Founded in New York in 1974 as a design studio, Pagliaro Bartels Architects has since earned a reputation for exceptional waterfront architecture throughout North America. Our philosophy hinges on the key concepts of place, space, light, scale, and material to create projects that combine functionality with aesthetic design. We believe in the marriage between a structure and a site. We design buildings that reflect a union between man, earth, and the environment, working with natural light to enhance spatial flow and convey a sense of warmth and grandness.