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Principal of Christopher Pagliaro Architects, Darien, CT
Christopher Pagliaro, BS Arch ’87, is the principal of Christopher Pagliaro Architects, located in Darien, CT. The firm believes that practicing architecture as a performing art leads to client satisfaction and has developed a premier reputation as the creator of exceptional waterfront architecture throughout North America. The firm brings the idea of “Total Work of Art” to each project and is the only Connecticut firm awarded the HOBI “Architect of the Year”. Recipients of 42 HOBI Awards, and 3 Innovation in Design Awards, its projects have received three “Connecticut Project of the Year” awards.
Chris lives in Wilton, CT, with his wife, Dorothy (nee’ DuPree – CUA ’86) and has served in numerous volunteer capacities, as well as the town’s Council on Public Facilities and has been an elected member of its Planning & Zoning Commission since 2017.