Mark Alex Maidique, AIA, Author at Bridger AAD

A Visit to the Bruce Museum

This morning I joined a guided tour at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich (as part of the Cornell Club of Fairfield – thank you Ching D’Arminio!). As an architect working in Fairfield County, I’ve driven past the Bruce countless times, but walking through with a guide revealed things I would have missed on my own. […]

AI and Architecture: A Work in Progress

[MM Disclaimer: I used AI to help write this, and I’m proud of it: Antrhopic’s Claude AI for the text, and Google Gemini for the images] I’ve been thinking a lot about artificial intelligence lately, which shouldn’t come as a surprise since it’s hard to avoid the topic these days. Every software update, every conference, […]

Featured in CC&G (+ On Cover!)

Big news (For us, anyways…) I’m excited to share some great news with you – our latest residential project is featured on the cover of Connecticut Cottages & Gardens magazine’s February 2025 issue! Being recognized by one of Fairfield County’s most respected design publications is a great honor, but we’re honestly just happy that more people are […]

5 Things to know about “Biophilic Design” (aka Nature is Awesome)

Numerous studies have shown that exposure to nature has a positive impact on human health and wellbeing.

Inset vs Overlay Cabinets: Which Should You Choose?

When designing residential architecture project, especially one incorporating a kitchen or bathroom, one of the key decisions you’ll face is the type of cabinetry to install. Two popular styles that often come up are inset and overlay cabinets. Each offers a distinct look and functionality, and understanding the differences between them can help you make […]