About us

Carly Weisman Architecture + Design creates sensible, vibrant spaces that serve each client’s vision while complementing the site and situation. Carly’s background is in place-making, new urbanism, proportion, and architecture, both vernacular and monumental, within the context of neighborhoods. These principles, cultivated at the University of Miami and honed in positions with New York City Historic Preservation firms and Greenwich, Connecticut traditional residential firms, continue to inform Carly’s approach to design for a range of scales and tendencies.

We promote resourceful and inventive collaborations with clients. Renovations, additions, new constructions, and consultations incorporate the homeowner’s individual styles, a balance of practicality and elegance, an appropriate nod to historical precedent or modern inclination, and precise detailing. 

Thoughtfully designed spaces for the way you live are attainable and worth pursuing.

Founded in 2018, Carly Weisman Architecture + Design is based in Connecticut. Carly is also licensed in New York, Florida, Michigan, and Illinois. Carly lives in an historical 1859 home she renovated in Litchfield County, CT, with Daniel, her architect husband, and Common, her enthusiastic dog.

Samantha Weisman joined CWAD in 2022 following years of work in retail, hospitality, and residential design and decades of sisterhood with Carly. Samantha graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. Samantha provides design, project management, and technical coordination on all projects. While not working, Sam enjoys life with her children, husband, and dog in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Carla Vivar began collaborating with CWAD in 2020. She moved to NYC in 2009 to attend Columbia University to earn her Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design after graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami in 2008. She worked at several large and boutique residential firms in New York City and Miami for more than a decade, focusing on interiors and coordination. Carla lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband, toddler, and dog Betty. 

Our studio:

Carly Weisman, AIA
Samantha Weisman
Carla Vivar
Adriel Alvarado
Anika Childs

Process and progress

Celebrating 7 years of CWAD today! It’s going to be a busy and exciting year ahead, with new projects in the works and several nearing the end of construction. I’m thrilled to have a talented team in place, including some new architects o
Sneak preview…cellar bar incoming
Manifesting summer A glimpse into our covered terrace and rear yard renovation in Greenwich
Scarsdale framing photos - adding new windows and insulation where we are exposing the exterior walls 1. New expanded kitchen/mudroom 2. Library/new den - we blocked in a fireplace here and opened up the original one on the other side in the living
Exciting progress in Westport, can you sense the theme?
Cabinetry installation in Needham, MA before the new year. Swipe for progress photos
Grateful for the best team out there #cwad
Hi from our Larchmont new build, which finally has the correct color garage doors
Pretending I'm in Florida at this warm, whole home renovation in Delray Beach.