--- title: "Wadia Associates" description: "A palmbeachillustrated.com article says Wadia founded his architecture firm in New Canaan, Connecticut. The company's own site says Dinyar Wadia founded th" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Wadia Associates **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 134 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840 · **Phone:** (203) 966-0048 · **Website:** http://www.wadiaassociates.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 6 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read A palmbeachillustrated.com article says Wadia founded his architecture firm in New Canaan, Connecticut. The company's own site says Dinyar Wadia founded the practice in 1975 and that the firm has built residential homes and estates informed by classical and traditional sources. A 2016 customer said Wadia Associates and Wadia Construction designed and built their house in New Canaan, CT, a brick Normandy manor of approximately 12,000 square feet. That 2016 customer said the final cost was just under the original budget and that they saw every invoice from every subcontractor. A 2016 reviewer wrote that the firm renovated a builder colonial with water views, adding a full length covered porch and cathedral ceilings in many rooms. A 2016 customer said they hired Wadia Associates to design and renovate their New York City apartment. A 2017 reviewer said the firm was engaged in remodeling their home, including construction of a third car garage, an exercise room and a new roof. A 2023 Reddit post said Wadia Associates had just finished a French Chateau in Greenwich. A 2024 Google review said the firm's Branch Brook Indoor Pool in Fairfield County, CT was recognized with a Silver Award in the 2024 NanaAwards Project & Design Competition. Connecticut lists the home improvement contractor registration HIC.0531211, held by Dinyar S Wadia, as inactive. **Strengths:** - A design-build house — a 2016 customer said cost came in under budget - Cost transparency — a 2016 customer saw every subcontractor invoice - A pool house award — a 2024 Google review cites a NanaAwards Silver Award ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A palmbeachillustrated.com article says Wadia founded his architecture firm in New Canaan, Connecticut _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/dinyar-wadia-talks-vacationing-in-new-canaan/) — “palmbeachillustrated.com — Since 1969, Wadia has lived in New Canaan, Connecticut, where he founded his architecture firm 45 years ago.” - The company says Dinyar Wadia founded the practice in 1975 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.wadiaassociates.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Since founding his practice in 1975, Dinyar Wadia and his team at Wadia Associates have built a substantial…” - A 2016 customer said the firm designed and built their New Canaan house and the final cost came in just under the original budget _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) — “5★ Dinyar Wadia’s Wadia Associates and Wadia Construction designed and built our house in New Canaan, CT. The house is approximately 12,000 …” - A 2016 customer said they saw every invoice from every subcontractor _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) — “5★ Dinyar Wadia’s Wadia Associates and Wadia Construction designed and built our house in New Canaan, CT. The house is approximately 12,000 …” - A 2016 reviewer described a renovation that added a full length covered porch and cathedral ceilings _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) — “5★ My husband and I hired Wadia Associates to renovate a rather ordinary builder colonial with water views and the result has been nothing s…” - A 2017 reviewer described a remodel including a third car garage, an exercise room and a new roof _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) — “5★ Dinyar Wadia Associates were engaged in remodeling our home-construction of a third car garage, an exercise room, installation of a new r…” - A 2024 Google review said the Branch Brook Indoor Pool project received a Silver Award in the 2024 NanaAwards Project & Design Competition _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2NF9qUmJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1bdaa9ec60a4687b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDv4_jRbg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Wadia Associates crafted a breathtaking indoor-outdoor lap pool space in Fairfield County, CT, designed to connect to the natural landsca…” - Google: 4.9 stars from 10 ratings; Houzz: 5.0 stars from 16 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wadia%20Associates&query_place_id=ChIJWZopfxKnwokRe2ikYOyp2hs) — “Google: 4.9★ from 10 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 16 ratings” - Connecticut lists the home improvement contractor registration HIC.0531211, held by Dinyar S Wadia, as inactive. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0531211 registry-verified expired (registry's own word: "INACTIVE") — registry holder of record: DINYAR S WADIA” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) — “5★ Dinyar Wadia Associates were engaged in remodeling our home-construction of a third car garage, an exercise room, installation of a new r…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) — “5★ My husband and I hired Wadia Associates to renovate a rather ordinary builder colonial with water views and the result has been nothing s…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634) — “5★ Dinyar Wadia’s Wadia Associates and Wadia Construction designed and built our house in New Canaan, CT. The house is approximately 12,000 …” ## License Status: **expired** (#HIC.0531211, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Design/comments/1qnp8if/french_normandy_chateau_wadia_associates/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wadia%20Associates&query_place_id=ChIJWZopfxKnwokRe2ikYOyp2hs): 4.9★ from 10 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wadia%20Associates&query_place_id=ChIJWZopfxKnwokRe2ikYOyp2hs): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/wadia-associates-pfvwus-pf~1132944634): 5.0★ from 16 ratings - [Official Website](http://www.wadiaassociates.com): 40 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/magazine-story/ad100-2019-nozer-wadia-associates-mumbai/): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Wadia Associates just finished a French Chateau in Greenwich and has another one planned.” — u/lael8u in r/floorplan (2023-05-13) — https://www.reddit.com/r/floorplan/comments/13fyz5z/18_000_sq_ft_greenwich_new_build_on_sale_for_2/jjzdm3p/ - “This is the cover of a book called New Classicists: Wadia Associates, Residential Architecture of Distinction.” — u/motrjay in r/Houseporn (2022-04-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Houseporn/comments/u4v3ut/quintessential/i4ynkd4/ - “said Dinyar Wadia of Wadia Associates, the project's architect.” — palmbeachdailynews.com — https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/story/news/local/2021/06/07/construction-underway-long-vacant-chilean-avenue-home-palm-beach/7487183002/ - “Since 1969, Wadia has lived in New Canaan, Connecticut, where he founded his architecture firm 45 years ago.” — palmbeachillustrated.com — https://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/dinyar-wadia-talks-vacationing-in-new-canaan/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Hollembaek · 2026-01-16**: great company - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nana Wall · 2024-12-23**: Wadia Associates crafted a breathtaking indoor-outdoor lap pool space in Fairfield County, CT, designed to connect to the natural landscape. The Branch Brook Indoor Pool was nominated for Best Pool House in the 2024 NanaAwards Project & Design Competition. Through public voting, the architectural an… - **5/5 · Houzz · jacquibradley · 2018-04-19**: The architectural design team, Rob Lominski and Dinyar Wadia and the interior designer, Saranda Berisa, made our dream for a stylish and comfortable retreat a reality. Their professional experience provided them with insights that made the gut renovation as painless as possible in Manhattan. I am lo… - **5/5 · Houzz · CORNERSTONE Contracting Corporation · 2017-04-21**: Dinyar and his team are one of the finest architectural firms in the Fairfield and Westchester counties to work with. They are extremely professional in their business and design some of the finest homes in our area and beyond. We have been honored to build some of those gorgeous homes. I would trus… - **5/5 · Houzz · Peter Weiland · 2017-04-14**: S.E. Minor has worked with Wadia & Associates on many houses over the years. They are a great group to work with and their work is very high quality. - **5/5 · Houzz · richard2546 · 2017-04-12**: Over the past 25 years I have had the pleasure of viewing many Wadia Associates projects. Each and every project has its own unique distinction and has been built with superior craftsmanship and the utmost attention to detail. I highly recommend Wadia Associates if you are looking for quality work. - **5/5 · Houzz · Vijay Raval · 2017-04-11**: Dinyar Wadia Associates were engaged in remodeling our home-construction of a third car garage, an exercise room, installation of a new roof and the drive way, etc. The firm carried out the work with professional excellence, on time and on budget-pricing integrity, getting paid for outcome based val… - **5/5 · Houzz · Kim Drenckhahn · 2017-04-10**: Wadia Associates is a great company to work with. They care about their projects and want things done professionally. They have a great knowledge of building a home from the ground up The company is always concerned of the clients budget and giving them a quality job. They work very hard to do all t… - **5/5 · Houzz · Soren Sorensen · 2017-04-10**: Mr Wadia is very professional and has an excellent staff. His vision to details are fantastic. He is involved in the entire project from start to end and lives the project. You really can not ask for anything more. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to remodel, new construction e… - **5/5 · Houzz · Stephen Freidheim · 2017-04-10**: We have been continuously impressed with Wadia Associates during the course of our Guest House renovation. They are true professionals with unique designs and a strong attention to detail. Our project was large in scale and we always felt they were on top of every component, taking into account our … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T12:44:48.635Z. Cite as: Wadia Associates — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/wadia-associates-new-canaan) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/wadia-associates-new-canaan ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)