Bridger AAD is a team of architects based in Darien, CT, committed to creating spaces that not only meet the needs of our clients, but also inspire and delight those who inhabit them. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique vision and goals. Our versatility allows us to tackle a wide range of projects, from residential homes to commercial spaces, with creativity and precision.
We provide Architecture, Approvals (permit management), and RE Development knowledge and expertise.
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When I was 11 years old, I disassembled my sister’s bicycle just to figure out how it worked. It’s true that she was not amused to come home that day to find it in pieces, but eventually, I did get it back together. More importantly, this was an early example of what has become a life-long curiosity about how things function and how they’re made. This curiosity, coupled with a passion for the arts, led me to pursue a career in architecture.
After architecture school, I was the first person from my graduating class to receive my license. Soon thereafter, started an independent practice, focusing on working with owners, designing residential renovations and additions, condo buildings, office buildings, and multi-unit subdivisions. In the process, I honed my understanding of client’s needs and wants, and how to be efficient and effective with time and budgets.
Wanting more exposure in real estate development, in 2001 we engaged as project managers for a Northeast developer, managing $20 million a year of construction. A master at repositioning buildings, from him we learned the art of transformation and how certain cues make us feel and interact with the built environment. I also learned an immense amount about the business and practice of development, which I apply to all of our projects to this day.
For the past twenty years, I’ve applied the knowledge and experience I’ve gained along the way to the task of making architecture as accessible and efficient as possible.
PS I still disassemble bikes, but now I usually put them back together better than they were before.
Sharon is a seasoned architectural professional, graduating in 1986 from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture. With a remarkable journey that began at the young age of 17, she worked alongside architects, funding her college education and amassing a wealth of diverse experience over the years.
Her extensive expertise spans a wide range of architectural realms, including historic preservation, religious structure design and restoration, residential projects encompassing single and multi-family dwellings, institutional construction, compliance with building codes for public schools, multi-use facilities, corporate spaces, retail establishments, medical offices, and healthcare facilities. Throughout her career, Sharon has excelled in providing programming, space planning, design, and construction documentation services.
Sharon’s professional journey has taken her from Dallas, TX, to New Haven, CT, to New York, NY, and finally settling in Guilford, CT. Since 1997, she has successfully operated as an independent design and drafting consultant based in Madison, CT. Working remotely from her home, she collaborates with architects and project managers from major cities like NYC to Boston.
As an accomplished independent design consultant, Sharon has contributed to a diverse range of projects. Her portfolio includes healthcare initiatives such as clinical and office spaces, interior design for retail and corporate environments, exterior re-facing and renovation of retail establishments, recreational sport complexes, civic transportation and parking facilities, as well as numerous residential projects involving both new construction and remodeling.
In 2020, Sharon embarked on a new endeavor, joining Bridger AAD as a designer and draftsman, with a primary focus on residential remodel projects.
Proficient in AutoCAD, she possesses a meticulous and detail-oriented approach, ensuring thoroughness in all her endeavors. Her unwavering passion for her work is evident in the dedication she brings to every project she undertakes.
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