WHO WE ARE
Frisenda Architects is an award winning full service architecture firm based in New York’s Hudson Valley. Founded in 2022 by Anthony Frisenda, the firm focuses on residential, hospitality, institutional & amenity projects throughout the United States.
We love to make spaces for living, playing, relaxing and socializing.
MEET THE TEAM
Anthony Frisenda
Founder & Principal Architect
Anthony Frisenda is a licensed architect from the Hudson Valley. After earning his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute, he worked for several large architecture firms in New York City, including Rafael Vinoly, Biber Architects and HLW.
As the founder of Frisenda Architects, Anthony’s design philosophy begins with personal connections, reflecting the ideals and values of the people occupying the space. This results in a highly unique design tailored to the personality of its occupants.
Tomás Renzulli
Project Architect
Tomás Renzulli is an Argentine architect and graduate of the University of Buenos Aires with international professional experience across multiple countries and project scales. He has collaborated with architecture studios in both the United States and Argentina, including ODA Architecture and OON Architecture, contributing to residential, cultural, institutional, and competition-based projects. His work explores the relationship between architecture, context, and human experience, with a strong focus on conceptual clarity, spatial atmosphere, and material expression.
Alongside his professional practice, Tomás actively participates in independent projects and international competitions investigating themes of sustainability, adaptive reuse, and architecture as cultural narrative. His work has received international recognition, including an award from the European Network of Architecture for Health (ENAH), and he has been invited to present his work internationally, including a lecture in Berlin.
SERVICES
PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
(Understanding the site, goals, and feasibility before design begins.)
- Site Analysis & Feasibility Studies
- Zoning & Code Review
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Building Conditions Assessment
- Space Programming & Needs Analysis
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Master Planning
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Existing Building Documentation / 3D Laser Scanning
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Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Consulting
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Budget & Schedule Development
(Creative and conceptual development leading to a coordinated design.)
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Concept Design / Schematic Design
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Design Development
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3D Modeling & Visualization
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Renderings & Presentation Materials
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Interior Architecture & Finish Selection
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Landscape & Site Integration
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Lighting & Hardware Coordination
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Material & Systems Research
(Turning the design into a buildable, code-compliant set.)
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Construction Documents
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Specifications & Details
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Coordination with Engineers & Consultants
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Building Code Compliance (IBC, BCNYS, ADA, Energy Code, etc.)
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Permitting & Agency Submissions
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Occupant Load & Fixture Calculations
(Helping clients select qualified builders and fair pricing.)
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Bid Package Preparation
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Contractor Qualification & Selection Assistance
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Addenda & Clarifications
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Bid Review & Recommendation
(Ensuring the project is built as designed.)
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Site Visits & Field Reports
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Submittal & Shop Drawing Review
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Pay Application Review
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Change Order Review
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Punch List Preparation
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Coordination with Owner & Contractor
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Project Close-Out
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Historic Preservation & Restoration
- Adaptive Reuse
- Building Conditions Reports
- Accessibility Upgrades (ADA / NYS Code)
- Energy & Envelope Retrofits
- Design for Educational / Institutional Environments
- Amenity & Hospitality Design
- Custom Residential Design
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Architectural Photography & Presentation Support
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Drone Photography / Site Documentation
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Virtual Reality Walkthroughs
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Marketing / Presentation Packages
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Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) Coordination
- Post-Occupancy Evaluation
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