Survey-first schematics
Laser scans and as-built photos land in the model before we lock massing.
Architecture · Hudson Valley
Buildings that listen to the land first.
Meridian Atelier designs homes, workplaces, and civic rooms where structure, daylight, and local craft stay in the same conversation from the first sketch through the punch list.
Selected work
Recent commissions where massing, material, and maintenance were resolved before permit.
How we run a commission
Every milestone ships with redlines owners and contractors can follow without a translator.
One-table reviews
Weekly charrettes keep clients, engineers, and code consultants in the same room.
Material mock-ups
We build corner samples so maintenance and patina are decided before specs freeze.
Readable schedules
Permit windows, float, and long-lead items are called out in plain language.
Indexed drawing sets
Contractors receive tabbed PDFs and sheet lists before mobilization.
Room-by-room handover
Warranties, O&M notes, and finish schedules are grouped the way facilities teams search.
Studio snapshot
- Active commissions
- 18
- On-time permit submissions
- 96%
- Average client rating
- 4.8
- Specialist consultants on roster
- 12
Leadership
Partners stay on the work—not only the pitch deck.
- Elena ParkDesign principal
- Jonah WeissTechnical director
- Amira SolStudio operations
Owner feedback
“Board members finally saw redlines they could follow without a gloss deck.”
“Accessibility reviewers praised how complete the egress sheets were on first submission.”
“Field decisions landed in shared folders within a day—no lost email threads.”
Typical civic wing schedule
Milestones from a recent library addition—dates shift with jurisdiction, deliverables stay the same.
- Sep 2026
Schematic approval
Massing, entry sequence, and primary palette signed after workshop three.
- Aug 2026
Survey complete
Laser scans and photo logs delivered to consultants within five days of access.
- Jul 2026
Kickoff
Brief, budget bands, and communication plan aligned with facilities and security.
Project FAQ
For owners, developers, and facilities teams evaluating a new architect.
Do you take smaller commissions?
Yes—select projects under 5,000 sf when the brief is clear and the schedule is realistic.
How do you coordinate consultants?
We issue a responsibility matrix up front and host weekly calls until permit.
Can you work remotely?
Yes, with scheduled site visits and shared models; local codes are researched per jurisdiction.
What do we own at each milestone?
Native models, PDF sets, and spec outlines transfer at every fee event.
Do you support bidding?
We can issue bid packages, answer RFIs, and join interviews on request.
How are changes tracked?
Every revision is numbered with a short note on scope and fee impact.
Visit the studio
Meridian Atelier, 14 Studio Row, Hudson, NY 12534
- Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00
- Site visits by appointment
+1 (845) 555-0120
Ready to plan your next building?
Share a site photo and program sketch—we reply with a sample brief, fee letter, and redacted drawing set.