RICHARD SWANN, ARCHITECT Richard Swann, AIA, is a registered architect in Connecticut and New York with an independent practice established in 1987 – devoted almost exclusively to private residences. Reflecting an appreciation for eclectic design, many of the projects have been shingle-style homes and beach cottages. We are also well versed with the New England vernacular, and many other projects reflecting the classical Georgian or Greek-revival models. Almost all of our projects incorporate open, airy, sunlit and comfortable interiors for informal living. We like to fit solutions to problems, listening to clients’ needs and wishes—not working in a single signature style.

We endeavor to bring as much empathy and insight to “interior architecture“—kitchens, baths, interior finishes and specifications—as we do to the structural architecture itself. When using quality “luxurious” materials such as slate, wood shingle, stone, tile, natural and/or stained woodwork, it’s often important to be able to refer in builders who are skilled at that level of craftsmanship. Acting as consultants to owners, helping them find, negotiate with and manage the contractors is often essential to engineering value and leveraging investment.