Karin Robinson

Wright & Robinson Architects is a firm that specializes in residential architecture and preservation, offering top-notch Passive House design. With a passion for fine old houses in Historic Districts, we also welcome civic, club, and commercial commissions of special interest. Our team of two, consisting of partners Mark Wright, AIA, and Karin Robinson, is dedicated to producing award-winning architecture that is appropriate for our clients' needs and lifestyle. We serve families in various locations, including Glen Ridge, Maplewood, Montclair, South Orange, and Ridgewood in New Jersey; New York City, Hudson, Fort Montgomery, and Rye in New York; West Redding in Connecticut; and beyond. We are licensed in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

Our Services

At Wright & Robinson Architects, we offer a wide range of services tailored to our clients' needs. Our specialty is in residential architecture and preservation, where we combine scholarship and craft traditions to create award-winning designs for our clients. We take a surgical approach when working on older houses, making precise adjustments to ensure a perfect fit for 21st-century families.

In addition to our residential services, we also offer Passive House design, which focuses on creating energy-efficient buildings that reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. We believe that designing sustainable buildings is crucial in combating climate change and preserving our environment.

We welcome commissions for civic, club, and commercial projects of special interest. We enjoy working on unique and challenging projects that allow us to showcase our creativity and expertise in the field.

Our Approach

At Wright & Robinson Architects, we believe that interiors and kitchens are integral to the overall design of a building. Therefore, we take a holistic approach when designing buildings, ensuring that every aspect of the building complements each other.

We take great pride in our attention to detail, ensuring that every building we design meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Our team's expertise in the latest design technology enables us to produce precise and accurate designs.

Our team's experience in working with historic buildings in Historic Districts allows us to design buildings that respect and preserve the character of the area while incorporating modern elements that meet our clients' needs.

Our Recent Projects

Our recent projects showcase our expertise in the field of architecture and preservation. We have worked on several projects that range from redesigning older houses to building new ones that complement their surroundings.

One of our notable projects is a renovation of a house in a Historic District, where we took a surgical approach to make precise adjustments that transformed the house's interior space, making it a perfect fit for the client's needs. Another project is the design of a Passive House building that incorporates sustainable elements while maintaining a modern and contemporary look.

Our commercial projects include the design of a clubhouse that complements the surrounding natural environment while incorporating modern amenities that meet the needs of its members.