Donald William Fairbanks Architect, P.C. - Southport, Connecticut

Donna C.

We worked with Don on our recent master suite renovation and could not be happier with the results. It was our first time renovating and Don went above and beyond to help walk us through the whole experience. We are so pleased with the outcome and would definitely work with him again in the future.

John R.

It is oftentimes the case that the movie version of a beloved book fails to live up to the expectations of the original written work. If we use that metaphor to apply to our recently completed custom home, we can confidently state that the opposite holds true, and by selecting Don Fairbanks to be our architect, the end result far outshines what we envisioned it would be.

Having interviewed five architects, Don was the top choice in all of the categories most important to us; aesthetics of design, interpersonal compatibility and fairness of price. We could not have made a better choice.

Don was key in helping us to explore the feasibility and cost of a full renovation to the existing house versus a tear down and new home build. His insights were instrumental in us making an informed decision to go with the latter to create the custom home of our dreams.

My wife and I are not highly skilled at clearly articulating the vision in our minds, or understanding the size of spaces. During the design phase, we did our best to explain to Don both the functional aspects and aesthetics we desired. Any worry we had about our vision coming to life on paper quickly disappeared as Don seamlessly captured exactly what we had imagined. His ability to listen carefully to us and discern our vision was truly remarkable. Additionally, Don brought us to a few homes that he had designed so that we could physically walk through the rooms and feel/experience the size of the spaces in the design and make adjustments accordingly. This removed all guesswork from ensuring the size of the home fit our needs and really made the design plans come to life on paper.

The building plans we received were thorough and detailed. Additionally, Don was key in navigating our project through town approvals and permitting. Don’s design quickly came to life and he worked proactively with the builder to identify reasonable means to save on construction costs without compromising quality. On many occasions, the building crew noted to me that the level of detail in the plans allowed them to work efficiently, as they did not have to stop to ask questions that they usually have to ask in order to resolve uncertainties in the plans. This all resulted in an efficient and smooth construction process.

The positivity of our experience and the overwhelming satisfaction that we have with Don is represented in the office of our new home, where the original front elevation hand drawn by Don is framed and displayed. If you’re considering any projects that need architectural insight, Don Fairbanks should be on the top of your list.

jennifer J.

If we could give 6 stars, we would. Don has worked with us for many years from renovations to a new build. He's nothing short of an outstanding person and an architect. He's exceptionally patient, thoughtful, creative and he just knows how to synthesize a vision with a family's needs in mind. And...his designs are just plain STUNNING. We will absolutely work with him again in the future.

Tania E.

Love his aesthetic. We spent months walking around our neighborhood to get inspiration for our dream home. Each house we picked turned out to be one of Don's. We couldn't be happier with our home.