Newman Architects, PC

Newman Architects, PC A collaborative design studio shaping spaces for education, commercial, and community clients.

Before demolition began earlier this month, our office visited Sports Haven, formerly known as Teletrack, to see Herb Ne...
08/26/2026

Before demolition began earlier this month, our office visited Sports Haven, formerly known as Teletrack, to see Herb Newman’s remarkable 1979 betting theatre one last time.
 
As the first off-track betting theatre in the world, Teletrack accommodated 2,300 spectators of live horse races on a large screen to bet as they would at the race track. The design responded to the particular interests of its contemporary society in the late 1970s, while seeking an ambience of wonder, excitement, and escape.
 
While it’s bittersweet to see the building go, we’re grateful for the chance to have experienced it one final time and celebrate its lasting legacy.
 
To learn more about the site and its demolition, see the link in our bio!
 

08/20/2026

Newman President and CEO, A. Brooks Fischer recently sat down with Rens Hayes IV, Principal at H + O Structural Engineering, to discuss the management and leadership strategies that have transformed Newman into the firm it is today.
 
To listen, search for Design Development, episode 191: A. Brooks Fischer, AIA, President and CEO of Newman Architects on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, or Spotify.
 

Newman Principal and Director of Housing, Paul Santos, AIA, will be presenting alongside fellow industry leaders tomorro...
07/29/2026

Newman Principal and Director of Housing, Paul Santos, AIA, will be presenting alongside fellow industry leaders tomorrow at the AIA Connecticut From Concept to Performance: Passive House and High-Efficiency Building Case Studies event at The Woodwinds in Branford, CT. The discussion will be moderated by Newman Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability, Dov Feinmesser, AIA, LEED AP BD + C.
 
At Newman, Paul has led the development of more than 1,500 housing units across Connecticut, championing sustainable and high-performance design solutions. His work includes two notable Passive House projects: Hill Central Redevelopment, a five-site affordable housing initiative in the heart of New Haven’s Hill neighborhood pursuing Passive House certification, and Shoreline Grove in Branford, the largest Passive House-certified project in Connecticut, the second largest in New England, and the tenth largest in the nation.
 
We’re proud to see Paul sharing his expertise on creating healthier, more energy-efficient communities and hope you’ll join us for this insightful conversation.
 
 

07/23/2026

After a fire destroyed the Wampanoag Country Club clubhouse in the Spring of 2024, Newman partnered with KBE to design and build their new clubhouse which opened a little over year later in late 2025. Follow along to learn from Jeff Pleshek, Project Manager, about the design-build process and key program elements which influenced the layout of the spaces within the new clubhouse.
 

We are excited to share that our new 90,000 square LEARN Regional Education Service Center Early Childhood School in Wa...
07/10/2026

We are excited to share that our new 90,000 square LEARN Regional Education Service Center Early Childhood School in Waterford, CT, has broken ground!

Created in partnership with the early childhood experts RDG Planning & Design, the design arranges grade-oriented wings and nodes of special programs, like exploration station and gym, along a central gallery spine, a canvas for student art and academic exploration. In these construction aerial photos, you can see the outlines of five of the seven wings, with steel started on the southern-most wing. Playgrounds between the wings are shared between classes with age-appropriate equipment and unique themes.

Thank you to our construction manager Gilbane for sharing this photo and to the full team for our successful collaboration thus far. We can’t wait to see this project come to life for LEARN students!

We are excited to announce that Peggy Chong, AIA, LEED GA, CHPC has joined Newman as Director of Higher Education and As...
06/16/2026

We are excited to announce that Peggy Chong, AIA, LEED GA, CHPC has joined Newman as Director of Higher Education and Associate Principal.
 
With experience working alongside institutions of higher learning across the country while at firms in New York including SOM and TenBerke, she brings a nuanced understanding of the complex challenges facing today’s campuses. Her perspective is shaped by close collaboration with university administrators, faculty, students, and staff.
 
We look forward to Peggy becoming a trusted advisor to Newman’s current and future clients as she cultivates resilient relationships that drive design and operational excellence on our higher education work.
 
Welcome, Peggy!
 

We are pleased to share that two of our educational projects received awards at the BuildGreenCT Green Building Impact A...
05/29/2026

We are pleased to share that two of our educational projects received awards at the BuildGreenCT Green Building Impact Awards Celebration: Walter P. Carter / Lois T. Murray Elementary / Middle School was awarded an Award of Merit in the Equity & Inclusion category and Wesleyan University Frank Center for Public Affairs was also awarded with an Award of Merit in the Higher Education category. Thank you to BuildGreenCT for the recognition and congratulations to all of the amazing award recipients!
 
📸: Walter P. Carter , Wesleyan PAC

We are proud to share that the AIA Connecticut Chapter has named Melinda Agron, AIA, NOMA, LEED GA a 2026 Women in Archi...
05/22/2026

We are proud to share that the AIA Connecticut Chapter has named Melinda Agron, AIA, NOMA, LEED GA a 2026 Women in Architecture Award recipient!
 
As Principal and Chief Operating Officer at Newman, Melinda has been an instrumental voice in restructuring the firm’s operations, using data-driven insights to ensure high performance and support staff growth and evolution. Since joining Newman in 2018, Melinda has been pivotal in driving the overall improvement of office culture, knowledge, structure, and performance at Newman. Outside of the office, she serves as an Instructor at the Yale School of Architecture and as a Board Member of the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven.
 
Melinda’s contributions to Newman have been transformative, promoting the firm’s continued success while fostering an environment that supports growth, innovation, and collaboration. Her leadership has shaped the firm into a thriving organization, positioning Newman for continued success in the years to come.
 
Congratulations, Melinda—well-deserved!
 

Happy International Day of Light! Well-designed lighting makes such a positive impact on our work, and on this Internati...
05/16/2026

Happy International Day of Light!
 
Well-designed lighting makes such a positive impact on our work, and on this International Day of Light, we want to express our thanks to our incredible in-house  lighting designer, Cait Toczko, IALD, CLD, WELL AP, LEED GA. Cait’s dedication to creating beautiful, energy-conscious lighting solutions enhances the quality of the architecture and interiors she touches. In honor of this special day, we are proud to share highlights from select university and multifamily projects where quality illumination enhances comfort, wellness, and the everyday living experience for residents.
 
Slide 1: Fairfield University Sophomore Housing
 
Slide 2: Fairfield University Quad Renovation
 
Slide 3: University of Connecticut Connecticut Hall
 
Slide 4 & 5: 18 High Apartments in New Haven
 

Newmanites Dov Feinmesser, Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability and Abigail Carlen, Associate Principal an...
04/30/2026

Newmanites Dov Feinmesser, Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability and Abigail Carlen, Associate Principal and Director of Marketing made their way over to the Corpotate Real Estate Women (CREW) awards last week to accept three awards as members and representatives of our talented and dedicated project teams at Newman.
 
Thank you to CREW for honoring Newman alongside The Tower’s team,  Gus Keach-Longo and Jesse Wescott, with a Best in Class award in the senior living category for the renovation and addition of The Towers. We are pleased to share that Newman also received two Honorable Mentions, one in the commercial category for the new Wampanoag Country Club clubhouse and one in the revitalization category for Hill Central, a passive-house certified affordable housing development.
 
We are proud to be recognized among a crew (no pun intended) of such amazing firms doing impactful work throughout CT—congratulations to all of the awardees and thank you to CREW for hosting such a wonderful event!
 

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