Testimonials
The DeGaray’s
Charles and Stewart of Haver and Skolnick are the most talented, thorough, detailed, and professional architects that we have ever worked with. In addition to that, they are fun to work with. They are patient, and extremely flexible with changes, budgets, and timelines. It’s obvious that they have a lot of experience, they are always able to provide different ideas and options which allow us to make decisions. They leave no stone unturned in planning a project. Having personal experience of more than 40 years in dealing with high level construction projects, demanding schedules, and top notch architects in the New York City Metropolitan area, we can say that Haver and Skolnick are the best at what they do. We highly recomend using Haver and Skolnick on your project!
Skip Broom
We at HP Broom Housewright Inc. have been involved in high-end Residential Construction for over 40 years. We have worked with many architects through the years, and most recently had the honor of being awarded the construction of Stewart and Charles’ weekend home on Fishers Island. Their attention to detail in Architectural Design, Structural, MEP, Construction Documents, and Landscape/Site Design puts them in a class of their own. Their friendly approach, ability, and willingness to work with the construction team is something that is not always found in the industry. Our experience working with them has been nothing but a pleasure, and we look forward to the opportunity for future projects together.
Chris Spiller
Excellent firm to work with! As a builder I truly appreciate the attention to detail that they put into their projects, as well as their dedication to the project during construction.
Elizabeth Salem
Charles and Stewart took our pretty, but average, home and elevated it to extraordinary. They found creative ways to enhance existing spaces and also design new ones filled with classic lines and charming details. Their organizational and communication skills are excellent. My husband and I never worried about anything when they were in charge of our projects. From our first meeting with them, we understood that they were going to take care of the hundreds of details it takes to build a home, from the architectural drawings through interior design, and present it to us in an organized way that was easily understood. What could have been overwhelming was actually fun. Most importantly, we have a home that is exactly what we always dreamed of, and it is thanks to them. I believe their project photos speak for themselves. Just beautiful.
Brian Cossari
We recently had the honor of collaborating and found them to be compassionate, down to earth people who are dedicated to their client’s project. Charles and Stewart orchestrated the teams with efficiency and professionalism. They made sure every detail they created specifically for their client was completed accurately and on time. A pleasure to work with. We look forward to teaming up again in the future!
Cookie Keggi
Haver & Skolnick Architects took our very uninspiring Roxbury home to the stratosphere! Their professionalism and experience is reflected in the beauty of our home. The pleasing lines, the beautiful textures of differing materials, and the additions of dormers turned this toad into a prince!
Delbert Smith
We have been providing M/E/P design for projects with Haver & Skolnick for more than a decade. We’re always thrilled for the opportunity to collaborate with them not only because they do beautiful work but because they are also excellent communicators. Stewart and Charles are real team players: they are attentive to the client’s needs, anticipate what our engineers need and they are very hands on throughout the project.
Gregory Marshall
I’ve worked in this industry for nearly 42 years, so I know “True Quality” work can only be produced by “True Quality” people. Charles and Stewart are two of those people. They have the “IT Factor”: Integrity and Talent. I am so grateful for who they are and what they do.
Cory Jorgensen
We at Wesley Stout Associates recently had the pleasure of working with Stewart Skolnick and Charles Haver from Haver and Skolnick LLC Architects on a pool house project in Washington, CT. They made the collaboration effortless through great coordination and unmatched attention to details. Working together was easy and smooth from the start to finish, ending in an undeniably beautiful result for the clients. We look forward to many more collaborations in the near future, as this one certainly benefited all concerned.
John Roettger
I own one of the houses designed by Haver & Skolnick. It is each day that I wake up to admire the work of these architects. Their design for my home is truly brilliant with interesting angles and proportions that draw your eyes to the rooflines, ceilings, windows, and paneling throughout. Each room is a pleasure to spend time in. The siting of the structures within the hilly landscape takes advantage of the slopes, again giving each room interest and also beautiful views out of each window. I love every minute in my home. Haver & Skolnick have done remarkable work that will stand the test of time for generations to come.
Seth Churchill
True professionals! Incredibly organized, detail oriented, and follow through on every task. I consider it a privilege to work with Charles & Stewart.
Cheri Shaw
We've enjoyed a twenty year relationship with Haver & Skolnick Architects, collaborating on over a dozen projects, providing carpeting, tile, window treatments and custom upholstery. Charles & Stewart are always organized and are able to handle large and complicated projects with ease. They're very detail oriented and make sure that everything is in place when their clients move in. Charles & Stewart are a pleasure to work with and we look forward to many more projects together.
Thomas Piazza Jr.
I have spent 35 years in the field of construction; 25 years of which have been in the high-end residential construction sector. I was the Project Superintendent of a large residence in Washington,CT.; of which Charles Haver and Stewart Skolnick were the Architects.
I first met Charles and Stewart at the kick off meeting at their Studio. I was most impressed how well they managed the meeting, their cordiality and their professionalism.
The home they designed was very detailed and complex of structure. It was not going to be an easy home to build. They put so much effort into the drawings, the home came to fruition flawlessly. Haver and Skolnick Architects make a stupendous team. Not only did they do the architectural design: they did the landscaping design, interior design and decorating.
I have never worked with an Architectural firm as professional, courteous and artistic as Haver and Skolnick Architects. Because of their dedication and talent the project came together with silicon like smoothness. On time and on budget.
Lynne Jenkins
Working with Charles and Stewart is a seamless experience. Their vision of what their client wants is clear, and they go about attaining it in a most pleasant and professional manner. In addition, their work is not only beautiful but livable. We look forward to more collaborations in the future!
Kevin Chamberlain
We have been Haver & Skolnick's structural engineer on numerous custom residential projects over the past 10 years. Charles and Stewart are a joy to work with. They are masters at historic reproduction of antique New England houses and barns. Always up for a challenge. Very talented and highly recommended!
Alan Ives
In our four decades as a painting professional, Haver and Skolnick Architects are at the top of our list for professionalism and organization. It was a pleasure to work with them on what was a very large and complex project. Their attention to detail is unsurpassed.
CLJ Lancaster
Having designed and built two houses (one an English Country House, the other in the Jacobean Hunting Lodge style) ourselves, we now want to build a house in the style of an English Vicarage from the late seventeenth century. However, at this point in life we do not want to be our own contractor. We came to Haver and Skolnick with our specific conception and ideas, and they did not treat us like dilettanti or look askance at our drawings. Conversely, they perceived precisely what we envisioned. Entering our creation with verve and understanding, they guide with disciplined but artistic flare. We like their balance of art and business, elegance and grit. There is no doubt that they will strive for the “right note” that is so essential to creating a historical house because historic accuracy is always paramount. We look forward to working with them as we all transfigure this dream house into reality.
Ronald LeBlanc
I've had the privilege of collaborating with Haver & Skolnick Architects on an extensive Landscape / Garden project. Having worked closely with Stewart & Charles, I admire their creativity & attention to details. They have the unique ability to make a finished project appear as if it has been there for years, a very difficult task to accomplish, but one they do with ease.
Maria Taylor
As a twenty-five year luxury broker in Litchfield County, I have collaborated with my friends and clients Charles Haver and Stewart Skolnick on many occasions.
I am always highly impressed with their impeccable detail and professional, unique attention to every project they have undertaken. Their work is consistently and exquisitely executed every time. They are masters at their craft.
Charles and Stewart offer their nonpareil and creative talent and attention to detail that perfectly coalesces with their clients’ wishes for exquisite and personal spaces that reflect both the clients’ living and aesthetic needs.
In the last four years, I have had the honor to broker three of their eminent masterpieces. Their work is without compare; it is, simply, exquisite and first-rate. Each skillfully executed and professionally managed project is a thing of beauty and grace. That is the legacy of the preeminent and gifted Haver-Skolnick collaboration of ingenuity, taste, and finesse. My hat is off to them.
James Chan
Being a vendor in the design industry, I have yet to find more competent or professional individuals. They have a deep respect and understanding of architecture/design and are capable of creating any aesthetic to accommodate their clients.
Would not hesitate to recommend.
John Schnefke
I have worked with Charles on many projects for their customers. The professionalism, the quality of the products, materials and furnishings choosen, with their attention to details created a final home delivered to a customer that exceeded their expectations. On every project, the working relationship with Haver & Skolnick was easy and satisfying. This is a team that one enjoy's every time there is a need to work together.
Wendy Westcott
Do I begin by praising this creative team’s consummate ability to communicate and problem solve or do I extoll their inventive solutions and ideas? I have had the fortune to witness Charles Haver and Stewart Skolnick’s expertise first hand — in their level of customer service and in their impeccable design over the past two decades. Making clients feel comfortable and being respectful of their needs while remaining sensitive to the local vernacular is the foundation of Haver and Skolnick’s success story. Their finished product is always exquisite and why they maintain a stellar reputation in the area. They are terrific!
Bill Drakeley
Haver & Skolnick is a highly respected firm in the area, with whom we have been privileged to on work a number of projects. They are extremely professional and responsive. In terms of architectural detailing, they leave no stone unturned, so to speak. The product that is presented to the client for approval is the same product that is presented to the contractor to execute; there is no gray area. With a deep appreciation for their thoughtful approach to design, Drakeley Pool Company is pleased to recommend Haver & Skolnick without reservation.
Lauren Della Monica
I am an art consultant and had the pleasure of working in conjunction with Haver & Skolnick on a project to redesign a client's apartment and re-install the art collection. H & S ran the project in an extremely efficient and organized manner, thus making my job straightforward and seemless. They were a pleasure to work with every step of the way due to their professionalism and attention to detail. Artistically and creatively, they transformed the space to make the art collection sing. If only everyone were so talented! I highly recommend them and hope we can work together many times in the future.
Curt Smith
We have worked together with Charles Haver & Stewart Skolnick for many years and appreciate their attention to detail, innovative ideas and their unique ability to work well with the most sophisticated and demanding clients. We would recommend Haver & Skolnick to anyone in need of the highest caliber of architectural design, professional personal service and impeccable attention to detail.
Robert Benson
Haver & Skolnick Architects are consummate professional designers. They show a great ability to blend traditional design with a contemporary aesthetic. Always working to keep the needs of their clients foremost in the design process. They‘ve created beautiful homes that pay great attention to detail, form, and function. Couple this with their amazing sense of interior design and you have a winning combination.
Beth Eaton-Koch
Davenport Contracting has had the pleasure of collaborating on several large, custom homes with Haver & Skolnick Architects. Their ability to integrate historical structures into a 21st century lifestyle is superb. Stewart and Charles' attention to detail makes for smooth running building projects.
Lynne Ballard
I have had the pleasure of working with Haver & Skolnick for many years on several projects. My experience with them has always been beyond stellar. I have the utmost respect & admiration for them as architects & designers and would recommend them highly.