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Dec 12, 20224 min read

Creating Spaces In A Basement Renovation

Last year I was asked to help a young family with a basement renovation project. The house was a beautiful combination of Victorian and...

Patternbook Architecture & Design

Sep 5, 20213 min read

The Single Reason Why You Should Hire An Architect.

Many people who want to build a new home or addition struggle with whether or not they should hire an architect. Building a home is...

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Patternbook Architecture & Design

Aug 22, 20213 min read

Great Houses Don't Need To Be Big: How Architects Can Do More With Less And Save You Money

There's a big push in the real estate industry for "big," but some of the best houses out there aren't big at all. Just like anything...

Patternbook Architecture & Design

Aug 14, 20214 min read

Proportions are vital in this second story addition.

Sometimes the biggest difference between a design that works and a design that doesn't is proportions. But "good proportions" isn't...

Patternbook Architecture & Design

Jul 31, 20214 min read

Renovating a small kitchen with smart moves

When Hal and Jackie bought their first home in Beverly, MA, everything about the location was perfect. A quiet tree-lined street just...