Established in 2012, based in Westport CT

Small yet passionate group of designers

Providenciales, Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Architecture

About Us

Tanner White Architects is a innovative design group of talented architects and designers specializing in residential design. Our philosophy hinges on the belief that our design is the embodiment of our clients dreams, and as architects it is our mission to create a home that brings that vision to life with both function and beauty. 

Tanner White Architects has designed unique homes in a wide variety of locations. With a main office in Westport CT, and a satellite office in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, we have designed everyday homes and destination homes wherever we are called; notably  New York, Vermont, Turks and Caicos, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Pennsylvania, Colorado, North Carolina, and Florida

Our work has been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, LUXE Magazine, NE Home, Cottages and Gardens, Safavieh Style, Westport Magazine, Fairfield Living and more

Meet the Team

Tanner White, LEED-AP, AIA
Tanner White, LEED-AP, AIA

Principal

Tanner is a licensed architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, USGBC, and has been a certified professional in Leadership in Energy and Environmental design (LEED) since 2009. Tanner worked with many prominent architects across the country, including Frank Lloyd Wright pupil Paolo Soleri, where he grew his knowledge and practice of sustainable architecture. Tanner was a crucial member of many local renowned architectural firms until he established his own firm in 2012. Tanner has brought a fresh set of ideas into the architecture of Fairfield County.

James Connaughton
James Connaughton

Senior Associate

Born and raised in Westport, James gained an interest in local architecture at a young age. He has worked at many established local architecture firms since he began his architectural career in 2006. James has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, having worked on countless local fairfield county homes, his knowledge of local codes and regulations would be a valuable asset to the project team.

Tim Pagsuyuin
Tim Pagsuyuin

Senior Project Manager

Tim has worked in Westport and surrounding towns for over 10 years. Tim is our construction technique and detail/connection specialist, His work includes multiple award winning homes in Fairfield County . Tims exceptional attention to detail and construction has made him a valuable asset to the team.

Don Kirmizi
Don Kirmizi

Senior Designer

With over 35 years of residential design experience, Don is our newest member to the team, and as Senior Designer continually elevates our firms work. Don works closely with the team to ensure the highest standard of design leaves our office, and his knowledge of the construction industry is unmatched. Highly valued member of our team, Don has his hands in every project to ensure the highest level of design and perfection within our projects.

Chris Sotire, AIA
Chris Sotire, AIA

Project Architect

After graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Chris worked for many renowned architectural firms until joining the TWA team. Licensed Architect in Connecticut, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to our technical 3D Modeling, and is a crucial aspect of the design development stage of our projects.

Finn McCool
Finn McCool

Greeter

Insists on greeting you upon arrival, Finn will make sure your presence is welcomed. Will definitely insist on attention immediately upon arrival, however a treat or quick pet session will send him back to his Supervisor- our most tenured employee of the TWA firm, James Connaughton

Izzy
Izzy

Other Dog

This is Izzy. Izzy is kind of a downer. Unless you have food, you probably won't meet her. Mostly sleeps upstairs next to Tanner all day while he works. Thinks she's a cat.

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