Paul R. Hinkel, AIA, Principal

Creator of quality designs and thinker of fresh ideas.

Hinkel Design Group is an architectural firm specializing in high-end residential projects including new construction, renovations, additions and historic preservation. Commercial and institutional projects include retail facilities, restaurants, community centers and educational buildings. With more than 50 years combined experience, Hinkel Design Group has a proven reputation for quality design and client satisfaction.

The Walter Ingraham House, built in 1892, is a particularly eleborate high-style Queen Anne structure. Located in Bristol, Connecticut’s Federal Hill Historic District, it is now the home of Hinkel Design Group.

What They’re Saying

We first collaborated with Paul seven years ago when we bought a derelict home in the historic district of Litchfield, CT. His talent as an architect and great attention to detail resulted in a beautifully designed home that is both lovely and comfortable. It was a great experience and a fun collaboration. We would not hesitate to recommend Hinkel Design Group to anyone planning a new home or renovation of an existing one. Paul is truly an extraordinarily talented architect.

Susan and Sid GloverLitchfield, CT

A few years ago my wife and I had the good fortune to be introduced to Paul Hinkel by a mutual friend. Since then, he has guided the development of our Litchfield property--first with a beautifully detailed addition for a new office, then an ornamental greenhouse, a reimagined master bedroom with high ceiling and beautifully detailed beams, a new extended front entrance, and currently Paul and his staff are working on another greenhouse and classic potting shed/garage. Always a pleasure to work with Hinkel Design Group--and what I would call Paul's style of "updated classicism" totally pleases us as we enjoy the new spaces he has created for us.

Lou Scolnik and Joy MasoffSouth St., Litchfield, CT