A state-of-the-art family clubhouse redefines secondary spaces.
Photography by Dan Cutrona (exterior), Michael J. Lee (interior)
When a Weston family acquired their neighboring property, it was not long before they called LDa Architects, Sanford Custom Builders, and Coughlin Interiors to the scene. At that point, the client already “had the beginnings of a vision,” as Marc Kaplan, President/Owner...
From serene rooftop retreats to cliffside pool houses and garden teahouses, these extraordinary secondary spaces redefine the art of leisure and entertainment. Each of these unique escapes brings a touch of luxury, innovation, and thoughtful design, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary sanctuaries.
Whether nestled in bustling cityscapes, perched by the sea, or hidden within lush...
Ahhhh, Cape Cod….sandy beaches, tangles of beach plum, classic weathered shingles. There is an undeniable vibe to this idyllic locale and the nearby islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and certain staples that we’ve come to associate with the good-for-the-soul summertime haunt. When we think of the Cape and Islands, sun-swept boardwalks, refreshing outdoor showers, perch-perfect...
While it’s true that petals have power, area landscape architects are also cultivating woodland and contemporary gardens that are devoid (or nearly devoid) of flowers. Instead, these high-end Boston and Cape Cod landscape professionals are using contrasting swaths of green, playing with the height and sway of natural grasses and shrubs, and making a statement with stone.
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In our eyes, a backyard has reached landscape perfection when it is easy to envision friends and families gathering on its special yet familiar terrain to celebrate a happy couple as they utter their “I dos.” To be worthy of “The Big Day,” and certainly one of a family’s most memorable moments, a landscape should be a union of gardens, design and site, and maybe a little poetry and promise. The...
It’s Memorial Day weekend, which, to us, means two things. A) Summer has (unofficially) begun! and B) the pool is open! Plus, with temps hitting upwards of 80 degrees this weekend, there’s all the more reason to head poolside. We showcase 10 pool designs that make quite a splash! Come on in, the water’s nice!
Architecture: Patrick Ahearn Architect; construction by Colonial Reproductions, Inc....
