--- title: "Point One Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/point-one-architects-pfvwus-pf~151061859 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~151061859.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Point One Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/19d375390e95d209_7357-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "101 Shore Rd., Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371, United States" latitude: 41.3347 longitude: -72.3086 phone: "(860) 434-7707" website: http://www.pointonearchitects.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 283 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Point One Architects Original Houzz profile: [Point One Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/point-one-architects-pfvwus-pf~151061859) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Old Lyme, CT - **Serves:** West Hartford, Greenwich, Glastonbury, Branford, New London, Farmington, New Canaan, Montville Center, Waterford, Avon, East Lyme, Montville, Stonington, Madison, Clinton, Old Saybrook, East Haddam, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Essex, Deep River, Mystic, Chester, Niantic, Central Waterford, Deep River Center, Essex Village, Oxoboxo River, Westbrook Center, Old Saybrook Center, Chester Center, Saybrook Manor, Fenwick, Block Island, Centerbrook, Charlestown, Fisher's Island, Guildford, Hadlyme, Ivoryton, Mason's Island, North Westchester, Quaker Hill, Simsburry, South Lyme, Watch Hill, Westerly - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2018), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves We believe above all in the value of our process. As we listen to your dreams and concerns, we develop plans that respond directly to your needs. Through our collaborative process, we are able to impart the experience and expertise of all of our designers to every project, which in turn can lead to more creative solutions. We strive to enrich your experience with space, light, materials, and craftsmanship through design. Good architecture not only provides functional space, but acts as a lens through which we view, understand, and appreciate the natural and man-made world. We believe architecture should be harmoniously linked to our environment. As a result, we employ creative energy and resource efficient design strategies to actively practice environmentally responsible architecture. We believe architecture is an art and a service, and most importantly that good clients make good architecture. The quality and body of our work is a reflection of our philosophy and the relationship we encourage between client and architect. We'll act as your advocate to set priorities, guide you through the construction process, help you choose a contractor, and work right alongside you until completion. From renovation projects to new construction for residential or commercial properties — we design for the way you live. We pride ourselves in our ability to translate your desires, dreams, and personal aesthetic into architectural reality. With an open mind, thoroughness, and intent on efficiency and budget awareness, we'll put our expertise to work for you. Our goal is to help you find creative solutions that meet your needs and realize your vision. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Historic Building Conservation - Basement Remodeling - Laundry Room Design - Construction Drawings - Design DNA - Master Planning ### Areas Served - West Hartford - Greenwich - Glastonbury - Branford - New London - Farmington - New Canaan - Montville Center - Waterford - Avon - East Lyme - Montville - Stonington - Madison - Clinton - Old Saybrook - East Haddam - Old Lyme - Westbrook - Essex - Deep River - Mystic - Chester - Niantic - Central Waterford - Deep River Center - Essex Village - Oxoboxo River - Westbrook Center - Old Saybrook Center - Chester Center - Saybrook Manor - Fenwick - Block Island - Centerbrook - Charlestown - Fisher's Island - Guildford - Hadlyme - Ivoryton - Mason's Island - North Westchester - Quaker Hill - Simsburry - South Lyme - Watch Hill - Westerly ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Point One Architects | | Address | 101 Shore Rd., Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371, United States | | Phone | (860) 434-7707 | | Website | http://www.pointonearchitects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 283 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/PointOneArchitects - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/point-one-architects - Blog — http://www.pointonearchitects.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Point One Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/point-one-architects-pfvwus-pf~151061859) - **Website:** http://www.pointonearchitects.com - **Phone:** (860) 434-7707 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2014 Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. Award - 2013 Best of Houzz - 2012 AIA CT Design Awards, Honor Award for Single Family Residence - 2012 AIA CT Alice Washburn Award, Honorable Mention - 2012 HOBI Award, Best Vacation Home Remodel - 2011 Design Awards, Westchester Homes Magazine, Best in Show - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2013–2018), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Rhode Island School of Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/rhode-island-school-of-design-pfvwus-pf~1510685362) - [AIA Connecticut](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-connecticut-pfvwus-pf~26283011) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Tiezzi Construction, LLC, Nov. 2017** > I would highly recommend Point One Architects for any size project! > I am a general contractor that has worked on projects designed by Point One Architects for the past 15 years. Their clients are always impressed with how well they listen and how they are able to incorporate even the smallest ideas into the design. As a contractor I am impressed with how Point One is able to convey their design ideas on paper making construction very straight-forward. They have a great working relationship with many builders and they work hard to create a team approach to all projects resulting in a stress free environment for their clients! Also, their expertise in dealing with local zoning and coastal regulations is second to none! This is an essential first step to the many projects they do along the coast. > You can call Sabrina Foulke, Rick Staub, or Greg Nucci any time. **★★★★★ — Douglas Wisner, April 2017** > We engaged Point One for two remodeling projects - a total remodeling of a beach house (completed in 2016) and a guest house on the same property (currently under construction). Each project cost over $100,000. The entire design team and staff are quite professional and helpful. They were very knowledgable and helped us with permitting problems. Moreover, they considered the impact of their design on outdoor aesthetics. They worked extremely well with our contractor and kitchen designer and were available to consult with them if issues arose during construction. I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Rick and Marian Hyne, April 2017** > We purchased a home that had been in our family for over 5 decades. It was in dire need of a complete renovation. We contacted Point One Architects (POA) to work with an architect. They assigned Sabrina Foulke and Katie Scanlon, two of the finest and most skilled professionals we have ever had the honor to work with. Sabrina, the lead architect, has been with us throughout the entire project and Katie was a tremendous help during the early planning phases. We described what we wanted to do and Sabrina took it from there and creatively translated our vision into a design plan that has beautifully come to life! Sabrina's attention to detail is truly second to none! She is a consummate professional who listens, is tremendously creative, offers outstanding suggestions, and has an excellent network of general contractors and vendors. We never could have gotten through the town approval process without the skillful help of Sabrina and Katie! As we live out of state, Sabrina has worked closely with the amazing general contractor that was selected, Tiezzi Construction, LLC, to closely and continuously monitor the project. Sabrina is our partner and it is rare today to find someone who cares as much about the success of the project as the owners! Sabrina consistently meets deadlines and is an outstanding communicator, listener, and problem solver! Going to POA and working with Sabrina and Katie on our dream house has been one of the best decisions of our lives! They have earned our absolute highest rating and full recommendation!!! **★★★★★ — Peggy Knee, April 2017** > Point One Architects were phenomenal-from the design, the planning, dealing with zoning and planning issues, assisting with finding a builder, they were always there and were top notch. Sabrina Foulke is a pleasure to deal with and her designs were outstanding. A++++ **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Moss, Dec. 2015** > I would highly recommend Point One Archiitects! They designed and supervised my renovation in Old Saybrook, Ct. Highly professional firm. The outstanding quality was their willingness to listen to the client. Excellent communication throughout our renovation. **★★★★★ — Pattie Samek, Dec. 2015** > Point One created Architectural drawings for new home construction. We were very pleased with the design and they incorporated all of our ideas into the final design. > They were very knowledgeable regarding building and construction in flood zones and made many recommendations based on that knowledge. They also helped us as we navigated the zoning process. > Highly recommend them if you need start to finish for new construction or major renovation. In addition they met our deadline and budget. **★★★★★ — Rod & Nancy Mirtle, Sept. 2015** > Point One Architects solved ALL of our problems. > > Point One's expertise and smart guidance, created silver linings to all the obstacles and problems we encountered in our major remodel--and there were plenty. > > We gutted the entire first floor, added a screened porch and enlarged the deck. We discovered serious structural integrity issues and frustrating compliance challenges. We never could have solved any of these on our own. > > We are thrilled with our new home. Thanks to Katie & Rick our house is better than anything we could have imagined. **★★★★★ — jeffhires, Aug. 2015** > From preliminary concept to detailed design to builder selection to construction management to interior design, Point One Architects, primarily Sabrina Foulke, have been fantastic. They are the complete package for a complex project. Their team really does listen to the homeowners and truly understands their needs and desires. Those requirements are precisely provided to town officials, state environmental agencies, civil engineers, structural engineers, landscape architects, and during construction, sub-contractors. > > They have our highest respect and recommendation. **★★★★★ — lgiroux12, May 2015** > We contracted with Point One Architects to provide a complete renovation to one of our bank branches. In addition to brightening and updating the interior of the building, we asked that the building be more 'visible' to the street as it sets back. The professionals at Point One were sensitive to our work environment needs, and were able to integrate those needs with a fresh look that included light wood, bank theme colors, and useable space. They also crafted a canopy that stretched to the sidewalk, which enhanced visibility to passersby. The staff were highly sensitive to our needs, provided a wealth of options within our budget, and worked extremely well with the contractor. I highly recommend them for either residential or commercial projects. **★★★★★ — hamilt, April 2015** > I have continued to work with Sabrina from this firm over an extended period of time right into the present. We design the sections of my house and then I implement each section of the renovation over time. I do this because I live on this property only half the year and that makes doing everything at once problematic as welll as the fact that I live in the project as it moves along. > Sabrina was always available, never tired of my 1001 questions, helped secure resources to implement some of the aspects of the project that flummued the builder, while creating imaginative design solutions. > I have worked as an interior designer with many of my clients architects over my career and though this firm was never one of them it is the only one I would hire for my own house. > The competence of the firm is coupled with an openmindedness and a willingness to be collaberative that is difficult to find. And that collaboration allowed me to achieve a reflection of ME the OWNER rather than a FIRM STYLE! > If you want a good experience and an outstanding result hire POINT ONE! **★★★★★ — hufflepuff1080, March 2015** > What a wonderful group of professionals! Our primary architect was Sabrina Foulke, who created an aesthetically beautiful and functional design in a very tight space. She is incredibly knowledgeable about all details of design and construction and has met all deadlines. She was very mindful to incorporate our needs into the final design and has carefully followed the process as the construction has proceeded. I believe the final cost of this project will be below budget, something that rarely occurs! We now consider Sabrina a friend who will certainly design our next project. If you want quality architects with creative, beautiful designs, we could not suggest a better firm! **★★★★★ — Kaufmann Masonry LLC, Oct. 2014** > Attention to detail , > I have done a number of projects with Point One over the years. Always professional and easy to communicate with. Looking forward to the next possible project. > Karl Kaufmann > Kaufmann Masonry LLC ## Selected projects - [Old Lyme Cottage Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-lyme-cottage-renovation-pj-vj~219618) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Featured Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/featured-details-pj-vj~235722) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: This collection is where we are sharing the best, most elegant and charming details on a variety of our projects both large and small. - [Shoreline Poolhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shoreline-poolhouse-pj-vj~935691) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [A Modern Essex Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-modern-essex-residence-pj-vj~259704) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [New Canaan Manor House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-canaan-manor-house-pj-vj~40274) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [A Modernized Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-modernized-colonial-pj-vj~261014) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Watch Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watch-hill-pj-vj~40614) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: Lovely Watch Hill Residence - [Beautiful Connecticut Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-connecticut-home-pj-vj~261893) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [A Country Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-country-residence-pj-vj~491195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Tolland Family Abode](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tolland-family-abode-pj-vj~259697) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 37 - [Beach Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-retreat-pj-vj~216094) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Suburban Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-residence-pj-vj~187571) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Stylish and Green](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stylish-and-green-pj-vj~235717) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Before-and-After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-pj-vj~172739) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Carriage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carriage-house-pj-vj~136349) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Shore Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shore-home-pj-vj~46074) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Coastal Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-pj-vj~40613) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Kitchen Idea](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-idea-pj-vj~46058) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Essex Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/essex-home-pj-vj~40572) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [A Wright Inspired Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-wright-inspired-residence-pj-vj~40559) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/point-one-architects-pfvwus-pf~151061859) ## Ideabooks - [Hardscaping & Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61926964/list/hardscaping-patios) — 1 idea - [Millwork & Built-ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54619521/list/millwork-built-ins) — 4 ideas - [Playroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52290272/list/playroom) — 11 ideas - [Bucolic Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51960184/list/bucolic-homes) — 6 ideas - [Shed Dormers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20352357/list/shed-dormers) — 13 ideas - [Best Beach Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49528429/list/best-beach-cottages) — 20 ideas - [Unique Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49717978/list/unique-spaces) — 14 ideas - [Client 4](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28548656/list/client-4) — 6 ideas - [Client 3](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26906188/list/client-3) — 40 ideas - [Client 2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23862623/list/client-2) — 9 ideas - [Client 1](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17897154/list/client-1) — 33 ideas - [Ryan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1031124/list/ryan) — 9 ideas - [APS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/811088/list/aps) — 9 ideas - [Kingsbridge](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/903740/list/kingsbridge) — 5 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/pointonearchitects) ## Community Q&A **Q: who is the manufacturer of the entertain center** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your interest. This is a custom built-in media center. Our office worked with the homeowners to design the unit and the contractor built it to our specifications. **Q: Mantel** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the fireplace surround custom or from a kit? A: Thank you for your interest in this beautiful mantle. It was entirely custom for the homeowner. **Q: What is the size of this pool? Thanks in advance for your assistance.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello, the pool is a 6' x 9' Endless Pool. Hope this helps you! **Q: Can you share the roof shingle color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it pewter wood? A: Hi Suzanne, these shingles are bleached white cedar. As the wood ages, it will turn a traditional soft grey color. **Q: What color is the stain used?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The builders on this project were Karp Associates in New Canaan, CT. They would be best to answer specific questions regarding finishing techniques. **Q: Siding?** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of wood is the siding? Thx A: Hi Germain, the siding is cedar. Thanks for your interest! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*