My Story

Robert (Bob) A. Lenahan Architect AIA, is an Architecture and Design firm based in the Historic seaport city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

I am well versed and studied in the shingle style vernacular,seaside architecture and camp style. My strengths and passions are related to custom high end residential architecture.

My design philosophy draws upon classic and indigenous styles, blending modern ideas and technology with classic timeless Architecture.I uphold and strive for the highest standard in quality and style for custom homes and renovations in Long Island, New York's "The Hamptons", New Hampshire and Maine.

Robert A. Lenahan Architect AIA has 30 years of experience in Architecture and Design and is privileged to help create beautiful homes for many wonderful clients, Bob believes that the key to the finest projects is a close collaboration between the client and their Architect.Each house is exhaustively detailed and designed with the lifestyle and wishes of the client in mind before its creation. The main goal has always been to combine modern living within a traditional design.

Robert A.Lenahan Architect AIA is licensed in New York, New Hampshire and Maine.

I am registered with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

I am well versed and studied in the shingle style vernacular,seaside architecture and camp style. My strengths and passions are related to custom high end residential architecture and construction. I am extremely knowledgeable in the "high" shingle style and am detail oriented.

I am a native of the seaside community of Montauk, NY I was fortunate to start my career after graduating in 1984 from New York Institute of Technology with the prestigious "Hamptons" New York Architect Francis Fleetwood in East Hampton, NY.

In 1998 I partnered with Francis Fleetwood and James McMullan to form Fleetwood, Lenahan & McMullan LLC.

In 2008 I moved with my wife Jeannie and our family to Jeannie's hometown of Portsmouth NH. I retained my position as partner with FLM Architects and became Senior Consultant with Fleetwood and McMullan Architects LLC by years end.

In 2009 Robert A. Lenahan Architect AIA was formed in Portsmouth NH

I still work and keep many professional ties with clients, colleagues, craftsmen, builders and local Building Officials in New York's "Hamptons". My family lives in Montauk and I keep strong ties with friends throughout the "East End".

My Vision

I am well versed and studied in the shingle style vernacular & seaside architecture. My strengths and passions are related to custom residential architecture.

My design philosophy draws upon classic and indigenous styles, blending modern ideas and technology with classic and timeless Shingle Style Architecture.I uphold and strive for the highest standard in quality,style and design for custom homes and renovations in Long Island, New York's "The Hamptons", New Hampshire and Maine.

I believe that the key to the finest projects is a close collaboration between the client and their Architect.Each house is exhaustively detailed and designed with the lifestyle and wishes of the client in mind before its creation. The main goal has always been to combine today's modern living within a traditional design.