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Dramatic transformations like this are possible when doing full gut renovations – where we take out all the interior walls and start from scratch. On this project, for the most part, we kept windows in their original locations, and worked...
Learn MoreSmall details matter…here is one our favorites, in a shower – a toe shelf, to aid in shaving your legs! Nothing worse than getting into your beautiful custom shower for the first time, and having to awkwardly fall all over...
Learn MoreOne of the biggest impacts a new larger building will have is how it interacts with the sun – and as a result, blocks, reflects, or allows light to neighboring buildings. Especially in tight urban conditions, like this one in...
Learn MoreMany of our clients like modern clean lines and simple, strong shapes – but they worry that it doesn’t “match” or “work well with” older homes. With years of field and academic experience in vernacular residential architecture, our opinion around...
Learn MoreWe get a lot of questions about what we do exactly, or what architects do in general. While there are many posts we could do and many words we could expend on the topic, here’s a super quick primer. What...
Learn MoreWhen someone is considering undertaking a project, be it a residential renovation or a new space for their business, we sometimes hear them say “we can’t afford a *design,* we just need things drawn up.” Or, “architects just make things...
Learn MoreSome thoughts from the field this week, for contractors, clients, and architects alike: ✅ Figuring stuff out ahead of time is crucial, and being able to react to real world conditions and make changes along the way is equally important....
Learn MoreOne of the biggest decisions we make in a project is the “metal color.” There are lots of places where metal shows up in a project, from obvious stuff like the kitchen faucet, to more hidden moments like hinges or...
Learn MoreOne of our most dramatic kitchens, this walnut and soapstone beauty is all about rich, warm, minimalism…and of course, practicality! With storage tucked away into every spare nook and cranny, and creatively integrated lighting, this penthouse unit kitchen punches above...
Learn MoreA little cozy corner in an addition…just because the walls are white doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun with color! We love playing around with “movable color” – furniture, books, lamps, art, rugs, plants – stuff that can move...
Learn MoreSometimes, good design is about knowing what *not* to touch! The surgical approach to renovations can be the most tricky – from figuring out the small touches that will have the biggest impact to weighing decisions based on a tight...
Learn MoreTilework is one of those things that might seem simple, but is actually super complicated! Having good tile installers is absolutely key, but there are some things that must be thought through ahead of time to make sure it turns...
Learn MoreShort answer: yes! Here in this project, to open things up to the rear deck, and enlarge the kitchen, we took out a bearing wall. But isn’t that really expensive and difficult?! Not always! With careful planning, it doesn’t have...
Learn MoreIt’s no secret that built-in furniture can make all the difference in small spaces, and is a great way to customize your space to suit your exact needs. We routinely work with talented carpenters and woodworkers to design and build...
Learn MoreWho wouldn’t want to have breakfast in this bright and beautiful space?? Even our smallest projects incorporate a spot for informal eating, and while most use bar seating at an island to accomplish that, here in this project, we got...
Learn More How about an extra hand washing sink in the kitchen? These days, we’re helping clients imagine changes to their spaces that reflect our changing world, and many of those changes can do double duty! Take this prep sink –...
Learn More From one of our industrial projects, the CORe Recycling Facility in Charlestown for Waste Management and Save That Stuff, this diagram shows both the process flow through the space and the building components. This was a prefab building, adapted...
Learn MoreWe’ve done this combination a few times, and it’s no mystery why – it’s both warm and modern, classic and fresh. Our clients often worry about whether they’ll still love the design decisions they’ve made years from now, and choosing...
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