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On the coastline of New England, the stunning scenery and capricious weather create a canvas of unmatched beauty. For architects, designing homes in these elements poses unique challenges – requiring a delicate balance between aesthetics and functionality, seamlessly integrating with the environment while standing resilient against the often harsh weather.  Coastal New England Architecture Considerations Cape Cod-style homes, with their...

What inspires me most? It is when a client really wants a personalized space, one unique to the way they want to live in their home. One recent example is a large basement we remodeled to include a craft room and media room, each tailored to fit both the clients’ needs and their whimsical tastes. Here are some of the...

Two decades ago, the notion of a home theater was a new and highly sought-after feature, but even the most advanced setups of the early 2000s would pale compared to what’s available today. The landscape of home entertainment has evolved significantly, with home theaters/entertainment spaces becoming relatively commonplace, which means the expectations are far greater than a 43-inch flat panel...

Boston’s architectural landscape is a melting pot of design period motifs. From coastal architecture to city living, each home design presents its own challenges and opportunities to achieve greatness. What works for one home may not work for another – and to deem something a successful project, it’s about determining the perfect architectural mix that caters to the home, the...

Every once in a while, you walk into a room for the first time and are immediately swept off your feet. You can’t help but place yourself in that setting, imagining what it would be like to prepare a meal in the gourmet kitchen, relax in the indoor home spa, or enjoy cocktails in a room designed for entertaining. Even...

With any architectural project, there’s a delicate dance/balance between the past and the present, tradition and innovation; for us, New Englanders and Bostonians, nowhere is this nuanced interplay more evident than within the homes on the Cape and Islands. While modernist/minimalist urban design has evolved with cutting-edge technology and ever-changing tastes, Cape Cod-style homes remain both an inspiration and a...

“Midcentury-modern architecture;” it is likely a term that evokes thoughts of something sleek yet nostalgic. Does Formica, turquoise blue appliances, and a living room furnished by Rob and Laura Petri come to mind? In recent years, you’ve likely seen its resurgence and perhaps even considered it for your home in the greater Boston area. It’s not surprising. Many of its...

A home’s front porch serves many functions – protection from the weather, enhanced security, curb appeal – but a beautiful front porch, one that is meticulously designed to suit the home’s landscape, is something entirely different. A beautiful front porch sets the stage for entry into your home; a warm welcome that both invites you inside and gives you access...

Cape Cod-style homes have stood as symbols of coastal charm and timeless, understated elegance for centuries. With their weathered shingles, pitched roofs, steep dormers, and distinctive color palettes, it’s hard not to love homes along the Cape and Islands.  Anyone who has lived or vacationed on Cape Cod or any New England coastline knows that the features of Cape-style architecture...