We view the practice of architecture as a service and an art and architecture itself as that which both accommodates and inspires. The design process involves collaboration and interpretation, and each design evolves in its own way in response to site, context, program and client.
With the important recognition that environment has a profound effect on life, projects are tailored through landscape, building, and interior to fully realize the potential of each situation.Our work is characterized not only by appearance but consistent quality across a range of conditions. We listen carefully to our clients and work with passion to meet and exceed their goals.
Contemporary architecture breaks with past traditions, styles and standards. Rather than any one value, contemporary architecture is about innovation. Homes designs utilize state of the art materials, featuring glass and metal used in sometimes unconventional ways for a domestic space. Sustainability is also a concern of the contemporary architect.
With the important recognition that environment has a profound effect on life, projects are tailored through landscape, building, and interior to fully realize the potential of each situation.Our work is characterized not only by appearance but consistent quality across a range of conditions. We listen carefully to our clients and work with passion to meet and exceed their goals.
Contemporary architecture breaks with past traditions, styles and standards. Rather than any one value, contemporary architecture is about innovation. Homes designs utilize state of the art materials, featuring glass and metal used in sometimes unconventional ways for a domestic space. Sustainability is also a concern of the contemporary architect.
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Christopher Arelt's practice involves collaboration and interpretation, with each design evolving in its own way in response to the site, context and client. Arelt's work is seen as a continuation of, but also a response to Modernism; or, more specifically, a return to regionalism and artistry, where clients' projects are developed with the "heads, hearts and hands" of all those involved.
Carefully framed views of Ram Island and the Mystic River are amplified by a cool minimalist interior. Many of our projects are subject to the complexity of zoning, flood and historic regulations, we have developed an expertise in residential design that is sensitive to the coastline, its site, and surroundings.
Custom design is new to many clients. You may be wondering what to expect and have questions like "Where do we start?" and "How long does it take?" I'd like to familiarize you with the steps involved in taking a project from broad ideas and goals through refinement and specification to construction and occupation.
Christopher Arelt, principal and owner, was born in Port Jefferson, New York. He received his Master's in Architecture from Yale University in 1993, Master's in Business Administration from Duke University in 1987 and Bachelor's Degree, Magna Cum Laude, also from Duke, in 1985. He has been married to his wife Barbara for 30 years and they have a daughter, EmmaRose.
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Chris
Dec 22, 2020
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Cathy Briggs
Nov 17, 2020
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Noemi Di Cristofaro
Nov 02, 2020
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Scott Conner
Nov 01, 2020
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Chris is a brilliant architect who views each of his projects as a unique artistic endeavor. He is extraordinarily passionate about his work and partners closely with his clients throughout the design and development process to create stunning interior and exterior spaces that compliment the building’s setting. Chris is an artist and a perfectionist, and as a result his work is aesthetically consistent from the overall impression down to the finest details.
Maria DeFiore
Oct 30, 2020
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S. Sernau
Sep 14, 2020
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Christopher Arelt's vision, and his thoughtful, engaged collaboration with our builder, transformed our unassuming ranch home into a beautiful, comfortable haven. Our home is contemporary and fresh, yet livable and warm, without the stark chilliness of a lot of modern design. He understood exactly what we were going for, and he enhanced our original ideas in myriad ways, capturing views and light, and creating intelligent uses of space that never occurred to us. We love our home, and friends, family and guests love it, too. I cannot recommend more highly the experience of working with such an artistically
Sebastian O'Kelly
Aug 13, 2020
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We employed Nautilus Architects for a major expansion of our home. We live in Maryland in a close in suburb of Washington, DC and faced property space restrictions as well as tight zoning rules. Mr. Arelt was able to design an attractive expansion of our home that met our goals for additional space, rooms, and uses, while getting the details right so we avoided costly delays or project modifications from the zoning process. We highly recommend his firm.
Cathy M.
Aug 02, 2020
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Nautilus Architects redesigned my living space to meet the needs of our family. Chris' careful and detailed design allowed us to remove walls and open our kitchen, dining and living room. His thoughtful cabinet and island placement flows nicely when cooking and entertaining. We really appreciate the time he took with us to be sure everything was perfect.
Ben Jogodnik
Jul 26, 2020
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Christopher Arelt
Jun 09, 2018
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