Bates Masi + Architects LLC, a full-service architectural firm with offices in New York City and the East End of Long Island for 60 years, responds to each project with extensive research in related architectural fields, material, craft and the environment to create unique solutions as varied as the individuals or groups for whom they are designed. The focus is neither the size nor the type of project, but the opportunity to enrich lives and enhance the environment. The attention to all elements of design has been a constant in the firm’s philosophy, as instilled by the firm’s founder, Harry Bates. Harry was one of the leading midcentury modern architects. Organized tours of his works on Fire Island and in the Hamptons are an ongoing tribute to his legacy.
Bates Masi projects around the world include urban and suburban residences, offices, hotels, restaurants and furniture. The firm has received more than 260 design awards and has been featured in national and international publications including The New York Times, New York Magazine, Architectural Digest, Interior Design, Architectural Record, Wall Street Journal, and The Local Project. Design publications consistently recognize Bates Masi as a leading architecture practice. The firm is a longstanding member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame and recently received the 20th Anniversary Best of the Best Award. Bespoke Home, the first monograph of the firm’s work, with introduction by Paul Goldberger was published by ORO and is currently in its fourth print edition. Architecture of Place, the firm’s highly anticipated second monograph, is available in bookstores now.
LEADERSHIP
Paul Masi spent childhood summers in Montauk and currently resides in Amagansett. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from Catholic University, Research Study at The University College of London, Bartlett, UK and a Masters of Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. He worked at Richard Meier & Partners before joining Harry Bates and forming Bates Masi + Architects. He has guest lectured at universities, professional organizations and cultural institutions, as well as local elementary and high schools. He enjoys making custom furniture in his home wood shop.
Aaron Weil was raised in upstate New York and graduated from the University of Virginia with bachelors and masters degrees in Architecture. He was instilled with the principles of research driven and environmentally responsible design by The University of Virginia, a leader in Innovative Sustainable Design. He worked at William McDonough + Partners in Charlottesville, VA before joining Bates Masi + Architects over twenty years ago.
Aaron Zalneraitis, a native of Connecticut, studied architecture with a concentration in theory at Cornell University. He joined Bates Masi + Architects upon graduating. Then he continued residential work through townhouse and apartment commissions while at SPAN Architecture in the commercial and hospitality sectors. Aaron returned to Bates Masi + Architects over ten years ago. He is in constant pursuit of architecture and travels extensively to experience architectural works in person.
Katherine Dalene Weil, raised in the Hamptons by second-generation building craftsmen and early adopters of sustainability, learned about the craft of construction while employed at the family’s business. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design and still enjoys painting and making sterling silver jewelry. She joined Bates Masi + Architects twenty years ago. Kat enjoys mentoring local students interested in pursuing a career in architecture through shadowing experiences and career days at the schools.
INQUIRIES
We are always looking for talented designers to join our team. If interested, please send resume and portfolio to info@batesmasi.com.
