Architecture That
Defines How You Live
High-end residential architecture for custom homes, renovations, and additions — designed with precision, purpose, and enduring form.
What We Design
Residential
Architecture Services
Four distinct services — all grounded in the same belief that great architecture begins with understanding how people live.
Explore All ServicesEvery line drawn with purpose.
Custom Residential Architecture
Bespoke homes designed from concept to completion. We balance aesthetic vision with the reality of how you live — delivering spaces that are both beautiful and deeply functional.
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Renovations & Additions
Thoughtful expansions and transformations that respect a home's character while unlocking its full potential. Renovation design that feels native — never added-on.
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New Home Design
Full-scope architectural design for new construction. Site analysis, spatial planning, and permit-ready documentation — with attention to every element that defines a lasting home.
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Interior Spatial Planning
Interior layout development that creates intuitive flow, maximizes natural light, and ensures each room serves its intended purpose with clarity and intention.
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Our Approach
Design is not decoration.
It is the clarity of how a life is organized.
Clarity
Every spatial decision is made with purpose — clean lines, intentional form, nothing extraneous.
Livability
Architecture designed around how you actually live — natural light, flow, and function at the core.
Precision
Detail-focused execution at every scale — from structural decisions to the selection of final materials.
Since 2002, Talo Architect has been designing residential architecture across New York City and Westchester County — guided by these three principles on every project.
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Understanding Talo Architect
Clear, direct answers about who we are, what we offer, and what sets our residential architecture apart.
What does Talo Architect do?
Talo Architect is a residential architecture studio based in Scarsdale, NY, providing custom home design, renovations, additions, and interior spatial planning. Every project is designed with a focus on function, natural light, and timeless architectural form — aligned with each client's lifestyle and property.
What architectural services are offered?
Services include full architectural design for custom homes, renovation and addition design, new home design from site to documentation, and interior spatial layout planning. All services are delivered from concept through permit-ready construction drawings.
What makes the design approach different?
Every project begins with listening — understanding how you live, not just what you want. This informs deeply personalized architecture that balances design clarity, livability, and long-term value through intentional decisions at every scale.
How We Work
The Design Process
A structured, transparent process from first consultation to final build — ensuring every decision serves your vision.
We begin with a deep consultation — learning how you live, your vision, your site, and your goals before any design work begins.
Initial concepts explore spatial arrangement, form, and materiality. Ideas are developed into clear architectural directions.
The design is refined through collaborative review until every detail aligns with your vision and the site's full potential.
Complete architectural drawings, specifications, and permit-ready documentation are prepared for construction.
We remain engaged throughout construction — ensuring the design intent is realized with precision and care.
Discovery
We begin with a deep consultation — learning how you live, your vision, your site, and your goals before any design work begins.
Concept
Initial concepts explore spatial arrangement, form, and materiality. Ideas are developed into clear architectural directions.
Refinement
The design is refined through collaborative review until every detail aligns with your vision and the site's full potential.
Documentation
Complete architectural drawings, specifications, and permit-ready documentation are prepared for construction.
Support
We remain engaged throughout construction — ensuring the design intent is realized with precision and care.
The Difference
Why Talo
Architect
We bring precision, passion, and over two decades of experience to every residential project — designing homes that serve life beautifully.
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Architecture centered on how you actually live
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Clean, modern residential design language
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Detail-focused execution — no shortcuts taken
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Personalized collaboration from concept to completion
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Designed for enduring value over decades
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20+ years of residential architecture expertise
Where We Work
Service Areas
Providing residential architecture services in New York City, Westchester, White Plains, Scarsdale, and surrounding areas. Deep local expertise — site-specific design that responds to the character of each community.
Client Voices
What Clients Say
“Working with Talo Architect was a transformative experience. They listened to everything we envisioned and translated it into a home that exceeds every expectation. The attention to detail and quality of design is extraordinary.”
Sarah & Michael T.
Custom Home · Scarsdale, NY
“Talo Architect transformed our outdated colonial into a modern, light-filled home that fits perfectly in the neighborhood. The design process was collaborative, transparent, and delivered exactly on time.”
David & Jennifer K.
Renovation & Addition · White Plains, NY
“From first consultation to final walkthrough, every decision was purposeful and precise. Their design instincts are impeccable — they saw possibilities in our property that we never imagined ourselves.”
Robert L.
New Home Design · Westchester, NY
“Working with Talo Architect was a transformative experience. They listened to everything we envisioned and translated it into a home that exceeds every expectation. The attention to detail and quality of design is extraordinary.”
Sarah & Michael T.
Custom Home · Scarsdale, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about residential architecture — optimized for both voice search and direct clarity.
Talo Architect provides custom residential architecture services across Westchester County and New York City, tailored to each client's property, lifestyle, and design goals. Projects are led with a focus on simplicity, function, and architectural precision for lasting residential value.
Architectural design fees vary based on project size, complexity, and scope. Custom home and renovation design costs depend on square footage, design depth, and documentation requirements. A consultation helps define the exact scope and accurate pricing for your specific project.
The design process typically ranges from several weeks to a few months depending on project scope, revision rounds, and approval timelines. Larger custom homes or complex renovations may require additional time for thorough construction documentation and municipal permitting.
Yes. Talo Architect serves clients across New York City and all of Westchester County, including Scarsdale, White Plains, Bronxville, Larchmont, Rye, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Ardsley, Tarrytown, and surrounding communities throughout the Hudson Valley region.
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