Classic homes for modern living
“Our group has worked with Charles Hilton and his team of talented architects for over 5 years on the design, location and construction of a September 11th Memorial located in Greenwich. We hired Charles based on his unique vision for the Memorial and the care in his approach for the project. Charles Hilton and Nick Rotondi have been incredible to work with, generous with their time and visionary in their design. They have held our hands throughout the process and have led us to an incredibly successful outcome. It’s hard to please one client, but when your client consists of a board of 9 people, and 32 families tied to a tragic event, the job is nearly impossible. Charles Hilton Architects has pulled off the impossible as its not overwhelming, its unanimous that they have designed and helped us to build a special place for reflection, for education and for remembrance.”
“As proud and fortunate owners of a vintage western Maine lake cottage with stunning mountain views, my wife and I came to realize our place needed to be expanded for a growing family. We wanted more space yet something that would be in keeping with the original house. We engaged Chuck Hilton for the task. Familiar with his work in Greenwich, we felt he could apply the same skill, imagination, and practical tasteful design he had shown before. Though modest in comparison to his other work Chuck eagerly took on this project as an opportunity to use his considerable knowledge of waterfront design. What resulted was a handsome octagonal wing placed on an angle that adjoined the house to creatively enhance lake and mountain views. It honored the look of the older structure while giving the appearance that both had always been there. We have received many compliments. That Chuck and his team were able to accomplish this long distance also should be noted. We would never hesitate to use Charles Hilton Architects again.”
“We hired Charles Hilton Architects to design our home in Greenwich and we cannot recommend them highly enough. We chose to work with Chuck because we love how his Georgian homes have a unique, signature style that is still in keeping with classical architecture. Chuck listened to all of our priorities, and the home he designed for us is exactly what we had envisioned – symmetrical and beautifully proportioned on the exterior, with a slightly more modern, open feel on the interior. Chuck brought a calm, professional demeanor, and an incredible depth of knowledge to every meeting. His hands- on approach helped to smoothly steer the course of the project from the beginning. Chuck has assembled a talented team of architects with a diverse array of design specialties. The attention and time that Chuck and his colleagues gave us helped us to forge a personal relationship that made the process of designing our home both collaborative and enjoyable. There was no request they could not accommodate, and a number of times, they came back to us with a proposal that was superior to our request. We are so grateful for the level of thought and care they put into our project, and we hope to enjoy our home for many, many years to come!”
“We engaged Charles Hilton for a complete interior renovation of our backcountry home in Greenwich CT. Hilton brought an unusual sensitivity to our home’s classic Neo-Georgian design as well as to 21st century functionalism. He created warmth, comfort, and enhanced homeowner value by finding the overlap between good design and practical construction. He orchestrated the project team, which included the original builder for our home, new subcontractors, and his newly introduced interior decorator, by being meticulously detailed in reviewing all work, by challenging the quality of finished work, and in taking a hands-on approach to the selection of materials.”
“I am happy to provide the highest recommendation for Charles Hilton Architects. Mr. Hilton designed a magnificent building, seamlessly blending beauty, and function. The building was conceived as a multi-purpose addition and can accommodate children's physical activities, concerts, and theater as well as meeting space. Our project completed on time and within budget. The entire process was proactive, comprehensive, and very collaborative. We cannot say enough about the professionalism and demonstrated ethics of Mr. Hilton and his entire team. Should we have the need for architectural design and project management again, we will immediately retain Charles Hilton Architects to do the work.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Chuck and his team recently to help visualize, create, and execute on my clients dream of having a local foundation office in Connecticut. From the inception meeting, Chuck listened carefully, considered what the client was requesting, and masterfully designed exactly what they were looking for. I've worked with a lot of architects over the past twenty-five years, and I can confidently say, there is no experience like working with Charles Hilton Architects. They epitomize the word ‘Professional’. ”
“We hired Chuck in 2014 and worked with him and his staff for the next three years. We were building an “in town” home as we downsized from the old family house. The professionalism and attention to detail was unsurpassed. They measured every inch of the old house and determined what was important for us to replicate in the new home. They helped us through hiring the builder, oversaw the project and were present at every meeting with subs, contractors, engineers, and suppliers. They took as much ownership of the home as we did. They have stayed involved as project manager through 2018, a year after we moved in. Building a new home is a very consuming, and at times, harrowing project. We were supported by Chuck and his team in every detail. You will not find a better team to oversee your project.”
“Chuck and his team were such a pleasure to work with on the renovation of our Georgian home. We wanted to update the living spaces to be more modern and functional while preserving the style and spirit of the house and Chuck and his team worked tirelessly to achieve this vision. They were thorough and meticulous throughout the entire design and planning process until the project’s completion. As with many old homes, many quirky issues arose but Chuck was quick to deliver creative solutions that looked effortless in matching the character of the house. Their calm, confident and patient manner ensured that the renovations were as stress free as possible. We are so thrilled with the beautiful outcome of our home in many thanks to Chuck and his team.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Chuck Hilton and his team on the renovation of one of our houses and on another new home we built from the ground up. From start to finish I found them imaginative, hard-working and dedicated advocates for us throughout the process. They recommended both our decorator and contractor who we loved and together with our landscape architect produced a beautiful design that flows seamlessly from inside to out. They navigated the often difficult town approval processes with skill and worked closely with us all the way through construction to ensure the important details were attended to. We love our home. Chuck and his team are the best and I would highly recommend them!!!”
“In 2004 we purchased a very typical center hall colonial that needed a lot of updating. We hired Chuck Hilton to provide us with several options that would fit our budget. He brought a talented and friendly team to the table and after several revisions, we chose a plan that reflected our family perfectly. They produce beautiful and practical designs, and deliver very thorough and detailed construction drawings and specifications. They care. Eight years later and we still love coming home to our peaceful, beautiful home!”
“Having known Chuck Hilton personally for years and familiar with the quality of his work, we are thrilled to be using him for our home renovation. Chuck is very easy to communicate with and has wonderful ideas. The process to date has been easy: well organized, high taste levels and a superb level of customer service. From our initial conversations, to finalizing the drawings to choosing a contractor, Chuck and his team have exceeded our expectations. Whether it's the weekly meetings that include the contractor or happily accepting changes to the plans, Chuck and his team keep the entire process moving along well. It is rare to have a home renovation be so enjoyable. Chuck is available 24/7 for questions and each step of the way has been well thought out and perfectly executed. Clearly, we would highly suggest Chuck Hilton to everyone we know.”
“We worked with Chuck and his team for our complete home renovation including all new bathrooms, kitchen, and adding a third floor with additional bedroom and bathroom. It took some architectural and design genius to make all of our visions become a reality in our c1900 home. The end result exceeded all of our expectations and we couldn't have been more satisfied working with professionals like Chuck and David. We couldn't give a higher recommendation.”
“We hired Charles Hilton Architects to re-model our 1960's Dutch colonial home in Greenwich, CT. Not only were Chuck and his team incredibly professional, detail-oriented and kind, but their designs went beyond our greatest expectations. Chuck and his team listened to what we wanted and needed from our home and were able to seamlessly combine our more modern aesthetic with the beautiful traditional details that Chuck is known for. Our main priority with the renovation was to create a master suite, and Chuck designed a luxurious and sophisticated master bath and closet that not only made practical sense but simply took the house to another level. Chuck brings an amazing wealth of knowledge and experience to every project which is reflected in his detailed designs, service and thoughtful advice. It is a pleasure to see his designs come to life and we could not be happier with how they have turned out in our beautifully renovated home!”
“Chuck did renovations on our home in Connecticut as well as at a family summer retreat in Maine. On both projects Chuck’s calm, thoughtful approach made the experience a pleasure. The design creativity both enhanced the living space but remained within the character of the original structures. We could not be more pleased with the final outcome and working with Chuck throughout.”