Form and Function Unite

An interior English greenhouse provides a sunny spot for conversation.

George Pusser, president of Cornerstone Contracting, and his award-winning team have been building custom luxury homes throughout Fairfield County, CT, Dutchess and Westchester counties, NY; New York City, the Hamptons and Ocean County, NJ, for more than 25 years. We talked to Pusser about his firmโ€™s dedication to exceeding clientsโ€™ expectations with incomparably high standards, supported by a superior on-site management approach.

Tell us about a project for which you found a beautiful way to make a space more functional. We constructed an entertainment barn using materials from a 19th century barn that was discovered in Albany, NY. The original barn was skillfully disassembled and then relocated to Greenwich, CT, where the original timbers were expertly used to construct a magnificent entertainment space. Working with the client, architect, engineer and designer, Cornerstone developed a realistic budget and schedule for transforming the barn. The project included an English greenhouse, custom windows and doors, unique custom cabinetry constructed from antique materials and a wine cellar.

A reclaimed barn was transformed into an entertaining space with adjacent traditional parterre garden.
A reclaimed barn was transformed into an entertaining space with adjacent traditional parterre garden.

How would you describe your companyโ€™s aesthetic? What sets your firm apart? Cornerstoneโ€™s aesthetic is not defined by any one style. Rather, Cornerstone takes its clientโ€™s aesthetic preferences and brings them to life. We are a high-energy company that prides itself on excellence in building spectacular family compounds, rustic horse barns, inviting guest houses and luxurious pool houses. Cornerstoneโ€™s reputation with world-renowned architects and designers empowers us to construct the most technical and complex projects. Our mission is to build exceptional, quality custom homes at a competitive price, and to stay on schedule. We specialize in construction with stone, glass and steel, while incorporating the latest technology for a seamless design.

How does Cornerstone stay at the forefront of industry advancements? It is one of the firmโ€™s trademarks. Cornerstoneโ€™s work is characterized by the incorporation of ever-changing technology and materials in luxury homes. While quality through technology is the brandโ€™s signature, superior communication is at the heart of Cornerstoneโ€™s overall philosophy.

Cornerstone Contracting: 200 Pemberwick Rd, Greenwich, CT 203-861-4200

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