Teaming Up for Designs Sake

A sampling of the pairs collaborative work, photo courtesy of the Moyers.

By Genevieve Kotz

Susan Moyer, a landscape designer, and her architect husband, Douglas Moyer, dont always work together on projects, but when they do, its beneficial for both them and the client.

Its really great because we communicate so easily, Mrs. Moyer, who works from her Sag Harbor home, explained. Her husband keeps his office in a separate building on their property, making the two easily accessible for clients.

But the factor that makes them a great team is their ability to put the needs of a client before their own personal style, she said.

I may have my own personal preferences aesthetically, but I work for a client, Mrs. Moyer explained, Im able to switch in and out and give my client what they want as opposed to having such a strict style that only certain people would come to me.

I like all of the different possibilities just like there are different people out there, Mr. Moyer explained, noting that while he finds traditional houses that look more historic more interesting, he also has enjoyed working on more modern houses with a little bit of a twist to them. The two most recently worked on a 1710 farmhouse renovation together.

Mr. Moyer mainly does residential architecture, but he has also had experience working on institutional projects, like the recently completed Parrish Art Museum, where he served as project manager, and commercial ones, like his current project, Harbor Market, which will replace Espressos in Sag Harbor Village.

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Teaming Up for Designs Sake