We’re defined by our craftsmanship.
We approach every single project detail with intention, precision and pride. We plan every project meticulously. Enduring quality starts with care for all aspects of our work, both seen and unseen. Our goal is to build phenomenal homes that families will enjoy today and for generations.
Communication is vital to our success.
We believe in clear, frequent, transparent communication ensuring alignment between our clients, design professionals and field team. We work hard to make the complex construction process easy and seamless. With every project, we aim to instill trust and confidence in our clients.
Our commitment to client satisfaction is 110%.
We’re passionate about building. For every project, we bring together the best of the best. Our team operates with the utmost dedication, exceeding expectations at every step of the process. We deliver no matter what. The biggest compliment is that clients would choose us again.
Guiding Principles
Process
Having a roadmap is critical to project success and our clients’ experiences. We’re methodical, organized, well-oiled - there’s a purpose to everything we do.
Transparency
Open communication benefits everyone. We want our clients to have clarity about the work and the process - no surprises.
Attention to detail
Our meticulous focus on the smallest details elevates everything from our craftsmanship to communications.
Teamwork
Strong relationships begin in our office and extend to our design partners and field team, ensuring alignment and accountability to deliver the best work.
Founders
We began our careers as carpenters. Between us, we’ve worked every job and managed every detail on a construction project. Our end goal is more than a finished house—it’s a beautifully built home, delivered through a process that clients remember just as fondly as the final product.
Stephen Talaber
A Hudson Valley native, Stephen Talaber brings a lifelong passion for building and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship to every project. His journey into custom homebuilding was shaped early on by his father, an architect, and further refined through hands-on experience as a carpenter. From those foundations, he advanced into Superintendent and Project Management roles, developing the skills and insight that now define his work. Stephen studied Construction Project Management at Pace University and continues to approach every home with the same focus: to deliver a finished product that reflects not only quality and detail, but the personal vision of each client.
Stephen is known for executing complex, high-end residential builds with precision, drawing on a deep background in estimating, cost control, and project planning. His clients and collaborators value his clear communication, proactive leadership, and ability to keep even the most intricate projects moving smoothly—on time and on budget.
Peter Whalen
A lifelong resident of Litchfield County, Peter brings decades of hands-on experience and leadership to his work in high-end residential construction. He got his start working summers alongside his father, a local carpenter, and launched his career with a tool belt on, learning the trades from the ground up. That early experience fostered a deep respect for craftsmanship and set the foundation for the builder he is today. While working full-time in construction, Peter earned his bachelor’s degree in Business—a combination that has shaped his practical yet forward-thinking approach to managing complex projects.
As a founding partner, Peter has led the execution of architecturally ambitious homes across Connecticut and New York, known for his ability to solve intricate building challenges with precision and care. His deep technical knowledge, eye for detail, and commitment to building science and material innovation result in homes that are not only beautiful but built to last for generations.