Business Details
33 Years
experience
Architects in DeWitt, NY
Alestalo + Etzel combines the comprehensive architectural expertise of a large firm with the affordability and personalized attention of a small practice. With over 50 years of combined experience, our principals directly oversee projects ranging from hotels and residential buildings to industrial facilities and special projects exceeding 100,000 square feet. Our firm specializes in integrating location-specific needs with corporate requirements, particularly for hospitality developments across the Mid-Atlantic region. Licensed in multiple states, we provide construction administration expertise and design solutions tailored to diverse building types including multi-family housing, daycare centers, and commercial spaces.Our principals bring specialized knowledge in mechanical systems design, solar energy integration, and franchise-compliant hospitality architecture. Located near Syracuse, New York, we serve clients throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Our approach emphasizes direct principal involvement, ensuring clients benefit from our decades of experience and technical proficiency in all phases of architectural design and implementation.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Industrial Design
Hospitality Architecture
Residential Design
Special Projects
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined architectural experience
- Our principals provide direct project oversight
- Specialized expertise in hospitality and multi-family housing
- Licensed in NY, NJ, PA, and MA for regional compliance
- Proven track record with projects over 100,000 sq ft
Associations and certifications
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Services
Commercial Architecture
We design functional commercial spaces including office buildings and retail centers. Our approach balances aesthetic appeal with practical requirements for businesses of all sizes. Projects range from minor renovations to developments exceeding 100,000 square feet.
Hospitality Architecture
Specializing in hotel and restaurant design, we integrate franchise standards with local market needs. Our expertise ensures compliance with brand requirements while optimizing guest experiences through thoughtful spatial planning and modern amenities.
Residential Design
We create custom residential solutions including single-family homes and multi-family housing. Our focus includes affordable housing developments and renovations that enhance livability while meeting regulatory requirements in multiple states.
Industrial Design
Our industrial architecture covers manufacturing plants, warehouses, and sports facilities. We prioritize functional layouts, efficient material flow, and compliance with safety regulations for large-scale industrial operations.
Special Projects
We handle unique architectural challenges including daycare centers and specialized buildings. Our experience spans diverse project types requiring tailored solutions that meet specific functional and regulatory demands.
People
Erkki I. Alestalo
Architect
With 25+ years of experience, specializes in construction administration and affordable housing. Licensed in NY, PA, and NJ, bringing technical expertise to multi-family residential projects and complex renovations.
Roderick J. Etzel
Architect
Recognized hospitality design expert with experience in mechanical systems and solar energy integration. Licensed in multiple states, focusing on hotel projects that balance brand standards with regional requirements.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide commercial, residential, industrial, and hospitality architecture services including new construction, renovations, and specialized projects up to 100,000+ square feet.
Which states do you operate in?
We're licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts with projects completed across the Mid-Atlantic region including Maryland.
How long have you been in business?
Since 1993, our principals have provided architectural services for diverse projects while maintaining direct client involvement.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects ranging from minor renovations to large-scale developments exceeding 100,000 square feet across various building types.
How are projects managed?
Our principals provide direct oversight for every project, ensuring clients benefit from our combined 50+ years of architectural experience and technical expertise.
