Author: Marisa

If you follow us on Instagram, you’ve probably caught a glimpse of what our days actually look like — the sketches spread across the conference table, the early Zoom conversations and on-screen sketching, and lots of inspiration images from our projects and architects we admire. We love sharing those moments in our stories because they

When clients come to us with a property, we’re not just thinking about where the walls go. We’re thinking about how the house settles into the land, how the land reaches back toward the house, and what happens in the space inbetween. Landscape design isn’t a finishing touch for us — it’s part of the

Summer is here, and the studio is buzzing. We’ve got projects wrapping up, projects in the thick of it, and a fresh round of new designs taking shape. Here’s a look at what the team has been up to lately for our early summer update! Studio News Presenting Woodland Pop House We’re thrilled to have

It’s that time of year again — three days, a packed itinerary, great food, and the whole team together. Our latest offsite did not disappoint. From site visits to screen printing, from birdfeeder brainstorms to a wood-fired dinner under the sky, we came home inspired, energized, and with a few very unique souvenirs. From the

We are thrilled to be sharing the final photograhs and the story behind the most colorful project we have done to date – Woodland Pop House! Brilliantly saturated colors are paired with sweeping views in this renovation and addition located on a spectacular site in Accord. Nestled onto a steeply sloping site, Woodland Pop House

Ask an Architect is our ongoing series where we tackle the questions we hear most often from homeowners, clients, and curious readers. This month, we’re asking the big questions — the ones that often come up before a project even begins. We’re starting with the most fundamental one of all. Every new client relationship begins

The last three months have been a busy and exciting stretch in the studio. Winter kept us on our toes in the Hudson Valley — cold days on site, shorter light, and still so much happening on all fronts. As the season turns and we head into spring, it feels like the right moment to

Choosing an exterior cladding material is one of the most consequential decisions you’ll make for your home. It sets the aesthetic tone, shapes how much time and money you’ll spend maintaining the building over its lifetime, and has real implications for energy performance, durability, and resale value. There’s no single right answer — every material

We are very excited to be sharing the final photographs of VIA43 and the VIA43 Bunkhouse! In case you missed the announcement earlier this week, this home was published in the most recent issue of Residential Design (RD) Magazine. We are so grateful to RD for featuring this home and for doing such a wonderful

When clients first reach out to us, they often aren’t quite ready to talk about floor plans or finishes. Instead, they often have found a piece of land they are considering purchasing and want to get our opinion on the property before moving forward. We often hear things like, “We love the privacy and the