About Peggy Rubens-Duhl, AIA

Peggy Rubens-Duhl, AIA

Architect

Peggy Rubens-Duhl is dedicated to providing creative solutions and fresh ideas to each project.


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Peggy Rubens-Duhl, AIA launched Fresh Architect, LLC in 2006. The firm is dedicated to providing creative solutions and fresh ideas to each project. A graduate of the School of Architecture at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, Peggy holds both a bachelors and masters degree in Architecture.  Peggy is a registered architect in Connecticut and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB) and is “CAPS” certified (a certified aging-in-place specialist).

Fresh Architect, LLC is an award winning firm specializing in commercial, health care, wellness and residential design. The residential portfolio includes new construction, renovations, kitchens and a focus on designing coastal properties and aging-in-place primarily in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties. The firm recently received a National BALA award (Best in American Living Award) for a residential project in Westport, CT. This award spotlights the most creative and talented building industry professionals who have redefined design excellence for homes and communities across North America. Fresh Architect, LLC has been the primary architect for the Connecticut Children’s Museum, Creating Kids Childcare Center and many medical, health and wellness facilities.

Peggy has served on the Board of Directors and as an officer of the Connecticut chapter of the American Institute of Architects, The Connecticut Architecture Foundation and as Chairman of the South Central Connecticut Regional Planning Commission. She currently serves on the Board of the Professional Women in Building Council, part of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County, CT. Peggy designed the first Habitat for Humanity “Women’s Build” house in Connecticut.

Prior to opening the firm, Peggy practiced architecture at Newman & Partners in New Haven, CT for 6 years focusing on commercial and institutional projects primarily at Yale University. Following this, Peggy joined Svigals + Partners for 8 years. Her responsibilities included managing projects and personnel in all phases of design, production and construction administration at Yale University School of Medicine, UCONN, CT. State Universities and Public Schools.

Peggy had the pleasure of teaching the advanced architecture studio class for 5 years as part of the Yale University-New Haven Public Schools Saturday Seminars Program. She has participated in Women in Architecture Conferences as a Speaker and Panelist. Peggy teaches and inspires young people to make a difference in our built world.

Peggy brings great passion, skill and enthusiasm to the design process. This, along with exceptional technical and communication skills are the hallmark of her practice.