Starting From a Vacant Lot
New construction in Eastchester starts long before anyone breaks ground. Silvio M. Luca, who is both a licensed New York State architect and a licensed general contractor, walks the lot first. He looks at grade, soil, setbacks, and how the house will actually sit on the property before drawing a single line.
That dual licensure matters here. Most new construction projects split the architect and the builder into two separate parties who hand a project back and forth. On this one, the person who designs the house is the same person who builds it, so there's no gap between the drawings and what actually gets framed.
Design and Permits
Every town in Westchester County runs its own building department and its own permit review, and Eastchester is no exception. We prepare the architectural drawings, structural details, and site plan, then file directly with the town. The same filing process plays out whether the lot is in Eastchester, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Larchmont, Harrison, or Rye — each town has its own timeline, and we plan the schedule around it rather than assuming every municipality moves at the same pace.
What Happens on Site
Once permits are approved, the sequence is fairly standard: site work and foundation, framing, rough mechanicals, insulation, drywall, then finishes. What's different on a design-build project is that when a framing question comes up on site, there's no waiting on an architect who isn't otherwise involved. Silvio is on site through the build, so structural decisions get resolved in real time instead of stalling the schedule.
Who This Fits
New construction from the ground up appeals to homeowners who want a layout that isn't constrained by an existing structure. It's also a common path for a Westchester County lot where the existing house isn't worth saving. Whether the goal is a custom home addition to a family compound or a single new residence, the process runs through the same design-build framework: one architect, one contractor, one point of contact for the homeowner.
Getting Started
If you own a lot in Eastchester or anywhere in Westchester County and are considering new construction, the first step is a walk of the property with Silvio. As a licensed architect Westchester NY homeowners can also hire directly for design-only work, but most new construction clients choose the full design-build path for the coordination it saves. Call (914) 224-7383 to schedule a free in-home consultation and talk through what's possible on your lot.
