the Greenwich area. **★★★★★ — richard2546, April 2017** > Over the past 25 years I have had the pleasure of viewing many Wadia Associates projects. Each and every project has its own unique distinction and has been built with superior craftsmanship and the utmost attention to detail. I highly recommend Wadia Associates if you are looking for quality work. **★★★★★ — Vijay Raval, April 2017** > Dinyar Wadia Associates were engaged in remodeling our home-construction of a third car garage, an exercise room, installation of a new roof and the drive way, etc. > > The firm carried out the work with professional excellence, on time and on budget-pricing integrity, getting paid for outcome based value creation- flawless execution and responsiveness: truly representative of the firm's iconic brand's style and substance! > > Having exceeded all our expectations, I strongly endorse Dinyar Wadia Associates for substantive building construction projects. **★★★★★ — Stephen Freidheim, April 2017** > We have been continuously impressed with Wadia Associates during the course of our Guest House renovation. They are true professionals with unique designs and a strong attention to detail. Our project was large in scale and we always felt they were on top of every component, taking into account our specific aesthetic preferences as well as the functional requirements of the space. They were extremely attentive to our needs as the client and were excellent with prompt communication, always quick to set up phone calls and meetings when any questions arose. We could not be more pleased with their work and would gladly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Soren Sorensen, April 2017** > Mr Wadia is very professional and has an excellent staff. His vision to details are fantastic. He is involved in the entire project from start to end and lives the project. You really can not ask for anything more. > We would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to remodel, new construction etc.. **★★★★★ — Kim Drenckhahn, April 2017** > Wadia Associates is a great company to work with. They care about their projects and want things done professionally. They have a great knowledge of building a home from the ground up The company is always concerned of the clients budget and giving them a quality job. They work very hard to do all their projects with in budget and deadlines. **★★★★★ — medinasv, Oct. 2016** > My husband and I hired Wadia Associates to renovate a rather ordinary builder colonial with water views and the result has been nothing short of miraculous. The structure was an awkward combination of shingles, brick and misplaced Palladian windows, The rear of the house was flat with misaligned windows of various sizes. Water views were blocked by kitchen cabinetry and a poorly place deck. The renovation involved demolishing most of the interior down to the studs, reconfiguring many of the rooms, adding a full length covered porch with two towers of bay windows overlooking the water and adding cathedral ceilings in many rooms. The disorganized front was very cleverly unified with a reconfiguration of the front porch roof and dining room bay window. The house in now gracious from every angle, filled with light and has spectacular panoramic water views throughout. Everything Mr. Wadia touches turns out elegant, perfectly proportioned and timeless. He is a true genius and wonderful to work worth. His decorators and landscape designers are equally talented which insures that all aspects of the project complement each other. Our experience with Wadia Associates has been extraordinary and we highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — cm0166, Oct. 2016** > Dinyar Wadia’s Wadia Associates and Wadia Construction designed and built our house in New Canaan, CT. The house is approximately 12,000 square feet and is a brick Normandy manor design. > > First and foremost we are absolutely thrilled with the final result. We truly have the house of our dreams. Secondly, Dinyar and his team made the design process and construction an enjoyable and exciting project for our whole family. > > We are gratified for Dinyar’s constant personal attention to our project from the first design meeting, to groundbreaking, to the completion of the final punch list, and end of the project. Dinyar was always available to us to discuss design issues, big and small. He accompanied us to pick out interior doorknobs and hinges - just one of the many many examples of his personal attention and devotion to our home and us. > > This is the first home we have had built – we were new to the process. Dinyar and his team prepared us for each stage of the process with clear explanations on what we should expect, and what was expected of us as partners in the project. > > Keeping costs down and staying within budget was extremely important to us. Dinyar was very sensitive to this, and offered many cost saving solutions without compromising the integrity and quality of our home. Both the design team, and the construction team paid constant attention to costs and budget, with the happy result that the final cost was just under the original budget. The financial transparency during construction was noteworthy. We saw every invoice from every subcontractor. Every single item was accounted for down to the last nail. We also saw all the bids from competing subcontractors on all major pieces of the job. Either Dinyar or his construction manager was available to explain why each job was awarded. > > Our best decision after hiring Dinyar as our architect was hiring Dinyar to build our home. There was no need, as a homeowner to intermediate between our builder and architect. A common complaint I have heard from friends who have built homes, is the constant tension between their builder and architect as they point fingers at each other when inevitable difficulties arise on the job. We, of course, experienced none of this. All interests were properly aligned; Wadia Associates as architect, Wadia Construction as builder, and us as clients. The cost plus nature of the construction agreement made the decision to have Wadia Construction build our house an easy one. No conflicts of interest, perfect alignment of architect and general contractor, and complete transparency with respect to cost. We felt very much in financial control of the whole process. If we had gone over budget we would have had only ourselves to blame. > > The quality of Dinyar’s work is well known and speaks for itself. No one builds a more beautiful house, and our home has exceeded our expectations in every respect. > > Dinyar and his whole team at Wadia Associates and Wadia Construction deserve at least as much credit for their unfailing and complete accessibility, as well as their constant focus on their client’s priorities whether those be aesthetic or financial. > > After retaining Wadia Associates, we were surprised to learn that Dinyar does projects as small as pool houses, small renovations, and even a treehouse as well as the large homes he is known for. We have and would recommend Dinyar and his team for any project large or small. **★★★★★ — thartner, Sept. 2016** > We were so pleased with our experience and the outcome of our first project with Dinyar and his team that we have hired him again for another home. Wadia Associates brings a level of professionalism, creativity and client responsiveness that makes working with them a pleasure. We renovated an older home and maintaining the character and feel of the original house was very important to us. Dinyar did just that, providing us with a range of ideas and options that suited our goals but maintained the home's essence. . Dinyar's talent lies in ability to get scale and proportion exactly correct, creating beauty and warmth, while also being very sensible and practical in his designs. He is honest, kindly straightforward and respectful of our budget, guiding us on how best to allocate our investment to achieve our design goals. The home that Dinyar helped us design and build answered all that we wanted and more and was a complete reflection of us. **★★★★★ — punyashv, Sept. 2016** > We hired Wadia Associates to design and renovate our New York City apartment. Wadia Associates were able to create the aesthetic we wanted through architectural and design details and yet make it a practical, livable space for our family. They took the time to understand our needs, stylistic ideas and presented options. The furniture and furnishing selection complemented the interior. We are also very satisfied with the working relationship they established with our contractors and oversight of their work, which facilitated smooth completion of the project. Mr. Wadia brings a great personal passion and enthusiasm to his work which makes it a pleasure to work with him and his team. ## Selected projects - [Modern Shoreline Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-shoreline-colonial-pj-vj~2341355) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 39 - [Grand American Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-american-colonial-pj-vj~2471318) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 20 - [Grand French Chateau](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-french-chateau-pj-vj~2344588) - Location: Pound Ridge, NY - Photos: 29 - [Jacobean Country House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jacobean-country-house-pj-vj~850115) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 46 - [Norman Style Manor House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/norman-style-manor-house-pj-vj~2343936) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 20 - [Queen Anne style offers gorgeous views from every room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-style-offers-gorgeous-views-from-every-room-pj-vj~1943106) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 17 - [Classic home for a modern family](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-home-for-a-modern-family-pj-vj~1790077) - Location: Weston, CT - Photos: 39 - [Elizabethan Manor House - Wadia Associates, Design + Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elizabethan-manor-house-wadia-associates-design-build-pj-vj~203380) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 59 - Description: Take a tour inside one of our recent projects, an Elizabethan Manor House here in Connecticut where we were responsible for the architecture, interior design and building of this full-scale Wadia home. - [American Tudor Arts & Crafts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/american-tudor-arts-and-crafts-pj-vj~217997) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 21 - Description: Take a tour inside one of our latest projects, an American Tudor Arts & Crafts home here in beautiful New England. - [French Style Meets Georgian Elements in this Wadia Country House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-style-meets-georgian-elements-in-this-wadia-country-house-pj-vj~265293) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 43 - Description: Wadia Associates took on the Architectural and Interior Design as well as the Building of this distinguished Country House where French Style Meets Georgian Elements of design. Come take a look at some of the bespoke detailing we were able to create. - [Harbor Front Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-front-retreat-pj-vj~1790015) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 20 - [5th Avenue Pied-A-Terre NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/5th-avenue-pied-a-terre-nyc-pj-vj~1789928) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - [Apartment on Central Park West - Wadia Associates Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/apartment-on-central-park-west-wadia-associates-interiors-pj-vj~203465) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 8 - [Petit Guest Room Renovation + Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/petit-guest-room-renovation-design-pj-vj~849655) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 4 - [Landscape Architecture - Wadia Associates Outdoors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-architecture-wadia-associates-outdoors-pj-vj~265694) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 11 - Description: How does your garden grow? For us, the natural landscape is merely an extension of the interior and exterior of a building's character, here are some of our favorite landscapes of distinction. - [Gitanjali Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gitanjali-gardens-pj-vj~2439163) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 40 - [Pool House Zen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-zen-pj-vj~2343962) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 15 - [Contemporary Shingle Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-shingle-style-pj-vj~6135538) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 32 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) ## Ideabooks - [Outdoor Entertaining - With Comfort and Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68064211/list/outdoor-entertaining-with-comfort-and-style) — 21 ideas - [Ceiling design - defines a space and its style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70623179/list/ceiling-design-defines-a-space-and-its-style) — 12 ideas - [Entry Halls - Set The Right Tone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68023810/list/entry-halls-set-the-right-tone) — 10 ideas - [Staircases - From the Intricate to the Minimalist](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68020683/list/staircases-from-the-intricate-to-the-minimalist) — 15 ideas - [Kitchens For The Modern Lifestyle](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68020050/list/kitchens-for-the-modern-lifestyle) — 10 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/wadiaassociates) ## Community Q&A **Q: Layout** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi. Is there anyway to see the floor plan to this house? Thank You, Kathy A: Our monograph is coming out in May and the floorplan will be published in it. The book will be called Wadia Associates, The Fine Art of Designing a Home. **Q: Nice cupola design. What is the roof of the cupola made of?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the roof of the cupola made of copper that was chemically treated? If it's copper, what kind of chemical treatment was it? Thanks! A: Woops. Sorry about that. I read it too fast. The roof of the cupola is a standing-seam copper roof. It's zinc-coated copper that naturally dulls to that color over time. **Q: Is this a sofa or a daybed? Where can I find it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is this sofa/daybed from, please? A: This daybed is from Restoration Hardware. **Q: Can you tell me the wall and trim paint colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the wall and trim paint colors? A: Thank you for your interest in the colors! The paint included: Benjamin Moore- Classic Gray – OC-23 – Walls; Benjamin Moore- Dove Wing – OC-18 Trim; Benjamin Moore- White Dove – Ceiling. **Q: Wall Covering?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is that actual fabric on the wall? Would love to know! A: In the dining room? Yes it is! **Q: Arbor span by hedge** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, I love the way you have a formal hedge next to a rose covered arbor- it’s beautiful! Would you be able to tell me the maximum span you would recommend for the arbor so that it could support being covered by the roses? Would a 6 foot span be too wide? Is it an iron arch? Thank you! A: We would be happy to come by your property for a consult on your needs for landscape architecture. We're not able to answer your question without seeing the space and understanding how the plantings will work together with the arbor. If you are in the CT/NY/Tri-State area, please give us a call and we'll schedule a visit. Thank you very much for looking at our work. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*