Studio III Architects

What Studio III Architects does

Studio III Architecture is a privately held, founder-led architecture practice headquartered in Bristol, Vermont, that delivers custom architectural design services for high-end residential clients and select commercial (gallery/retail) clients across New England, New York, and Connecticut. The firm is led by Vermont architect Gregor Masefield, AIA — a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate and NCARB-certified architect licensed in VT, NY, and CT — and is differentiated by a sustainability-oriented design philosophy emphasizing native materials, sensitivity to northeast climate, and energy-efficient outcomes. Its core offerings are bespoke new-construction, renovation, and adaptive-reuse projects (e.g., Adirondack great camps, lakeview residences, gallery transformations) rather than a software or productized service.

Underlying technical capability centers on sustainability credentials and multi-state licensure rather than proprietary technology: Masefield holds the Certified Passive House Consultant credential from Passive House US, and the firm is an adopter of the architecture 2030 Challenge, signaling a commitment to carbon-neutral building standards. Project delivery relies on a tightly curated local-craftsmen ecosystem — including repeat builder partners Silver Maple Construction, Smith and McClain, and Tissot Construction — and on a recurring photography partnership (Susan Teare) for portfolio-grade documentation. The technology footprint is a WordPress portfolio website plus a contact-form inquiry channel; no API, app, or platform product exists.

The business model is a traditional professional services fee structure tied to project scope (new construction, renovations, adaptive reuse), with revenue generated per commission rather than via recurring or subscription contracts. GTM is direct-to-client: portfolio-driven referrals and inbound inquiries from the website funnel into project-based engagements in the Northeast. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer concentration is diffuse across individual residential and small commercial clients, with Edgewater Gallery standing out as a notable repeat commercial relationship across multiple locations. The firm has not raised external capital, has no disclosed parent or institutional ownership, and is operating with an undisclosed but presumably small headcount characteristic of a boutique New England practice.

Name

Studio III Architects

Legal name

Studio III Architecture

Website

https://studio3architecture.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio III Architecture is a privately held, Bristol, Vermont–based architecture practice led by Gregor Masefield, AIA, delivering custom residential and select commercial design services across New England and upstate New York with a focus on sustainability, native materials, and Passive House principles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Sustainable building design
• Passive house consulting
• Commercial interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Studio III Architecture provides custom architectural design services including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects for residential and commercial clients. The firm specializes in sustainable design using native materials and Passive House principles, serving clients primarily in Vermont, New York, and Connecticut.

Product overview

Studio III Architecture is a traditional architectural services firm offering residential and commercial architectural design services. They do not operate a software product platform. Their service offering consists of custom architectural design and renovation projects delivered through collaborative client engagement. Projects include lake houses, residential makeovers, and gallery/retail space renovations. The firm's portfolio includes named projects such as The House at Elephant Rock, Adirondack Lake House, Charlotte Lakeview, Middlebury, Quaker Street, and Edgewater Gallery projects (On The Green, at Home, at Middlebury Falls).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Custom residential and commercial architectural design services including new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects for clients in Vermont, New York, and Connecticut. Delivered through collaborative client engagement with a focus on sustainability, native materials, and sensitivity to the northeast climate.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Craftsmen and BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio III Architecture has forged strong partnerships with talented local craftsmen and builders in Vermont and the surrounding regions, enabling high-quality construction execution aligned with their design philosophy of native materials and sustainable building practices.
• Silver Maple ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Maple Construction served as the builder for the Charlotte Lakeview project, collaborating on residential construction in the Vermont region.
• Smith and McClaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmith and McClain served as the builder for the Quaker Street project, which was featured in Fine Homebuilding magazine.
• Tissot ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTissot Construction served as the builder for the House at Elephant Rock project, constructing an Adirondack great camp in the deep woods.
• Susan TeareminorOthersSusan Teare provides professional photography services for Studio III Architecture's completed projects, including the Adirondack Lake House and Charlotte Lakeview.
• 2030 Challenge (Architecture 2030)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio III Architecture is an adopter of the 2030 Challenge, committing to sustainable design standards and carbon reduction in architecture.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scott Simons Architects: Portland, Maine architecture firm known for high-end residential and hospitality projects in coastal New England; directly comparable to Studio III in project type, regional climate expertise, and high-net-worth client focus.
• Coldham & Hartman Architects: Vermont architecture firm with a portfolio of custom residential, institutional, and adaptive reuse projects; similar to Studio III in size, regional focus, and commitment to place-based design.
• Hutker Architects: New England-based architecture firm specializing in custom residential and resort/community design with strong sustainability credentials; directly comparable to Studio III in clientele, regional focus, and craft-driven design philosophy.
• Cushman Design Group: Stowe, Vermont architecture firm specializing in high-end custom homes, mountain residences, and Adirondack-style projects in northern New England; highly comparable to Studio III in climate, client base, and luxury residential focus.
• Truex Cullins: Burlington, Vermont architecture firm offering residential, commercial, and community design across New England; comparable to Studio III in scale, Vermont/Northeast footprint, and mixed-use custom residential practice.
• Birdseye Design: Vermont-based architecture and planning firm working on residential, civic, and recreational projects across northern New England; competes in the same regional custom residential market as Studio III.

Broad incumbents

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based, nationally recognized architecture and design firm with a signature portfolio of high-end custom residential and sustainable design; broader and larger than Studio III but competing for similar ultra-high-end residential clients and offering similar sustainability-forward design language.

Regional players

• Pizzagalli Construction: Vermont-based construction management and general contracting firm active in commercial and multi-family projects; comparable to Studio III as a regional partner/peer in the Vermont built-environment ecosystem, though operating on the construction rather than architecture side.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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