Founded in New York in 1974 as a design studio, Pagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects has since earned a reputation for exceptional waterfront architecture throughout North America.
ROGER BARTELS
Partner
Roger Bartels founded the firm in 1974. After procuring a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Lafayette University and a Master of Architecture from Columbia, he nurtured his craft with such architectural masters as Andrea Palladio, CFA Voysey, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and Standford White.
Subscribing to his own ideas of space and movement, Roger’s design talents are rooted in an authentically New England tradition, namely the iconic American Shingle style. Drawing inspiration from his extensive travels, Roger has cultivated his expertise with a distinguished identity of design, elegance, and contextual aesthetic.
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CHRISTOPHER PAGLIARO
Partner
Christopher Pagliaro is an award-winning architect and an experienced, licensed interior designer. His intimate knowledge of material and technique make him a vital resource in all aspects of the project, from generating the budget, to developing lighting design, to personally escorting his clients to various suppliers. Chris believes in working closely with each client to orchestrate a truly collaborative experience, resulting in a home that combines functionality and beauty to enhance the lives of those within.
Having obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the Catholic University of America.
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NICHOLAS A. SAJDA
Partner
Nick Sajda’s passion for architecture is truly instinctive, having grown with him since the age of twelve. An exceptional designer and intuitive architect, his focus lies in the art of balance, combining architectural details and design elements like spatial flow, light, scale and material with clients’ goals to bring their dreams into reality.
Nick earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute. Initially an exceptional design student of Roger Bartels, Nick joined the team in 1992. He has since led the design teams of complex, ambitious projects. Understanding the importance of both beauty and functionality, Nick works meticulously through each detail to accommodate special interests, overcome challenges, and transcend client expectations.
