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Chestnut Hill House: Dramatic Renovation Transforms Dated Home

FeaturedA modern home with expansive windows, a pool, and lush greenery surrounding it.

This stunning Newton, MA home underwent a remarkable transformation at the hands of Walker Architects, resulting in a modern masterpiece that seamlessly blends functionality and style. The Chestnut Hill House, originally a dated and incongruous property, was thoughtfully renovated to create a spacious living room, playroom, home office, and guest quarters, all connected by a dramatic open staircase.

The crowning jewel of the project is the new high-performance kitchen, which opens up to a stunning 14-foot tall modern sunroom, establishing a harmonious connection with the beautifully landscaped backyard.

House on the Outer Beach: Vacation Getaway on Cape Cod

FeaturedModern coastal home with wood siding, balcony, and stone path leading to porch.

This vacation home on the Outer Beach of Cape Cod, designed by 1100 Architect in 2018, showcases a harmonious blend of modern architecture and the natural surroundings.

Set on a hillside planted with native vegetation, the house features an upper volume clad in cedar shingles and a lower volume composed of mahogany siding, echoing the New England vernacular. The open-plan interiors maximize spatial flexibility and offer sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Arlington House: A Luxury Boutique Residential Renovation in Boston

Vibrant brick building with distinctive architectural elements and warm autumn foliage.

Arlington House, a boutique, five-unit residential building in Boston’s Bay Village neighborhood, showcases a harmonious blend of historic preservation and contemporary design. Crafted by acclaimed architect Hacin, this project encompasses the renovation of a 1931 commercial building and a two-story addition, culminating in four distinct, luxury residences and a penthouse unit boasting grand views of the surrounding Bay Village and Back Bay areas.

BioMed Realty Offices: Hacin’s Warm & Organic Workspace

An open-concept office space with modern wood and concrete finishings, artwork, and comfortable seating.

Hacin‘s design for the BioMed Realty Offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, blends a warm, hospitable aesthetic with functional workspace amenities. The LEED Gold-certified offices feature a rectangular “pinwheel” layout that maximizes 360-degree views of the city and Charles River, while custom shared workstations, community spaces, and a prominent meeting room create an increasingly domestic atmosphere in this leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries.

West Broadway Housing: Maximizing Space in Boston’s Narrow Lots

Striking modern apartment building with glass facades and brick accents, framed by bare trees.

Merge ArchitectsWest Broadway Housing in Boston, MA, United States, is a six-unit multi-unit residential building that showcases a unique architectural approach to its narrow, 27-foot-wide site. Designed in 2019, the project utilizes an exterior light well to provide natural ventilation and illumination, while its carefully composed and crafted facade of glass-fiber reinforced concrete panels creates a contemporary yet contextual break in the street’s vernacular.

Seaside: How Traditional Architecture Blends with Modern Living

Spacious open-concept living area with panoramic ocean views, contemporary furnishings.

Discover Seaside, a stunning house designed by DSK | Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners in 2016, located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This modern interpretation of gambrel-roofed, shingle-style homes features a breathtaking oceanfront setting. Its design merges traditional elements with a fresh, modern aesthetic, emphasizing open-concept spaces and uninterrupted ocean views.

Cardinal Cove: Exploring the Modern Homestead in Dartmouth

FeaturedSpacious open-concept living area with vaulted wood-paneled ceiling, large windows, and modern decor.

Discover Cardinal Cove, a stunning house designed by DSK | Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Conceived in 2021, this property showcases a contemporary charm that seamlessly integrates with its picturesque coastal setting. Experience the sophisticated blend of New England traditions and modern architectural elements in this unique residence.

Mary Gregory House: Inside the Modern Revamped Spaces

Beautiful autumn-colored trees frame a quaint, modern farmhouse with warm interior lighting.

Discover the Mary Gregory House in Lincoln, Massachusetts, a stunning showcase of architectural rebirth. Originally conceived by Mary Gregory and re-envisioned by DSK | Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners in 2018, this house exemplifies a seamless meld of mid-century design with contemporary enhancements. From the expansive, light-filled interiors to cleverly integrated modern amenities, each detail underscores a refined, functional living space.

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