--- title: "William D. Earls AIA Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/william-d-earls-aia-architect-pfvwus-pf~378122556 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~378122556.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "William D. Earls AIA Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a6c3d02405674ed6_1834-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "16 Deerfield Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897, United States" latitude: 41.2018 longitude: -73.4383 phone: "(203) 762-7462" website: http://www.williamearls.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 82 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # William D. Earls AIA Architect Original Houzz profile: [William D. Earls AIA Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/william-d-earls-aia-architect-pfvwus-pf~378122556) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Wilton, CT - **Serves:** Stamford, North Stamford, Norwalk, East Norwalk, Greenwich, Westport, Ridgefield, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Redding, Easton, Southport, Weston, Pound Ridge - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2016–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Design influences everything in our lives. Design itself is influenced by the client, program, site, context and budget. It is our role to create more than the sum of these parts. When we have the opportunity to design, we can create something that will have a positive influence on our lives, and perhaps the lives of others to come. William D. Earls AIA NCARB holds Bachelor and Master Degrees in Architecture and is an award winning registered architect specializing in custom residential, commercial and municipal architecture. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and on the cover of Westport and AtHome Magazines. His work was recently awarded a Preservation Award from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. His work also received an Alice Washburn Special Commendation Award for Sensitivity and Restraint in Preservation from the Connecticut chapter of the American Institute of Architects. William D. Earls is the author of "The Harvard Five in New Canaan: Mid-Century Modern Houses by Marcel Breuer, Landis Gores, John Johansen, Philip Johnson Eliot Noyes" published by W. W. Norton and Co. 2006. Mr. Earls has lectured at Modernism Week in Palm Springs and at Rudolph Hall at the Yale School of Architecture. His work has been built in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont and Florida. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Historic Building Conservation ### Areas Served - Stamford - North Stamford - Norwalk - East Norwalk - Greenwich - Westport - Ridgefield - Darien - New Canaan - Wilton - Redding - Easton - Southport - Weston - Pound Ridge ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | William D. Earls AIA Architect | | Address | 16 Deerfield Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897, United States | | Phone | (203) 762-7462 | | Website | http://www.williamearls.com/ | | License Number | 8298 | | Followers on Houzz | 82 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/william-earls/5/2a8/430 - Blog — http://www.williamearls.com/ ## Offers Mention Houzz For A Free Consulation ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [William D. Earls AIA Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/william-d-earls-aia-architect-pfvwus-pf~378122556) - **Website:** http://www.williamearls.com/ - **Phone:** (203) 762-7462 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Member of the AIAMember of the Connecticut Chapter of the AIAMember of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards2014 Preservation Award from the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation2014 March/April cover of Westport Wilton Weston Magazine - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2016–2022), 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) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — d\_and\_c\_in\_stamford, Dec. 2021** > Bill did a terrific job turning our renovation ideas into a new MBR suite that flows as if it were part of the original architecture. Amazing use of somewhat limited space, a really smart and elegant layout that incorporated everything we wanted. > > Good job keeping things on budget. Helped us to find/manage an excellent contractor. Lots of valuable design advice/perspective. Navigated us past a few big renovation surprises (and various mid-project client changes - yes, I'm guilty) without much ado at all. A real pleasure to work with him. > > 100% recommended - our first and only call for all future projects. **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > David: > Thank you. I think of you guys often! It was a pleasure getting to know you both. > Bill **★★★★★ — Peter Bekker, May 2020** > After firing two architects who were unable to meet our vision and budget for our 1954 mid-century modern house renovation project, we hired Bill Earls after discovering his book entitled "The Harvard Five in New Canaan" (W.W. Norton & Co. 2006) describing mid-century modern houses by five famous architects. The work done by Bill was transformative. Bill calmly and expertly guided us through a challenging renovation project, opening up the floor plan and introducing innovative solutions, including various sky lights, that flood our living space with light. The end result is stunning and represents excellent value-for-money. Bill clearly was born to be an architect judging by his skills and enthusiasm. He is reasonably priced and an absolute joy to work with. We would hire him again in a heartbeat. **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > OK, I'm blushing. You guys are dream clients. Thank you for letting me work with you. **★★★★★ — evekessler, Dec. 2015** > William Earls raised our beach house post Hurricane Sandy. In the process he expanded our outdoor entertaining space and added a media room to the house. All seaside windows were replaced and re-designed to withstand hurricane wind and improve our sea view. Damaged floors were replaced and his guidance was not traditional, but looks perfect in this setting. Earls's design choices were all well-considered and substantially improved the function and style of our house. Earls was the third architect that we hired in this process. His easy manner, sure hand and refined sense of style were, at last, a perfect fit. The house gives the impression of having always been like it is now. We love our house and we have Earls to thank. Highly recommended. **★★★★ — jpbartleyjr, Dec. 2015** > I have had the pleasure of working with Mr Earls to raise my home to mitigate potential flood damage. Bill is clearly competent and is respectful of ones budget. He has also worked closely with many of my neighbors and the quality of his work is quite evident **★★★★★ — mseo, Nov. 2015** > Bill worked with us patiently over a year and half. It was a renovation that took the house down to the studs. The renovation consisted of many structural changes to the house. We raised the roof, added a third floor, completely reconfigured the second and first floors and did a complete makeover of the front of the house. The house transformation was incredible. We are very please with the architectural aspects of the job, very high quality and elegant. Bill is incredibly talented, very patient and thoughtful. He has a calm demeanor which helps during stressful times. He always made himself available to us. He is also honest and easy to work with. We would highly recommend Bill for any job, big or small. **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > Thank you for the wonderful review. > I had to look back at my records. We started with initial ideas back in 2008! Seems like I saw the family grow up. > It really was a transformation. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you. You were both always very kind. **★★★★★ — Kling Brothers Builders LLC, Nov. 2015** > I have worked with Bill on a project in Greenwich for over a year, his designs are perfect and the details are flawless! Bill is a top notch professional, weather dealing with the Client and meeting all their design and function needs, as well as meeting all our needs as a Builder. He is always responsive to any of our questions and always has a reasonable answer to solve issue that may arise during construction. > > I highly recommend Bill! > Keith J. Kling > Kling Brothers Builders LLC. **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > Thank you Keith. You are honest, straightforward, a great value, and your crew is a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Brian Wagener, Nov. 2015** > We hired Bill to develop a plan for our circa-1700s home. It was a challenging project, as the home had an unusual layout, multiple levels, and very low ceilings. He came up with a plan that was completely different than anything we has envisioned, but as soon as we saw it my wife and I knew it was what we HAD to do. > > Bill is an incredibly thoughtful architect and designer. He measures by hand so that he can "get to know" the house, and has almost an anthropologist's curiosity for understanding how his clients live so that he can design the space around them. I think a great architect works with you but also challenges you, and Bill did both - he basically insisted, for example, that we add a playroom (which we were not in favor of!) and it's now one of our favorite areas of the house. He has fabulous attention to detail, both in the construction (of course) and in design details such as mouldings and trim. > > He's a great partner and a pleasure to work with - I'm so glad we partnered with him on our home and highly recommend him to anyone embarking on a major project. **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > OK, I think I'm blushing. Thank you for letting me work with you. It is a landmark house, and it is inspiring to be a part of it's history. It was courageous for you to take it on, but I think it will be rewarding for your family for years to come. Thank you again. **★★★★★ — jmp427, Nov. 2015** > We worked with Bill over the course of a year in a down-to-the-studs renovation. While most of Bill’s projects are traditional, he was very enthusiastic about renovating our mid-century modern. We met him at a lecture he gave when his book, “The Harvard Five in New Canaan,” was published. We planned the project for 6 months before beginning work during which time Bill learned about our lifestyle to help us create an environment that would support and enhance it. Together, we looked at some of the iconic moderns in New Canaan and discussed which elements might work for us. He recommended a wonderful contractor with whom he worked closely to bring the project to fruition. We moved in in 2008 and still thoroughly love and enjoy our dream house. **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > Michael and Jeannie: > Thank you for the terrific review. You forgot to mention your house got on the cover of Westport magazine! I can't believe you moved in in 2008. Seems like yesterday. I count you among my friends. Especially because you had patience for me and my obsessions on the details. Obviously, I couldn't have done it without you. So Thank You. > Bill **★★★★★ — Rachel Ranieri, Nov. 2015** > Bill designed a renovation on our basement and completely transformed the space both appearance and usability. He was innovative and budget-conscious. He is very pleasant to work with and prompt in meeting deadlines. **★★★★★ — mbmoscat, Oct. 2015** > Bill helped me renovate and bring back to life a 110 year old waterfront cottage. He had great vision for what it once was, as well as what it could be. > The living space is so light, taking full advantage of sun exposure. The proportions are spot-on, with architectural detail in each room but not over the top. > I frequently notice people stopping to look at the house as they drive/walk by. Bill did a masterful job here. Everything came together beautifully! **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > Thank you for the wonderful review. I am also very happy with the way everything turned out. You were very brave considering where we started from, but I am glad you had the courage. It continues to get compliments from everyone who sees it. **★★★★★ — proctor\_lorinda, Oct. 2015** > Bill Earls did an outstanding job designing our project. We had two objectives; to expand our kitchen/family room and to add on a master bath upstairs. We also wanted to make it all look like the addition was part of the original house. Bill came back to us with a draft proposal and we were so delighted with the plan that his first draft became our final plan! > > Bill is very easy to work with. He has a kind, courteous demeanor and he gets along very well with the contractors. He helped us find a contractor and assisted us with selecting materials, etc. so we were able to keep the project within our budget. > > The project took approximately 9 months to complete and Bill was heavily involved throughout the construction so when there were issues or concerns with the work being done, he took on the responsibility to resolve them so we didn’t have to deal with conflicts. With all of the choices and decisions required to be made on a daily basis, it can get overwhelming but Bill broke down the decisions and he was always available and willing to consult on every small detail. Since completing our larger project, we have used Bill’s services on a few smaller projects including a stone patio that we love. Bill’s advice and eye for design has been invaluable and we highly recommend him and his work. **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > Lorinda: > Thank for for the kind review. And thank you for uploading those photos. I have them in my portfolio and need to add them to Houzz! I remember the porch we started with that became the family room. It came a long way! I hope you have had plenty of good use of everything. > Bill **★★★★★ — kimdelaney67, Oct. 2015** > Our family is just completing our second major project with Bill Earls which included taking prewar homes down to the studs and rebuilding for todays lifestyles and needs. > Bill is not only very talented but extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the entire process. > He works on projects of all size as well as budgets of which he is sensitive to. He makes suggestions but really listens to clients in order to meet their needs. > We are very happy with both of our projects and highly recommend Bill D. Earls. **Comment from William D. Earls AIA Architect:** > Kimberly: > Thank you for the wonderful review and all of the opportunities you have given me. Everything we have done together has benefited from your terrific eye. I look forward to collaborating more in the future. > Bill ## Selected projects - [Tudor Renewal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-renewal-pj-vj~6686826) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Greenwich Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwich-renovation-pj-vj~5881370) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 11 - [Greenwich Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwich-barn-pj-vj~6680883) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Brick Georgian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brick-georgian-pj-vj~305898) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Scarsdale Modern Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scarsdale-modern-renovation-pj-vj~6186705) - Location: Scarsdale, NY - Photos: 7 - [Bali Inspired Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bali-inspired-pool-house-pj-vj~4990229) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 7 - [Gores Pavilion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gores-pavilion-pj-vj~1122022) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Greenwich Tudor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwich-tudor-pj-vj~2155209) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Martha's Vineyard Tree House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martha-s-vineyard-tree-house-pj-vj~1132859) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Modern House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-house-pj-vj~1122009) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Old Greenwich New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-greenwich-new-build-pj-vj~5035708) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Antique Renovation and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/antique-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~2140471) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Traditional Kitchen and Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-and-bathroom-pj-vj~1122067) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Waterfront Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfront-cottage-pj-vj~1118903) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Shippan Master Suite Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shippan-master-suite-addition-pj-vj~1118955) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Harbor View Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-view-cottage-pj-vj~1122095) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [New Canaan modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-canaan-modern-pj-vj~2182345) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Wilson Point Shingle style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilson-point-shingle-style-pj-vj~1157544) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/william-d-earls-aia-architect-pfvwus-pf~378122556) ## Community Q&A **Q: Would you mind sharing the paint color? Walls and trim. Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The ceiling is Benjamin Moore ceiling white, but the trim and walls are custom colors, made to match the wallpaper elsewhere. **Q: Houseplan** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the houseplan available? A: This was a full renovation of a 1940's cottage. I changed the floor plan and added porches and a third floor. But I'm not sure the floor plans would be appropriate for a new house considering we were basing it on the footprint of the old house. Do you have a site? The views and street front approach will start the design.... --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*