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ArchiPlicity LLC, Plymouth Summer Cottage, South Shore MA
Posted Nov 7 at 10:17 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
18 years in the making, this summer cottage proves the power of possibility. In the world of design, every project bears its unique story—a narrative of dreams, desires, and the artistry of bringing them to life. For this shingle style summer cottage, set atop a bluff on the Plymouth coastline, the story is one of many chapters. (Photography: Katherine Jackson Architectural Photography) “The...
BRICC Awards 2023
Posted Nov 6 at 2:23 PM in Blog by Stella Tirone
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod’s BRICC AWARDS recognize the region's excellence––the "best of the best"––in the building, design and remodeling industry.  Celebrated every two years, 2023’s awards gala was held at the Cape Codder resort in Hyannis on October 5th with over 200+ in attendance and a record number of award submissions.  Congratulations to our @BDG Cape...
prism awards 2023
Posted Nov 6 at 1:10 PM in Blog by Stella Tirone
(Photography: Charlene Graham) Over 400 guests gathered for the Annual PRISM Awards gala at the Boston Museum of Science to honor the best of the best in the local residential building industry. The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) received 340 PRISM entries in six categories, which were celebrated on October 19 in the museum’s multi-leveled Blue Wing with a reception...
James Studio, Coast by JSI
Posted Oct 30 at 10:06 AM in Blog by Stella Tirone
(Photography: Jessica Delaney) For designer Jaime Moore, it’s all about the feel. Whether it’s her design firm, James Studio Interiors, or her new retail locale, Coast by JSI, Moore uses a signature, yet subtle layering technique that favors the coastal aesthetic.   “I think coastal is more of a feeling than a style,” says Moore of her designs. “It’s more of that calm you get from being around...
Sequoia Custom Builders, Cummings Architecture, Mia Bella, Reading MA
Posted Oct 26 at 2:59 PM in Blog by Stella Tirone
(Photography: Ben Gancsos Studio) This Reading home––a manifestation of the client’s vision for preserving a historic feel, while molding it to fit the modern life of a young couple––is nothing if not dynamic. Built circa 1817, the Parker, Solon Anson property––noted in 1980 by the Reading Historical Commission––possesses a rich history that sets it apart in a town now full of new-builds. The...
Passive House Construction, The Valle Group, Sustainable Homes, Dan Cutrona
Posted Oct 26 at 10:25 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
A Deep Dive into Passive House Construction with The Valle Group For those striving for the highest degree of energy efficiency, there is no higher standard than Passive House Construction. Despite a recent resurgence in the United States, finding Certified Passive Builders remains a rare feat. Among the trailblazers in this field is The Valle Group, which completed its first Passive House in...
Clarke, Innovation Center, Showroom, Legal Seafoods
Posted Oct 19 at 10:43 AM in Blog by Stella Tirone
Legal Sea Foods is joining Clarke, New England’s Official Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom, in a collaboration that is sure to be one for the ages. Set to open in early 2024 adjacent to Clarke’s Milford, MA showroom is Legal Sea Foods’ new innovation center, a much-anticipated addition to the restaurant group’s parent company, PPX Hospitality.   While long-time friends Sean Clarke, President of...
AJ Rose Carpets and Flooring
Posted Oct 18 at 11:06 AM in Blog by Stella Tirone
Laying the groundwork is usually the hard part, but not when you are working with AJ Rose–––one of the leading carpet and flooring experts in Eastern Massachusetts. Family owned since 1977, AJ Rose offers every type of flooring selection from carpeting, area rugs and vinyl to laminate, tile and hardwood. Their easy to access digital resource, “Flooring 101”, takes the guesswork out of your...
TSP Smart Spaces, The Experience Lab, Boston Showroom
Posted Oct 4 at 11:39 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
An Ambitious Departure from a Traditional Showroom TSP Smart Spaces breaks away from traditional product-focused showrooms by introducing an immersive journey into the world of smart home technology integration. Located in Boston's vibrant SoWa Art + Design District, the Experience Lab is a newly renovated 3,700 square-foot showroom that allows visitors to tangibly experience the differences...
laplante construction, Greg Bernier,
Posted Oct 3 at 1:27 PM in Blog by Stella Tirone
Laplante Construction proves there's no downside to downsizing. There is something to be said for downsizing, and Laplante Construction knows all about it––think compact and convenient spaces fitted with all the luxuries of a larger home.  “We're doing a lot of construction now for empty nesters who are looking to sell their large, two-story homes and downsize to one level,” says Bill Laplante,...

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