Residential Architecture, Rooted in Westport, CT

Westport isn’t just where we work — it’s where our studio has been based since 2012. Tanner White Architects designs custom homes and renovations throughout Westport and Fairfield County, and the town’s coastal light, historic neighborhoods, and arts community shape the way we think about proportion, materials, and indoor-outdoor living.

Being local matters on projects here. We know the shoreline flood zones, the historic-district considerations, and how Westport’s Planning & Zoning process actually works — which keeps design and permitting moving smoothly from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.

Designing Across Westport’s Neighborhoods

Every part of Westport has its own character, and our work responds to each. We design homes near the water at Compo Beach and along the Saugatuck River, in the established streets of Greens Farms and Old Hill, and throughout Coleytown and the surrounding backcountry. A waterfront lot near the Sound calls for very different decisions than a wooded interior parcel — and that site-specific thinking is where our local experience pays off.

Our Westport Projects

A few homes that show the range of our Westport work:

• Compo Beach modern hybrid — coastal contemporary near the shore.
• Modern Westport riverfront — a home shaped by its water frontage.
• Elegant Westport retreat — refined and comfortable at once.
• Floating on Cockenoe Island — design in a true island setting.
• Staycation in Westport — resort feel on a residential lot.

Browse the full portfolio to see more.

A Client-First Design Process

Exceptional residential design begins with listening. A home supports daily routines, family memories, and the rhythms of real life, so we treat every project as a creative partnership — from discovery meetings and conceptual sketches through schematic design, permitting, and construction oversight. Whether we’re designing a new home or modernizing an existing one, the goal is the same: clarity, craftsmanship, and a result that feels unmistakably yours.

Custom Homes & Renovations

We focus exclusively on private homes, which lets us go deep on every part of residential design — spatial planning, materials, energy-efficient strategies, code compliance, and the integration of architecture and interiors. Our portfolio spans Connecticut and reaches across the country and to international destinations, so Westport homeowners benefit from experience adapting design to diverse climates, sites, and styles, from modern silhouettes to reinterpreted New England classics.

Sustainable by Design

Sustainability is part of our practice from the earliest decisions rather than an add-on. Our homes often feature energy-efficient envelopes, passive solar orientation, and carefully chosen materials and mechanical systems — an approach well suited to a community that values natural beauty and environmental stewardship.

Recognition

Our work has been featured in Architectural Digest, LUXE, Cottages & Gardens, and New England Home. Principal Tanner White is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your studio located?

Our studio is based in Westport, CT, and has been since 2012. Westport and the surrounding Fairfield County towns are our home base.

Do you design homes in Westport’s flood and coastal zones?

Yes. Much of our Westport work is near the water, so we design with FEMA flood requirements, coastal resilience, and shoreline site conditions in mind from the start.

Which Westport neighborhoods do you work in?

We design throughout Westport, including Compo Beach, Saugatuck, Greens Farms, Old Hill, and Coleytown, tailoring each home to its specific site.

What other towns do you serve?

Beyond Westport, we design homes in Greenwich, Fairfield, Darien, and New Canaan, plus Westchester County, NY.

Work With a Westport Studio That Knows the Town

If you’re planning a custom home or renovation in Westport, we’d love to hear about it. Schedule a consultation or call 203-283-4749.