Our story

Good homes start with getting to know the people who live in them.

Why PDA exists

Christopher Perrodin started PDA to create a more direct and approachable way for families to work with an architect. Clear scopes, transparent pricing, honest guidance, and an ongoing relationship with Chris help take some of the mystery out of the process – while keeping the design thoughtful and deeply personal.

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Chris’ philosophy

  • People before aesthetics

    The best design starts with understanding the people who will live there, not applying a predetermined PDA look.

  • A home should feel as
good as it looks

    Layout, lighting, acoustics, comfort, storage, durability, and adaptability all matter.

  • More isn’t always better

    Good design means knowing where investment will make a meaningful difference, and where restraint will serve the home better.

Experience that shapes the work

Chris brings lessons from high-end commercial work, affordable housing, and building performance into his residential projects – combining attention to detail with practicality, efficiency, and thoughtful restraint.

  • Precision, coordination, finish, and understanding where details have the greatest impact.

  • Efficiency, durability, restraint, and making thoughtful decisions within real-world constraints.

  • Expertise in lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency, including Chris’s Certified Passive House Consultant credential.

Past projects

  • L'Avenue at Saks

    Design implementation. See more →

  • Park Slope Closet

    Custom closet design + renovation. See more →

  • Multi-family NYC building

    Design, technical development, and management. See more →

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Designing from lived experience

As a parent and architect living in NYC, Chris understands firsthand how dramatically a home’s needs can shift once kids enter the picture. Storage, noise, lighting, safety, and the little everyday frustrations you barely noticed before suddenly matter a lot more.

But the same is true through all kinds of life transitions – whether you’re welcoming a new baby, making room for an aging parent, or simply entering a new stage that changes how you live at home.

He brings his lived experience to inform the design for your family’s needs: close attention to how you live now, what may be changing next, and the everyday details that make a home truly work for you.

  • “We felt comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and working together to make the space feel like our own.”

    The entire process was collaborative and fun, and communication was easy. Everything went smoothly, and Chris helped at every step of the inevitable challenges that you get when doing construction. The finished space feels exactly what we wanted.

    — Park Slope Closet Renovation

  • “We were able to truly get clarity and learn about options we didn't know were possible.”

    As a new family, finding uninterrupted time to make key life decisions feels impossible. In this consultation we got the information we needed — especially about unexpected costs associated with big changes. We would highly recommend a consultation with Chris.

    — Laura & Brad, Upper West Side

Let’s talk about what’s next for your home.

Whether you have a clear plan or are still figuring out what’s possible, Chris can help you find the right next step.

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