Austin Patterson Disston Architects

What Austin Patterson Disston Architects does

Austin Patterson Disston Architects is a privately held, partnership-structured architectural and planning firm founded in 1982 by David Austin and McKee Patterson. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, the firm operates additional offices in Quogue, New York (Hamptons) and West Palm Beach, Florida, serving clients across the Northeast and Florida luxury markets. With a staff of approximately 17 — including four registered architects and two LEED-accredited professionals — the firm is led by Senior Principal Stuart Disston (multi-state licensed in NY, CT, MA, RI, PA, FL) and Principal Joshua Rosensweig.

The firm provides full-service architectural design across five portfolio categories: contemporary, traditional, renovation/restoration, community and leisure, and miscellaneous (pools, kitchens, architectural details). Service modules span pre-project analysis (site evaluation, zoning analysis, feasibility), project development (master planning, schematic design, engineering coordination), and contract documents/construction administration. Clients are primarily high-net-worth individuals commissioning bespoke residences, along with private clubs and hospitality venues.

Austin Patterson Disston Architects generates revenue through professional architectural fees on a project-specific, quote-based pricing model. Distribution is direct, with engagements sourced through referrals, publication features in shelter magazines (Architectural Digest, Luxe, House Beautiful, Connecticut/Hamptons Cottages & Gardens), and a consultation-first approach from its three offices. The firm does not disclose pricing publicly and operates without external institutional investment, with ownership distributed among managing principals and emeritus founding partners.

Name

Austin Patterson Disston Architects

Legal name

Austin Patterson Disston Architects

Website

https://apdarchitects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Austin Patterson Disston Architects is a privately held, partnership-structured architectural firm founded in 1982, with offices in Connecticut, the Hamptons, and Palm Beach. It provides bespoke residential, hospitality, private club, and institutional architecture to high-net-worth clients.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Historic renovation restoration
• Hospitality club design
• Master planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwalk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural firm providing design services for renovation, restoration, and new structures, as well as site planning, master planning, interior architecture, and hard landscape design. Revenue is generated through professional architectural fees for bespoke projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Austin Patterson Disston Architects is a full-service architectural and planning firm providing design services for new construction, renovation, and restoration of residential, hospitality, private club, and institutional buildings. The firm delivers end-to-end services spanning pre-project analysis (site evaluation, zoning, feasibility), project development (master planning, schematic design, engineering coordination), and contract documents and construction administration, complemented by site planning, interior architecture, and hard landscape design.

Product overview

Austin Patterson Disston Architects is a full-service, award-winning architectural and planning firm with offices in Norwalk, Connecticut, Quogue, New York, and Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1982, the firm offers comprehensive architecture and design services organized across multiple service modules: Pre-Project Analysis (site evaluation, zoning analysis, feasibility studies), Project Development (master planning, schematic design, engineering coordination), and Contract Administration. The firm specializes in residential, hospitality, and private club projects across five portfolio categories: Contemporary Architecture, Traditional Architecture, Renovation & Restoration, Community & Leisure, and Miscellaneous projects (pools, kitchens, baths, architectural details). The firm also coordinates with consultants including surveyors, landscape architects, and interior decorators.

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Products and services

• Architecture & Design Services Full-service architectural and planning services including design for renovation, restoration, and new structures, as well as site planning, master planning, interior architecture, and hard landscape design for residential, hospitality, club, and institutional clients.
• Pre-Project Analysis Front-end architectural services covering site evaluation, zoning analysis, feasibility studies, construction budgeting, scheduling, and historic structures analysis for prospective clients.
• Project Development Mid-phase architectural services including master planning, government coordination, schematic design, design development, mechanical and structural engineering, interior architecture, and lighting design.
• Contract Documents & Construction Administration Back-end architectural services including contract negotiation, shop drawing and sample review, on-site representation, and post-construction monitoring to deliver projects to completion.
• Consultant Coordination Project coordination with surveyors, zoning specialists, soils analysts, landscape architects, and interior decorators to deliver integrated architectural outcomes.
• Contemporary Architecture Modern architectural design projects featuring clean lines, contemporary materials, and minimalist aesthetics for residential, hospitality, and club clients.
• Traditional Architecture Traditional architectural design including Shingle Style, Colonial, Georgian, and Tudor Revival styles for residential and institutional clients.
• Renovation & Restoration Renovation and restoration of historic properties, including preservation of architectural heritage for residential and institutional owners.
• Community & Leisure Architecture Community facilities and leisure projects including libraries, beach clubs, and private clubs designed for cultural and hospitality organizations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SBP HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBP Homes serves as builder and interior designer for multiple projects including the Bauhaus Farmhouse project. They work collaboratively with APDA on design and construction execution.
• Nima DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partner for Bauhaus Farmhouse project, collaborating on design execution.
• RM StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partner for Bauhaus Farmhouse project.
• William Kenny AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape design partner for Bauhaus Farmhouse project.
• Monica Fried DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer for Artists' Waterfront Retreat project in Quogue.
• LaGuardia DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect for Artists' Waterfront Retreat project.
• Coastal ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for Artists' Waterfront Retreat project.
• EK Construction LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor for Old Stone New Light project in Norwalk, CT.
• Hobbs Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor for North Fork on the Water project. Long-standing builder relationship.
• Barsanti DesmoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer for North Fork on the Water project.
• Devore Associates, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect for North Fork on the Water project.
• Wittmann Building Corp.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor for Anglo Caribbean Villa project in Palm Beach, FL.
• Lavinia Lemon InteriorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer for Anglo Caribbean Villa project in Palm Beach.
• Nievera Williams DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect for Anglo Caribbean Villa project in Palm Beach.
• Hamilton Design AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design for Beyond the Gate project.
• George E. Vickers Jr. Enterprises, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor for Beyond the Gate project.
• Hollander Design Landscape ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect for Beyond the Gate project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ken Fulk: Design firm with strong overlap in luxury residential and hospitality projects serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, with active work in the Hamptons and Palm Beach markets. Comparable to APDA in client demographic and luxury shelter magazine presence, though more design/interior-focused than architecture-led.
• Ike Kligerman Barkley: NYC-based boutique architecture firm specializing in classical, traditional, and historically-inspired residential architecture. Comparable to APDA in scale, classical/traditional design orientation, and focus on high-end custom residential projects with frequent shelter magazine features.
• Bobby McAlpine: Boutique architecture firm specializing in luxury residential design with a Southern geographic focus. Direct comparable in bespoke residential service model and high-net-worth clientele, though APDA's Northeast/Florida markets differ from McAlpine's core Alabama/Southeast base.
• Peter Pennoyer Architects: NYC-based boutique architecture firm specializing in classical, traditional, and historically-informed residential and institutional projects for high-net-worth clients. Direct comparable in scale (similar small team), service offering (renovation/restoration mastery), and client base (luxury residential in Northeast markets).
• Ferguson & Shamamian Architects: NYC-based boutique architecture firm focused on classical and traditional residential, country house, and institutional projects. Closely comparable in both classical design philosophy and high-net-worth client base; like APDA, the firm emphasizes context-driven design and has a strong publication record in Architectural Digest and traditional shelter magazines.
• Historical Concepts: Atlanta-based boutique architecture firm specializing in historically-inspired luxury residential design, including traditional, classical, and country house styles. Comparable to APDA in classical design philosophy, renovation/restoration expertise, and ultra-high-net-worth client base.

Broad incumbents

• Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA): Larger NYC-based architecture firm with a major residential and institutional practice that includes traditional, classical, and contextual modernism. Overlaps with APDA in luxury residential and traditional design but operates at much greater scale with broader institutional, multifamily, and commercial work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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