Harborview's New England charm draws inspiration from the sea and nature to create a timeless legacy home. The lot comprises 3 acres overlooking Manchester By the Sea, Massachusetts. All common rooms and bedroom suites have been carefully crafted with the finest materials to highlight the views of the harbor. From within the home guests and family can privately enjoy the seascape from a second-floor porch with fireplace as well as third-floor porch designed to take in the views of the distant horizon. A private yacht dock access allows for resort level recreation and entertainment.

This estate home was designed as a winter sanctuary for a Northern European business owner and his family. The clients valued privacy and wanted a home that would suit both their social and business needs. The time difference necessitated that the owner works hours during which the rest of the family might be socializing. As such, his study was designed with separate access to the entry courtyard. This provided him a quiet space to converse, do business, and smoke while the rest of his family utilized the rear pool and outdoor spaces. This area also served as a more intimate conversation spot and sported an outdoor fireplace. To maintain privacy, the entry courtyard was walled and the wings of the home were oriented to block views of the pool terrace area. We also provided a service suite on the main floor for the staff. During the spring and summer, while the family was in Europe, the main portion of the house could be shut down so that only service sections were accessible.

"The House of the Mornings". Named for a celebratory folk song, there could be no title more apt for this sprawling, Spanish-style estate. The owners, a couple from New York, needed to accommodate and entertain hundreds of people at a time. The party wing of the house hosts a large dance hall and covered terraces and pool as well as ample off-street parking for guests and food trucks. Above the great hall is a balcony for live musicians. An additional terrace provides a quieter space for more intimate conversation. This wing also provides two full master suites for long term summer guests. The private wing boasts stunning views of the property as well as a wine cellar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, spacious family room and kitchen, and an outdoor pizza oven. Originally designed as a summer house, the owners loved it so much that they sold their East Coast businesses to live at "La Casa" year-round.

This legacy estate home was designed to last hundreds of years, utilizing natural materials that only look better over time. The owner wanted to pass the estate down to his eldest daughter and to her children after her. It incorporates a show kitchen, working kitchen, and separate adult and child dining areas. The great hall, game room, and bar open up to a very large porch. There are two separate home offices so the husband and wife could work independently. The children also have their own wing of the house, including individual sitting areas attached to each bedroom and a large shared playroom. The master suite is separate from the rest of the house, allowing for complete privacy and quiet. A private, high walled courtyard with a bar and jacuzzi services the master wing. The separate pool house hosts changing rooms and a sitting area. A spacious flower garden separates the main house from the two-bedroom guest cottage. There's also a stable for four horses.

This Tuscan style estate was designed for a large corner lot in a gated golf course community. The ultimate goals of the design were to create a sense of peace for the owner's mother and to maintain privacy from neighbors. The entire front section of the house serves as a separate mother in law wing. The bedroom suite opens to a large, quiet patio with a fireplace. This space is secluded from the main living area and is sheltered from the noise of the pool area and children's rooms. Connecting this wing to the rest of the estate is a huge living room that opens to the flowers and fountains of the entry courtyard. The great hall and kitchen open to a private courtyard with a covered porch, pool, and bar. Upstairs, the four children's suites share a large play area. The master porch overlooks the pool and boasts a distant view of the Pacific ocean.

The house was designed as a series of courtyards to sit well on a steep lot overlooking a valley. The main part of the house is entered through the midlevel courtyard and contains a great room, kitchen, and dining area. These rooms have a stunning view down the slope to the valley below. The children's bedroom suites wrap around the upper courtyard. The lower courtyard hosts a game room and bar in addition to a pool and fire pit.

Park Avenue was designed to suit a long, narrow city lot. The owners sought a sleek and modern design that would sit well in a traditional neighborhood. A garage nestled below the rear of the house creates a more polished front facade. The main floor is an open concept to create a spacious, maximally lit living area. Bifold doors between the great room, kitchen, and back porch can be opened to create a large party space.

This project was designed for two families as a weekend mountain retreat. It consists of the main cottage and two separate master bedroom cottages separated by a fire pit. The main cabin contains a large kitchen, great room, dining area, exterior porches, and two children's bunk rooms. At the end of the day, the adults could retire to the private master cabins or enjoy the mountain views from the sitting area.

This home was designed to satisfy both the social and private requirements of the family. The first level largely functions as a public space. The open plan- comprising a kitchen, nook, and family room- takes advantage of views of the sunny back courtyard. The main level also sports a formal dining room and private office. The separate master wing provides a quiet sanctuary while still enjoying the back courtyard view. The second level accommodates the needs of the children. Spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets surround a central playroom. The basement level is designed to accommodate parties as well as overnight guests. A bar serves the large game room and home theater while an exercise room, bedroom, and bathroom are nestled in the back.

Like the butterfly for which it is named, this gated community estate hosts two great wings stemming from a central entry. The foyer is dramatic with oversized windows for extra light and a striking dual staircase. The north end serves as a business wing with a private office, client seating area, conference room, guest suite, and private porch access. The south end services the family with kitchen, dining, a private nook, great room, butler's pantry, wine cellar, staff accommodations, and back courtyard and pool access. The upper level is similarly separated into master and children's wings.

The Villa was designed to bring a piece of the Tuscan countryside to southern California. Located in an exclusive gated community, the family sought a stylish platform for their many fundraising events. The home was designed for formal and casual parties, incorporating fine dining, a spacious great hall, and a back courtyard with a pool and a view of the rolling California hills.

The private portion of the house includes a mother in law wing as well as rooms for staff.

This is a custom beach house designed for a beautiful oceanfront property. It was designed to advantage of spectacular views. The house itself is set close to the street to provide space for the many exterior amenities in the rear. It features two rooftop decks, a pool with a fire pit, numerous spaces for sunbathing, and a private volleyball court. On the waterfront, there is a sitting area for changing in and out of wetsuits with accompanying surfboard storage.

This home was designed for a lot on a very busy residential corner. Extra thick, insulated exterior walls shield the contemporary interior from the city noise. A site wall helps to further reduce noise and creates a sense of privacy. The driveway entrance is located on the less busy road to improve ease of access. The main floor is designed around the back porch and enclosed yard, creating a serene space that stands in stark contrast to the busy surroundings.

Berne was designed to take advantage of a small, steep lot in an established older neighborhood. The lot slopes upward dramatically from the street. To reduce the cost of grading, the garage was set into the basement at the steepest part of the slope. This allowed for the main floor to sit flush with the most level section of the property and create a large walkout to the backyard. The main level also enjoys windows on all sides, an added benefit of the basement garage. The master suite and laundry room are located upstairs with the children's rooms.

This home was custom built for an owner who wanted to utilize the entire property privately. Reminiscent of Spanish Hacienda style, it's designed around a central courtyard providing sanctuary from the busy surrounding streets. In addition to spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, it features a guest house and garage accessed from the courtyard. The main house opens to a rear courtyard oasis with a pool and open bar.

This retirement cottage was designed for an older divorcee. The cottage sits in the woods with guest parking in the front and a rear garage. The home was designed as a single story with the master suite overlooking the backyard flower garden. It features two guest suites for visiting children and grandchildren. The cottage exterior is designed with natural materials to minimize maintenance. It also features two wood-burning fireplaces to keep cozy in cold, Wisconsin winters.

This contemporary farmhouse was designed to provide a sunlit space for a young family. The open common areas and ready outdoor access maximize the communal space. Upstairs, the master is set adjacent to the children's rooms. The guest suite resides separately to the main house over the detached 2 car garage.

This custom estate house was designed to take advantage of the rear golf course and frontal hill views. It's a single-story home with a four-bedroom children's wing and master wing separated by a back pool courtyard. The shared areas of the home rest in between the wings. A small guest house with a private garden sits towards the front of the property.