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Wilber Avenue

January 7, 2016 in by o3xe7b

In an old house, sometimes just reworking existing space can solve issues better than adding more space. The house had a large entrance hall that was underutilized, so we tucked a powder room and desk area beyond a new archway to create a better-scaled foyer. By rearranging space upstairs we were able to get two Read More >

Fourth Avenue Porch

February 16, 2016 in by o3xe7b

To take advantage of views of the park at the end of the street, we incorporated a new second-story balcony into the design. The balcony is directly off the master bedroom. We replaced all of the windows with new larger windows, added a door to the second floor balcony and custom built a new mahogany Read More >

1901 Revival

January 13, 2016 in by o3xe7b

The old addition had a pantry and bathroom on the first floor. We removed the bathroom and part of the existing brick wall to expanded the kitchen and open it to the backyard. We converted the old pantry space into a new powder room. Details are very important in creating the character of a space. Read More >

Neil Avenue Redux

January 8, 2016 in by o3xe7b

"The architects thoughtfully redesigned the old front addition by adding a new cornice which gives the house a graceful proportion." Read More >

South Street

January 20, 2016 in by o3xe7b

New built-in cabinets in the dining room combine linen storage below and a serving surface above. The height of the cabinets was designed to maintain views from the table to the backyard. The kitchen was completely remodeled and updated with surfaces and details more appropriate for the historic home. The former dining room, which used Read More >

Carriage House

January 8, 2016 in by o3xe7b

The living space inside the carriage house is perched above a three bay garage and feels like a tree house. There are windows on all four elevations so the light is always changing and accenting the volume of the architecture. Our new carriage house sits next to an old red garage. We wanted to keep Read More >

Coventry Kitchen

February 7, 2016 in by o3xe7b

Two different types of cabinets were used to create an eclectic look. The painted cabinets lighten up the room and provide a nice contrast to the stained wood island. The cooktop became the focal point of the new kitchen with a tile backsplash and custom wood vent hood. The countertops have a honed finish which Read More >

Hamlet

February 3, 2015 in by o3xe7b

The result is a home that stands out for its detailing and not for its new construction. Read More >

Cambridge

February 15, 2016 in by o3xe7b

We wanted to maintain the asymmetrical balance of the home and integrate the addition so it felt like it was always there. We matched the trim on the master bedroom addition with the original trim on the house, and we used a low-sloped metal roof to give it the appearance of an old porch. On Read More >

Shingle Style Porch

December 26, 2015 in by o3xe7b

We researched historic pattern books to understand the right details and proportions. We recreated existing exterior millwork to tie the porch into the house and make it look like it has always been there. Our clients have a great place for interacting with their neighbors when they want and a quiet space for sitting and Read More >

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