Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Hartford, CT
Tecton Architects is a collaborative architecture, interior design, and master planning firm dedicated to creating spaces that unlock human potential. With over 45 years of experience since our founding in 1979, we serve clients across the Northeast and nine licensed states through two full-service offices in Hartford, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our approach prioritizes listening to client needs while combining creative vision with practical solutions to deliver innovative designs for academic, healthcare, public safety, and industrial environments.We maintain long-term relationships with 85% of our work coming from repeat clients, supported by a team of 50+ professionals including LEED Accredited Professionals, WELL Accredited Professionals, and Licensed Building Officials. Our commitment to transparency, sustainable design, and the human experience has shaped award-winning projects like the Connecticut Children's Medical Center and the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, while our strategic partnerships enable nationwide project execution.
Services
Architectural Services
Interior Design
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
BIM Documentation
Construction Administration
Sustainable Design
WELL Building Design
Wayfinding Design
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have 45 years of experience in architectural design and master planning
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals and Licensed Building Officials
- 85% of our work comes from repeat clients
- We offer full-service design from feasibility studies to construction administration
- Our sustainable design expertise includes WELL Building and Fitwel certifications
Services
Architectural Services
We provide comprehensive architectural services from concept development to construction completion. Our team creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client needs across education, healthcare, and public safety sectors. With 45 years of experience, we combine creative vision with practical solutions for projects of all scales.
Interior Design
Our interior design team specializes in creating environments that enhance user experience and functionality. We focus on space optimization, material selection, and branding integration while maintaining compliance with building codes and accessibility standards. Our expertise spans corporate workplaces, educational facilities, and healthcare environments.
Sustainable Design
We integrate sustainable practices throughout the design process, including LEED certification, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly materials. Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals and WELL Building specialists who create healthy, environmentally responsible spaces that reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
Master Planning
Our master planning services create comprehensive, future-ready development strategies for educational institutions and mixed-use campuses. We analyze site conditions, zoning regulations, and growth projections to develop phased implementation plans that balance immediate needs with long-term vision and community impact.
Construction Administration
We provide full construction administration services to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project execution. Our team conducts site visits, reviews contractor submittals, and addresses technical issues to guarantee quality control, budget adherence, and timely project completion across all building types.
People
Ted Cutler
Principal, CEO
Ted Cutler leads Tecton Architects as Principal and CEO, bringing decades of architectural expertise and strategic vision to the firm's operations and client relationships.
Jeffrey Wyszynski
Principal, COO
Jeffrey Wyszynski serves as Principal and COO, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the firm maintains its high standards of design excellence and client service.
Jeffery McElravy
Principal
Jeffery McElravy contributes as a Principal, focusing on project leadership and design innovation while maintaining the firm's commitment to architectural excellence.
Justin Hopkins
Associate Principal
Justin Hopkins serves as Associate Principal, bringing extensive design experience and leadership to Tecton's architectural projects and client engagements.
Nina Lapinski
Associate Principal
Nina Lapinski, an NCIDQ-certified designer, leads interior design initiatives while contributing her expertise in sustainable design and client collaboration.
Questions
What services does Tecton Architects offer?
We provide full architectural services, interior design, master planning, feasibility studies, BIM documentation, construction administration, and sustainable design solutions.
How long has Tecton Architects been in business?
We've been serving clients since 1979, with 45 years of experience in architectural design and planning.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on K-12 education, higher education, public safety, healthcare, industrial, and community projects.
Do you work outside New England?
Yes, we're licensed in nine states and have strategic partnerships enabling nationwide project execution.
What sustainability certifications do your team hold?
Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals, WELL Accredited Professionals, and Fitwel Ambassadors.
Where are your offices located?
We have full-service studios in Hartford, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island.
