Adirondack Camp

Design New kitchen renovation of an English style country house in Milton, MA.  For the new kitchen, three rooms consisting of the original kitchen, pantry, and a small dining room, were combined into one large open space for more modern…

An old house was given a new lease on life by replacing the exterior white painted stucco with shingles, more in keeping with its island neighbors. Inside, vistas were opened up between the main rooms, and bay windows added on the water side to take in the expansive views. The kitchen moved from a rear service wing to the view side, where it becomes a family gathering place.  The stair was reoriented to create a clear path from entry to living room.

Site Urban neighborhood Design Easthurst is a carefully restored 1840s twin home in East Boston, where historical character meets modern living. Initially conceived as a kitchen and deck addition, the project evolved into a full renovation when the architect became…

The plan is largely one room deep to encourage cross ventilation and to take advantage of water views to the north, while admitting sunlight from the south. The flavor is influenced by an informal rustic camp next door.