Business Details
10 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design Services in Fryeburg, ME
Fish Street Design was founded on the principle that architecture is a collaborative journey between client and designer. With over 30 years of professional experience, including leadership roles at prominent firms like The Turner Group Companies, our practice combines deep technical expertise with personalized service. We specialize in translating client visions into functional, aesthetically compelling spaces through residential design, light commercial projects, and sustainable solutions.Our process emphasizes clear communication, budget-conscious planning, and meticulous attention to detail from concept through construction. Backed by professional registrations in four states and a career spanning diverse project typesfrom public schools to international projectswe bring both breadth and depth to every engagement. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our track record of repeat clients and successful project completions that consistently meet or exceed expectations.
Services
Residential Design
Light Commercial Design
Interior Space Planning
Shoreland Zoning Permits
Project Budgeting
Feasibility Studies
Sustainable Design
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of architectural experience across diverse project types.
- Our personalized approach ensures client visions become functional realities.
- We maintain professional registrations in four states for regional expertise.
- Our services include sustainable design and construction administration oversight.
- We provide comprehensive project budgeting and feasibility analysis.
Associations and certifications
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
What people say
Exceeded our expectations
Worked closely with contractor
Articulate our vision
Review progress thoroughly
Services
Residential Design
We create custom residential designs for new construction and renovations. Our approach combines aesthetic vision with functional requirements, ensuring spaces that reflect client needs while meeting zoning regulations. With expertise in master additions and historic renovations, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance living environments through thoughtful spatial planning and material selection.
Light Commercial Design
Our commercial design services cater to small-scale business spaces including offices and retail environments. We focus on optimizing layouts for functionality while maintaining brand identity. The process includes space planning, code compliance assessments, and material specifications that balance aesthetics with practical business requirements for lasting commercial solutions.
Sustainable Design
We integrate environmentally conscious practices into all project types through material selection and energy-efficient systems. Our sustainable approach considers lifecycle costs and ecological impact without compromising design integrity. Services include passive solar strategies, natural lighting optimization, and recommending renewable material options that align with both client values and regulatory standards.
People
David B. Hart
Registered Architect
David Hart is a licensed architect with 30+ years of experience across residential and commercial projects. He founded Fish Street Design in 2016 after leading Connecticut offices for The Turner Group Companies. His expertise spans construction administration, sustainable design, and project management for diverse building types.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential design for new construction and renovations, light commercial projects, interior space planning, and sustainable design solutions tailored to client needs.
Do you handle both design and construction phases?
Yes, we provide full-service architectural solutions including initial concept design, permit acquisition, and construction administration oversight to ensure project execution aligns with design intent.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
David Hart holds architectural licenses in Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, with NCARB certification enabling multi-state project coordination.
How do you approach sustainable design?
We integrate eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and passive design strategies into every project while maintaining aesthetic quality and functional requirements for environmentally responsible architecture.
What project sizes do you typically handle?
We work on projects ranging from small residential renovations to mid-sized commercial buildings, focusing on quality execution regardless of project scale.
