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APPROACH
We approach architecture from a human centered perspective. A home that is designed around your family, your ideas, and your values is a place you will love for decades to come.
Process
ideation
Every project begins with a collaborative brainstorming session, where we explore creative concepts and innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
visualization
We then create a variety of visualizations, from initial sketches to fully rendered 3D plans, bringing
your project to life with clarity and detail.
implementation
Finally, we oversee the project through to
completion, providing support and expertise to
ensure every detail is executed flawlessly.
TEAM
Our Office Manager at ZTCA has been the backbone of our clerical, marketing, and financial operations for over a decade. As we’ve ventured into designing nitrogen-reducing septic systems, she’s been crucial in managing these exciting new projects. Plus, she’s Zac’s wonderful wife!
Our principal architect, a lifelong resident of Southampton Town, is registered in New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey. He earned his bachelor’s in architecture from NYIT in 2006. With decades of experience in the Hamptons, he has a deep understanding of traditional shingle-style homes and modern designs that complement the unique environment of Eastern Long Island. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Our design professional has been with Zachary T. Clanahan Architecture since 2016. He brings extensive experience in residential architecture and has worked with top brands like Nike, The North Face, Arc'teryx, and BMW. His skills include interior design, customer experience design, graphic design, and production design for retail and events. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University in 2006. An avid runner, he also enjoys creating wildlife-friendly spaces in his yard.
COMMON QUESTIONS
We are a small, versatile firm with experience in new builds, major and minor renovations, additions, legalizations, rental certifications, and I/A septic designs, which are often required for larger additions.
An architect ensures your home is well-designed, fits seamlessly with the unique East End of Long Island surroundings, and complies with local building and town regulations. We create spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable. By providing detailed plans to your builder, we enable them to plan ahead, resulting in savings in both cost and time during the construction phase. As a local firm, we can also help you find the best builder for your project and be available to address any questions that may arise during construction.
We meet with you to understand your needs and preferences, then develop a detailed zoning study of your unique lot to maximize your options. Once we have a clear program and aesthetic, we create custom sketches to help visualize the concept. When the concept is finalized, we begin Design Development, building out the basic concepts in specialized software. After the basic plan is approved, we proceed with full permitting and construction drawings according to the project's requirements.