Project Team

Rick Alfandre, AIA, LEED is the President of Alfandre Architecture, PC.

Rick Achieved his Bachelors of Arts in Communications from SUNY New Paltz in 1980, and his Masters of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1987. Rick is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional with the United States Green Buildings Council (USGBC). In addition to being a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), Rick serves on the board of the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce, is treasurer of Hudson Valley Energy Options and is President Elect of the New Paltz Rotary Club.

Alfandre Architecture offers a comprehensive range of architectural services from initial planning approvals through completion of construction. The firm specializes in energy and resource efficient design, the integration of solar systems within buildings, and environmentally responsive building planning.

It is the goal of Alfandre Architecture to help people connect to the natural and spiritual worlds through the design of Spaces and Places of Lasting Beauty.
Nicholas McCormick:

Nicholas McCormick has over 20 years experience as a high quality builder in Ulster County. He began his career in 1983 as an apprentice to a New England Master Craftsman, learning traditional carpentry and woodworking, while building custom homes in Marbletown.

Wanting a change, Nicholas went to work for another construction company in 1987, where he spent two years framing condominiums. He continued to refine his skills and attention to detail.

In 1989 Nicholas founded Mountain Valley Builders. As his reputation and expertise grew, so did the business. Nicholas now meets the challenges of commercial and residential building as well as renovations. His commercial work includes restaurants, professional buildings, stores, and artists' studios. Staying informed on new building technology and products enables him to complete his projects to the highest standards.

Nicholas collaborates closely with architects/designers and his clients to create their vision. He is attentive to every detail. His high quality craftsmanship, communication skills, ethics, and timeliness have earned him an excellent reputation and repeat clients and referrals.
Vicki Koenig:

Vicki Koenig is a professional Nutritionist, mother of twins and wife of architect Rick Alfandre. She has helped design the building of 3 houses. Her role has been researching and choosing the appliances, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, wall and floor finishes, managing the expenses in paying the contractors, while still having some fun and staying happily married.
Barbara McCormick:

Barbara holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, with additional graphic design study. Before becoming a full time mother six years ago, she ran her own jewelry design company where she was responsible for designing, creating, and marketing jewelry. After eight years of marriage to builder Nicholas McCormick, she has acquired a considerable amount of knowledge about homebuilding.