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Sensations of the Sound: Why Building on the Connecticut Waterfront is an Act of Remembering
Sensations of the Sound: Why Building on the Connecticut Waterfront is an Act of Remembering Building on the water, in the summer, it’s not just about the house. Christopher Pagliaro’s childhood summers on the Sound are remembered through sensory experiences: the smell of summer blooms that peppered manicured gardens; the feeling of water colliding against…
Read MoreTouchstones of Waterfront Architecture
Touchstones of Waterfront Architecture Architecture is the play of light on form. When I was younger, I used to believe that Long Island “stole” the Atlantic Ocean from the lower New England Coastline of Connecticut. In reality, Long Island Sound is one of the country’s most magical geographic wonders. Seafarers flock to the many…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Pratt Island
Project Spotlight: Pratt Island Architectural rules are meant to be challenged. When you’re searching for inspiration, sometimes all you have to do is look up. It may sound cheesy, but inspiration really is all around us, and we continually look for inspiration from the settings and surroundings of our project locations. When we were tasked…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: House on a Bluff
Project Spotlight: House on a Bluff The marriage of structure and site Situated on a piece of direct waterfront property, House on a Bluff celebrates what it means to “live coastal.” The singular view, matched with bright, open interiors and a silhouette that mirrors the shingle style, is at once entirely unique and traditionally New…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Turkey Hill
Project Spotlight: Turkey Hill It’s a return to the traditional, classic, distinctly “American” home. In 2020, our team set out to create a structure that, in a way, bears resemblance to the simpler house form that has been taking architectural design by storm, yet at the same time was unlike any modern farmhouse that had…
Read MoreProject Spotlight: Fairfield Beach
Project Spotlight: Fairfield Beach Not only should each project reflect its environment, but it should also enhance it. When we were presented with the opportunity to design a Maritime Escape on the Connecticut coastline of Fairfield Beach, we knew that the location–which initially presented challenges–was no match for these beachfront quarters. The narrow, deep and…
Read MoreOur Candid Opinions on the Modern Farmhouse Trend
Our Candid Opinions on the Modern Farmhouse Trend The reality is that people want simple, and simple is hard. It takes work, finesse, proper execution and forethought. Then, it is great. We’ll start with a bold statement: we’re not huge fans of the term “Modern Farmhouse.” We feel this way primarily because we do not…
Read MoreThe Importance of Restoration Projects
The Importance of Restoration Projects To create greatness, you don’t always have to start from scratch. New England is rife with old structures that have rich histories and strong bones. It’s why we believe in the value of restoration projects as a means to preserve the antiquities of classic New England structures. Below, we discuss…
Read MoreHow Waterfront Architecture Differs from Inland Architecture
How Waterfront Architecture Differs from Inland Architecture Good architecture is inspired by its natural environment. View Project There are different elements we take into consideration when designing a waterfront home, compared to an inland home, including how it structurally fits into the landscape. Waterfront properties exist on the edge, and thereby deserve cutting-edge architectural design.…
Read MoreThe History Behind Shingle-Style Homes in New England
The History Behind Shingle-Style Homes in New England What began as a variation of late 19th-century Victorian architecture now holds an enduring legacy in New England: shingle-style homes. Marked by their colonial-inspired shingled exterior and recognizable gambrel or hip roofs, shingle-style homes have made a lasting impression on New England architecture for their representation of…
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