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One team designs it, prices it and builds it, so the drawing and the bill never argue.

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How design-build works

Three steps, one team.

01

Design

Plans drawn with our builders in the room, so every line on the page is something we know how to build.

02

Price

A fixed scope and a detailed estimate before construction starts. No bidding war, no guesswork.

03

Build

The same team carries it to the finish, with the designer on site at the moments that matter.

Why one team

Fewer handoffs. Fewer surprises.

Design
Bidding & pricing
Redesign to budget
Construction

Selected work

Houses we've reworked.

Narrow modern house with a wood-slat gable
Whole-home rebuildLarch House
Open living and dining room with a stair
Open-plan conversionMill Road
Vaulted great room with an open kitchen
Kitchen + livingBeacon Street
Hand drafting plans with a scale ruler

What we do

Drawn and built under one roof.

Our designers and carpenters share a table, so ideas get tested against reality early and your budget stays connected to the drawings.

  • Whole-home renovations01
  • Additions02
  • Kitchens & baths03
  • New homes04
  • Interior architecture05

Standards

What you can count on.

Close to home, across the region.

We work in city neighborhoods, inner suburbs and nearby towns, mostly on homes that deserve a second life.

City neighborhoodsInner suburbsHistoric homesMid-century housesNearby townsLake houses

Questions

Before you begin.

Is design-build more expensive?

Usually not. Pricing happens alongside design, so you avoid paying to redraw plans that came in over budget.

Can I bring my own architect?

Yes. We can build from outside drawings, though you'll get the most from design-build when we draw it together.

How long does design take?

It depends on the project. We'll lay out a design schedule in the first meeting and stick to it.

Do you help choose finishes?

Yes. Our designers guide selections and keep a running tally so finishes stay in budget.

Can we live at home during construction?

Often, for smaller projects. For whole-home work we'll talk through phasing or moving out for a stretch.

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Design-build for homes that deserve a second life.

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