Meet the Connecticut Judges

Architect

Thomas Kligerman

Thomas A. Kligerman was raised in Connecticut and New Mexico, and spent years in France and England as a student. These experiences sparked his interest in the rich history of domestic architecture, gardens and landscapes. Before founding Kligerman Architecture & Design, Tom co-founded Ike Kligerman Barkley with John Ike and Joel Barkley. He began his architecture career at Robert A. M. Stern Architects and received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and his Master of Architecture from Yale School of Architecture. He is passionate about the design process, and loves studying and creating architectural models. He serves on the boards of a number of charitable and educational institutions. Tom and his family enjoy summer weekends racing sailboats on the coast of Rhode Island.

Designer

Sarah Robertson

A kitchen-ninja, a cabinet-wizard, a social media maven…Sarah is the accomplished designer at the helm of boutique kitchen design firm, Studio Dearborn, known for its meticulously orchestrated artisanal kitchens for which people around the globe aspire.  She posesses a true gift for transforming ordinary spaces into stunning and intuitively functional kitchen oases amidst the chaotic demands of our ever changing worlds. Her work has appeared in nearly every major shelter magazine and has garnered international design awards and been downloaded millions of times on social media.  Sarah demonstrates exemplary professionalism and has achieved notoriety through her leadership and innovation in the design industry.

Designer

Michael Cox

Michael Cox co-founded foley&cox in 2002, and he now directs a firm dedicated to global luxury residential projects. Cox brings a breadth of expertise in interior architecture, furniture design, and global sourcing resulting in distinctive and personalized interiors that reflect the lifestyle of the firm’s clientele. His knowledge and taste are evident as well in the curated selection of furniture and objects displayed at foley&cox HOME, the firm’s retail store in Hudson, New York.

Interior Architect

Alison Rose

Alison Rose New York is a multidisciplinary studio, internationally renowned for creating enchanting and experiential interiors, furnishings and product lines.  Each project is an inspired translation blending culture and historical reference with modern vocabulary.

Designer Alison Rose’s foundation in both architecture and interiors allows a true connection between the physical space, the inhabitants, and the objects that live within.  Their environments are sophisticated backdrops to experience life in and amongst.

Alison continues to forage her love for shape and expanding materiality, launching her newest collections in 2023.