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Catherine Truman Architects

29 Warren Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
857-285-2500
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Catherine Truman Architects is a contemporary architecture and design firm in Cambridge, MA. Porjects span New England and the Cape & Islands. Our work encompasses renovations, additions to existing buildings, new construction, interior renovations, and  interior design. Our work is characterized by simplicity and clarity of form and function, with a focus on materials and details. Each one of our projects is different, as each client and house is different. We believe that the best projects are the result of a close working relationship between client, architect, and builder, and enjoy working collaboratively with both to achieve lasting results.

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Spacious custom library and study
Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts That Last: For Valentine's Day 2022, BDG revisits our archives to inspire you with our favorite gift ideas from projects created by our clients for the people they love.  What does that special person in your life really want for Valentine’s Day? For many of us this day is peppered with gift ideas that can seem too generic to capture the special connection we feel...
Catherine Truman Architects, Jane Messinger Photography For those who aspire to calm, to rejuvenation, to enhanced health and wellness, at-home spas from New England’s top professionals never fail to inspire. Gaze out onto the wintry landscape, warmed through by the 100° spa and elegant fireplace featuring advanced water vapor technology.  Slocum Hall Design, Concept Building, Inc., Combined...
master bedroom
Architect Catherine Truman maximizes storage and minimizes wasted space in a 19th century Beacon Hill residence. The homeowners loved this unit for its location, in the heart of Beacon Hill, and its gracious size of 3,000 square-feet, but knew it had two issues: lack of storage and a lot of wasted space in hallways. A young family with one child and others planned, they knew they needed to...
custom living area with vaulted ceilings and a stairway that leads to open second floor
Catherine Truman Architects opens an outpost on Cape Cod. Catherine Truman Architects has been slowly and quietly gaining a reputation for subtle, well crafted, understated elegant projects. The Cambridge based firm, founded seven-and-a-half years ago, is primarily known for its work in the greater Boston area, yet its projects span from northern New England to the Berkshires to the Cape and...
Use of exposed beams by Catherine Truman Architects
Exposed beams are the support system that every house needs: strong and firm, yet warm and inviting. Timber frames can transform the look and feel of any space, as they bring out the character in a home while emphasizing the building’s architecture and warming up the interior space. Whether you are trying to achieve a farmhouse flair look or a cozy cabin feel, Catherine Truman Architects has...
Custom mudroom by Catherine Truman Architects
Come April, the mudroom is the hardest working room in the home. Mudrooms not only serve as the bridge between the outdoor and indoor realms, supporting our comings and goings, they are also the catchall for the family’s gear and the grit of the great outdoors. A well-designed mudroom helps tame the clutter and keeps the rest of your home spotless, and is a must if you’re building or renovating a...