Juror: Dennis Wedlick, FAIA

Architect, Author, and Advocate for Sustainable Rural Workforce Housing

Dennis Wedlick is a pioneering residential architect and author recognized for blending romantic, site-sensitive design with high-performance building technology. As the founder of BarlisWedlick Architects (formerly Dennis Wedlick Architect LLC), he has spent over four decades crafting a reputation for expressive, sustainable residential architecture that prioritize both innovative craft and the "poetry" of their environment.

After completing a formative 12-year apprenticeship with Philip Johnson, where he worked on projects such as the Glass House and Disney Celebration Town Hall, Wedlick established his firm in 1992. He swiftly garnered acclaim, earning a “rising star in architecture” designation from The New York Times in 1998. Initially, his recognition was due to his whimsical “tiny” houses. His work has gained wider recognition for its captivating narratives and exceptional construction techniques. Both the designs and the craftsmanship draw inspiration from the creative lives of his clients and the natural efficiency of their surroundings.

Wedlick is equally renowned for his substantial contributions to architectural journalism and for educating consumers and community leaders about affordable and sustainable residential construction techniques. He is the author of numerous publications and several acclaimed books, including The Good Home (2001), Designing the Good Home (2003), Good House Hunting (2005), Good House Parts (2006), and Classic & Modern (2013). These books encapsulate his philosophy of harmonizing regional, comfortable design with innovative conservation strategies. His writing also extends to his current role as a sustainable advocate in the Hudson Valley of New York State. He spearheaded the Hudson Passive Project, which was the first certified Passive House in the state. Now, he is promoting “Rural Build,” a strategy aimed at assisting regional farming communities in constructing affordable, high-performance homes for their essential workforce families.

A founding chair of AIANY Committee on Residential Architecture (CORA), Wedlick has taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Parsons School of Design, continually working to bridge the gap between architectural artistry and responsible building.

Namita Modi, RA, AIA, LEED AP

Modi Architecture Design + fabrication (MAD+FAB)

Namita Modi is the founder of Modi Architecture + Design, a full-service architectural design practice focused on private home commissions, residential development and urban design collaborations in the NYC region. In her career, spanning over thirty years, she has designed over one hundred projects, a body of work that includes private residences, rural conservation prototypes and sustainable compounds throughout the US.

In addition, her speculative design projects include ecologically driven installations for Open Air Lab, a collaborative at New Inc, a museum-led cultural incubator in NYC. She has been co-chair and founder for the AIANY CORA, Committee on Residential Design knowledge committee since 2019 where she has curated over dozens of programs that explore innovation in practice, design and construction techniques emerging from custom residential design. She has served on several design juries nationally and has lectured at professional architecture conferences and is also a mentor/educator to emerging architects in her community and within a network of architecture schools in the Northeast. She is currently a member of the Dean’s Council at UPenn’s Weitzman School of Design. Namita holds a BA from Barnard College and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania; she is an architect registered in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Stephen Moser, AIA

SMA | Stephen Moser Architects.

Stephen Moser is principal of SMA | Stephen Moser Architects. He has more than thirty-five years of experience in architecture, urban design, and design.

He is a registered architect in New York, Connecticut and Colorado; a member of the New York Chapter of the AIA; and an accredited GBCI LEED Green Associate. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from from Cornell University and Master of Architecture from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.

He is a past member of the Town of Mamaroneck's Planning Board and Sustainability Collaborative, and the Village of Mamaroneck's Architectural Review Board. Stephen is a long-time supporter of the Architectural League, Storefront for Art & Architecture, National Trust for Historic Preservation and DOCOMOMO. He is engaged with the architecture education community, and has been a guest critic for studio reviews at Cornell, Columbia, and Syracuse universities, and Parsons School of Design. He taught studio design at Cornell University and NJIT.

Prior to forming his studio in 2013, Moser practiced with Peter Marino Architect in New York

City, managing a diverse portfolio of contemporary luxury projects in New York, Europe and Asia. Earlier in his career, Moser worked for Weiss/Manfredi and Peterson/Littenberg Architects. At both firms, he focused on urban-scaled projects, including the award-winning Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery for Weiss/Manfredi and the Clinton Special District Master Plan in New York City for Peterson Littenberg. He worked for O.M. Ungers in Cologne and Hans Kolhoff in Berlin.

On his travels, he enjoys making watercolors and filling his sketchbook with drawings of structures and landscapes.

Tim Moss

Think Construction

Tim Moss, the owner of Think Construction, began constructing unique residences during his teenage years while growing up in Vermont. After  studying architecture and art in college, he and Matthew Moss found their way back into construction, erecting homes from the Green Mountains to the Hudson Valley to, finally, New York City, where Think Construction was founded over 20 years ago. Their first-hand  knowledge of architecture and craft is what sets Think Construction apart - bringing not only technical expertise but also a keen design sensibility to each and every project.

Think Construction is a full-service general contractor and construction-management firm based in New York City. High-end, intricately designed projects that require meticulous attention to detail and a hands-on approach are our specialty. Inspired by the desire to provide the  highest quality of craft, service and authenticity, Think Construction has been working with some of New York's most discerning architects, designers and clients for over 20 years. As a midsize company with approximately 40 employees, we have plenty of in-house  resources to bring to bear on all our projects - yet we are small enough to stay intimately involved with each client and project from start to finish.