OLSON LEWIS + Architects

17 Elm Street,
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944

978-526-4386

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A warm, light-filled interior seamlessly opens to a waterfront porch, balancing comfort with a classic New England aesthetic. Intricate ceiling detailing and custom millwork frame a space for relaxed gathering and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Photography: Eric Roth This Shingle-style coastal retreat captures panoramic views with a wraparound porch and timeless detailing. Designed to nestle into the landscape, the home offers a sense of peace and permanence at the water’s edge. Photography: Eric Roth Graceful traditional architecture meets curated landscape design in this waterfront residence. The stone foundation, detailed roofline, and elegant symmetry evoke a sense of heritage, while vibrant seasonal plantings bring it to life. Photography: Eric Roth Set along a quiet stretch of coast, this home embraces expansive views and timeless materials. Shingles, crisp white trim, and a covered porch with a view speak to New England tradition with a modern sensibility. Photography: Greg West Soaring windows and layered textures define this coastal living space. Designed to capture natural light and celebrate its surroundings, each room has a framed view of the bay. Photography: Greg West Clean lines and thoughtful materiality shape this Maine Lakes getaway. A metal roof and natural wood elements ground the home in its forested lakefront setting, offering serenity and retreat. Photography: Jamie Saloman This residence, a modern interpretation of coastal vernacular, balances classic forms with contemporary detailing. Its coastal palette and sweeping porch embrace the site’s gentle rise above the bay. Photography: Jared Kuzia Sunlight pours into this coastal living space through the oriel windows, where natural textures and simple elegance define the interior. Designed to feel elevated and effortless, the room frames a dramatic view beyond. Photography: Jared Kuzia Set against a dramatic coastal backdrop, this residence evokes classic seaside architecture with refined restraint. The sweeping roofline, layered facades, and panoramic positioning exemplify a confident, enduring design. Photography: Rob Karosis This room centers around a monumental granite fireplace, a standout two-and-a-half-story living space filled with natural light. Each stone was hand-split using traditional feather and wedge techniques from a local Cape Ann quarry. Photography: Trent Bell / 10

Beautiful places tell their own story—a narrative shaped by site, client vision, and thoughtful design. OLSON LEWIS + Architects brings over 45 years of experience crafting coastal residential architecture that reflects a deep understanding of place and purpose. Based in Manchester-by-the-Sea, the firm offers a full suite of architectural, planning, and interior design services. While…

Beautiful places tell their own story—a narrative shaped by site, client vision, and thoughtful design. OLSON LEWIS + Architects brings over 45 years of experience crafting coastal residential architecture that reflects a deep understanding of place and purpose.

Based in Manchester-by-the-Sea, the firm offers a full suite of architectural, planning, and interior design services. While known for its custom homes along the New England coast and lakes, OLSON LEWIS + also brings its collaborative, client-focused approach to multifamily developments, hospitality properties, and commercial environments.

Each project is guided by enduring values—integrity, craftsmanship, and trusted relationships. From initial concept through construction, the OL+ team delivers tailored solutions that honor the landscape, elevate the user experience, and respond with care to each client's vision.

Rooted in design excellence and refined through decades of practice,

OLSON LEWIS + Architects creates spaces that are not only beautiful, but lasting, purposeful, and true to their surroundings. The result is architecture that inspires connection, enhances everyday living, and brings Beautiful Places to life.

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