Rhinebeck Architecture & Planning

Because of our experience over the past two decades on a wide range of projects, Rhinebeck Architecture has developed the resources of a very large firm, yet Rhinebeck's clients also benefit from the personal service usually available only at a small firm.
We offer the following services to help our clients plan, design and improve their building and site assets.
For our educational clients we specialize in Capital Project Planning, Building Condition Surveys, Educational Program Analysis, Five Year Master Plans, Design and Construction Phase Services and expediting NYSED reviews and approvals.

The design of good Architecture is one of the greatest contributions to society both now and throughout the history of mankind.
It can inspire, elevate and remind us of our accomplishments as individuals, as a team or as a culture.
Our designs, small or grand, take these beliefs into account when partnering with our clients and friends.
In this world of change and technology, we work with our clients to create buildings to meet the challenges of higher energy costs, discerning building occupants, sophisticated technology and efficient use of our natural resources.

The goal of sustainability is to minimize the impact that new or existing man-made structures have on the environment, now and in the future.
Rhinebeck Architecture's principals are LEED accredited designers and in collaboration with our clients, we strive to incorporate sustainable elements in the design of every one of our projects.
During the design process we review building and site infrastructure to recommend opportunities for improved sustainability including analysis of payback timelines.

Before the excavator starts, before the documents are prepared for construction and before the color sketches are created, we assist our clients in creatively planning their project.
We offer Master Planning services, Feasibility Studies and Preliminary Design to develop ideas into buildable concepts.
We review available information, prepare alternate studies, examine existing buildings and sites.
We help clients choose the best available location and orientation for their buildings.
Using the client's budget as a guide, we develop scenarios that show various ways to realize their ideas.

When designing new structures and additions, we work hard to develop a design that fits into the context of the neighborhood, the campus, or the countryside.
We choose colors and shapes that harmonize with their surroundings and when necessary, make bold statements announcing the entrance or the major feature of a building.
We are experienced with renovating and adding to historic structures, using modern materials and construction techniques that collaborate with historic buildings without overpowering the original design.