The process of designing and making buildings is one similar to the growth of a tree. It begins with a seedling and grows with time and energy. A structural balance transforming in its surroundings through the seasons, and then, its part of the forest.  Growing up in a family of builders, Stuart apprenticed in the trades beginning in 1969, that led to a journeyman status, and a practical footing. A formal education followed and provided a theoretical base essential for reaching higher ground. A builder’s work ethic, an education of merit and an innate gift of creative curiosity make a unique combination of skills, experience and knowledge. Similar to the vocational and universal education found in history with architects and master builders. Growth over time is the value that keeps giving.

Those practices have evolved to become known today as design/build or integrated project delivery. Following his apprenticeships in construction and forestry, the formal studies focused on sculpture and architecture. Stuart chose New York City to dedicate his time and energy in becoming a world class architect. Currently he resides in rural New England where he continues to grow, and to offer consulting services in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Hawaii.

He is a licensed contractor in NYC, a member of AIA, Brooklyn and registered with NCARB. He sits on the Inland/Wetlands Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Economic Development Commission for the Town of Woodstock, CT. He belongs to the Woodstock Business Association and the Putnam Business Association. He taught courses part-time in architecture as an adjunct professor for the Institute of Design & Construction and New York City College of Technology for twenty years, both in Brooklyn, from 1996 to 2016.

Before he opened his own practice in 1994, he earned his Masters degree in Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, a BFA cum laude in Sculpture from University of Connecticut, apprenticeships with International Union of Operating Engineers, at A.F. Peaslee, Inc., Dave Wacker Logging, Inc., & Toshio Odate, sculptor & woodworker. His architectural internship was with Robert Lamb Hart Architects & Planners in NYC.

Reviews:

Stuart Peaslee has been a bright light and reverent force of nature since our first meeting at my home in East Haddam where we discussed a sunroom I wished built in the back of my home on a bird sanctuary. Upon first glance, I was thrilled with his warmth, enthusiasm, and positive energy. He was both patient and delighted to hear all of my plans and ideas. He fielded every query I voiced and offered suggestions that were more expansive than my own.    I was shocked at how collaborative and quick thinking he was.   We finished our initial meeting with plans for materials to be emailed the next detailing his work model and ethic.   Stuart’s materials explained the whole process of his approach to the work. “The Peaslee Method Since 1923” embraced all factions of the process from start, or artistic engineering of my requests, into his architectural vision. The next two meetings solidified my expectations, budget, timeline and feasibility. In a short week’s time, I received three designs that were fabulous!   The one I chose to build had a rooftop deck above the sunroom and was accessed by building a dormer on the second floor from my office.  I have done many design projects but never had any been so “out of the box” as this.    Stuart is a treasure! His talent easy manner, true love of architecture, and deep respect for each person and project he embraces makes him unique and a joy to work with.       Respectfully submitted,    Rosemary Poole    East Haddam, CT

Stuart helped guide me through a large first time construction project, both from an architectural standpoint as well as a construction/contractor standpoint. He is creative, resourceful, practical and most important a fantastic collaborator that makes the difficult process of building much easier. In addition to the large construction project, he also helped on smaller projects which included designing, sourcing and building a new storefront at our cinema in Williamsburg. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.  – Matthew Viragh,  Brooklyn, NY

Stuart, did an awesome design and then had an awesome team handle the construction end of the project. He is a first class architect.   – John Spellmon,  New York, NY

We hired Stuart to renovate our kitchen in our NY apartment and gave him pretty much free reign since we live in Boston and weren’t able to supervise closely. He did a wonderful job – we comment every time we are in New York about how fortunate we were to find him.  He listened to what we wanted, siggested extra touches we wouldn’t have thought of – and the outcome was perfect. Recommend him highly.  – Jill Preotle,  New York, NY

As a Project Manager in NYC for 25 years, I have worked with Stuart for a long time and he knows construction literally from the ground up. His design is imaginative, he understands materials, and his finishes are thorough. Moreover, his integrity is flawless. I would recommend him for any project large or small.    – Craig Laitta,  New York, NY