- Nancy Leary Design20 years in businessClassic Building Design for New England
Nancy Leary designed a highly functional and gorgeous solarium for me . Nancy's design included matching and l...
– mariaammatunaRead More7 projects in the Reading areaSponsored - HP Rovinelli ArchitectsVerified LicenseBest of Houzz winner
Paul has been a great person to work with and been a great partner in helping us refine our vision and make it...
– jkblaisdellRead More1770 Massachusetts Ave., PO Box 271, Jamaica, VT 05343 - HP Rovinelli ArchitectsVerified LicenseBest of Houzz winnerDesigning Distinctive Homes in Greater Boston & Vermont, Best of Houzz
Paul has been a great person to work with and been a great partner in helping us refine our vision and make it...
– jkblaisdellRead More2 projects in the Reading areaSponsored - Smith & Vansant Architects PC
Smith & Vansant Architects PC is a small residential firm working in the Upper Valley region of Vermont &...
Read more129 South Main Street, Suite 104, White River, VT 05001 - Nancy Leary Design20 years in business
Nancy Leary designed a highly functional and gorgeous solarium for me . Nancy's design included matching and l...
– mariaammatunaRead More39 Center Street, Brandon, VT 05733 - Bonin Architects & Associates
Residential, Commercial & Landscape Architecture. Located in New London, NH & Meredith, NH, we are an awar...
Read more210 Main Street, New London, NH 03257 - KOAN Workshop llc
KOAN Workshop llc is an architecture firm located in Thetford, VT in the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Ha...
Read more4380 Route 113, Thetford Center, VT - Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
MAPLE VALLEY DESIGN BUILD is a full service architectural design and build firm specializing in high-quality, soph...
Read moreP.O. Box 1248, Manchester Center, VT 05255 - HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Located in the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire, Haynes & Garthwaite Architects is a four pers...
Read more11 Beaver Meadow Rd, Norwich, VT 05055 - Bluetime Collaborative
Focus on rural homes in New England with emphasis on perfect plans, emotionally uplifting spaces, tactile and loca...
Read moreBrattleoboro, VT 05301 - RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS
Your home is a personal reflection of who you are and what your outlook on the world is. At Ramsay Gourd Architec...
Read more62 Highland Ave, MANCHESTER, VT 05255 - J Gaddis Design
Residential, Civic & Commercial Design in the Upper Valley of Vermont & New Hampshire
Upper Valley, VT 05089 - Vermont Integrated Architecture
VIA is an architectural practice located in central Vermont whose projects range in scale from small renovations t...
Read more137 Maple Street, Suite 29B, Middlebury, VT 05753 - Drawn Home
Drawn Home is the pocket-sized architectural solution for busy builders, designers, and homeowners. We're on a m...
Read moreNewbury, NH 03255 - Christopher T. Ross
I offer full residential design services specific to site, budget and style. Recent commissions include a full hom...
Read moreEnfield, NH - Sustainable Design, LLC
Whether you are considering renovating your home, putting on an addition or building a new house, we can help. We...
Read more444 Barnumville Road, Manchester Center, VT 05255 - Ertel Associates Architects
We are an architectural design firm in Woodstock, VT committed to design excellence in a collaborative process. We...
Read more15 Central Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
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Nancy Leary Design
Eco Homes in Reading.
“Nancy Leary did a beautiful redesign on my 1850's VT farmhouse. She seamlessly incorporated all my needs, in a fashion that was respectful of the original character of the house, but which also managed to incorporate all the conveniences of the 21st century. The project included: restoration of original front porch, design and installation of a new, modern kitchen, total LR redesign including: creation of stove fireplace and appropriate flanking built-in bookcases, design and installation of new windows and exterior door in LR, relocation of front door, and realignment of beams under original pine plank flooring to eliminate serious buckling and slant. Besides doing a basic basement rehab, a including a new concrete floor, new windows and insulation, upstairs Nancy also did a new insulation of many exterior walls, and in the master bedroom, the installation of new gas fireplace and incorporation of old mantel . Her attentiveness, humor and care throughout the project made her a pleasure to work with. I recommend her highly.”
HP Rovinelli Architects
Eco Homes in Reading.
“Paul Rovinell and I first worked on a project together over 10 years ago. Paul hired me to design a kitchen. He has since hired my firm to collaborate on many more kitchens throughout New England.
I always admired his restrained aesthetic and his efforstless falir for modern spaces. When it came time for me to transfrom my UGLY 1960 time capsule Paul graciously accepted the challenge. We had so much fun designing it! He listened and delivered. My husband and I were THRILLED with the result.
Paul is an architectural force. So orignianl and creative - I cannot say enough - Paul is a true talent.”
Smith & Vansant Architects PC
Eco Homes in Reading.
“Smith & Vansant is a phenomenal architectural firm. In fact, working with them renovated not only my house, but my life!
After 15 years or so of living with the property more or less as I found it, my tiny 1850 Cape needed long-overdue renovations -- including improvements to all major systems, solutions to a big water problem in the basement, a new kitchen, a new roof, adding working and living space, and a home office, along with extensive site work and landscaping.
From a design perspective, they are simply brilliant. They have a fantastic aesthetic sense; know how to integrate old and new in a way that is pure genius; and are skilled problem-solvers. I wanted the house to be more liveable and comfortable, while still honoring the antique details that had drawn me to the property in the first place. Pi Smith and Stephen Branchflower in particular not only listened to me all along the way, but heard me. They gave me exactly what I had hoped for.
From a practical perspective, I needed to live in the house while this was going on, and they were sensitive to my need to carry on amidst the upheaval. They worked closely with the contractor, Lud Leskovar, to assure that I was comfortable and inconvenienced a little as humanly possible while the work was being done all around me.
Smith & Vansant, Lud Leskovar and I worked closely as a team. The kept me informed as to costs all along the way and helped me make decisions that took into account my both budget and my dreams. They were endlessly patient and always kind. Everyone in this close-knit firm is a pleasure to work with, operates with the highest integrity, and knows what they are doing. I can't recommend Smith & Vansant highly enough.
For photos of this project, see "Houzz Tour: Beautiful, Hardworking Cape Renovation" on this site.”
Bonin Architects & Associates
Eco Homes in Reading.
“"My wife and I had pursued several options as we developed a plan for our home. In many cases we were frustrated with the input we were receiving, so we began looking at timber frame plans because of their openness and creativity. It seemed that an architect familiar with timber framing had a special eye for the type of features we were looking for in our home. We contacted them and we were pleasantly surprised when they informed us that they were happy to assist in designing a home that accommodated our needs. We were frustrated because we had general design ideas but couldn't put it all together and needed the creativity of an architect. Bonin Architects did a wonderful job in working with the best of our ideas. They assisted us with difficult site issues and we are now able to
go forward with the construction of the home confident the home is filled with our ideas and their expertise.””
Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
Eco Homes in Reading.
“Greg and Cliff did a spectacular job from start to finish. Greg's design of the mud room addition and garage brought out the best of the original house and provided a very functional, inviting and warm curb appeal. They were always punctual and met deadlines. Attention to detail and follow up was phenomenal. Having the architect oversee the job in every phase of the build is tremendously valuable.”
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Eco Homes in Reading.
“I renovated my 1905 home in downtown Hanover, NH in 2009. The renovations included new bathrooms, but the challenging changes--and the ones most important to me--were the ones that transformed my kitchen and the adjoining dining area. I hired Haynes and Garthwaite to plan the project, do the drawings, and supervise the work. I worked closely with Andrew Garthwaite. I was, and remain, so pleased with what was done and how it was done that I am hoping to persuade Andrew to do the designs for my condominium in Cambridge, MA.
The Hanover renovations achieved what I wanted them to achieve, stayed within the limits of the budget Andrew and I had established, and were more exciting than stressful to live through. Before the work, the first floor of the house was relatively dark. The spaces were cramped and impractical for whatever activity they were supposedly destined (cooking, entertaining...). The kitchen was an awkward L-shaped thing with dreadful cabinets, appliances in illogical places, and basement stairs in an unfortunate spot. The dining room was too small to accommodate even eight people comfortably.
I showed Andrew the open-floor layout of a recently-built condo and basically said: reproduce this effect in my house--without destroying the character of the house. Amazingly, that was exactly what he did. A useless outdoor porch became part of my new dining room/kitchen. The basement stairs were moved to an outside wall, where they were out of the way (and also easily accessible, through a new outside door, to plumbers and electricians and other people with muddy boots). Lovely, well-designed cherry cabinets and drawers complemented grey-black granite counters. An island separates the kitchen from the dining area, where I recently fed ten people comfortably. New windows mean that the entire kitchen-dining space catches first the morning and then the afternoon sun; recessed lighting and attractive hanging lamps take over after sunset. I have two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large Bijar rug between the dinner table and the kitchen island. Even though the house has two studies, I now tend to work sitting in one of the chairs in the dining area, simply because the aesthetics of the space are so pleasing.
Three old bathrooms--each with its own set of problems--are now thoroughly updated. Everything works, and the bathrooms look attractive. In the bedrooms, closets and built-ins have enhanced storage space without making the house look like a victim of identity theft.
Thanks to Andrew's skills and dedication, we started with excellent and precise plans. But Andrew was constantly available during the project, watching for unanticipated possibilities as well as problems. The results were really terrific. I recommend Andrew and his firm without reservation to anyone embarking on a renovation project.”
Bluetime Collaborative
Eco Homes in Reading.
“Currently working with this architect on a custom home in southern Vermont. Works closely with us, is fastidious, smart, and patient! He blends building science with a creative, stylistic eye. I trust him completely.”
RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS
Eco Homes in Reading.
“Ramsay is a consummate professional- he is a pleasure to work with. We collaborated with Ramsay on some customized table lamps that he designed. He was practical, respectful of our time, willing to listen, thorough in his research and knowledgable regarding design and manufacture challenges- we would be thrilled to work with him again.
Ramsay is invested in his work beyond what is simply required- he is motivated by passion and personal integrity which makes for challenging collaborations and beautiful results.
Respectfully submitted
Michael Krauss/ Maria Peragine
Owners -Authentic Designs inc.”
Christopher T. Ross
Eco Homes in Reading.
“Chris brings a brilliant approach to home design. He quickly delivers a plan by capturing the desires of the owner. His design signature is unique and a breath of fresh air to the custom home market.”
Sustainable Design, LLC
Eco Homes in Reading.
“Designed an apartment addition to an existing home. Completely and responsibly green with good taste and a sensible approach to design. Listens well and seeks to determine clients desired goals. Endeavors to meet clients needs within their budget. Communicates well.”
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