Sense of Place
Architect Katie Sutherland draws on Japanese design principles, historic preservation and a deep respect for the natural world to shape homes that are as sustainable as they are serene.
Author: Michael Colbert
Design That Restores
Architect and sustainability leader Tracy Kozak discusses climate-smart building, right-sizing our homes, and creating places that nourish both people and planet.
A Modern Tree House
Inspired by Squam Lake’s history, forest and light, this Passive House reinterprets the classic kids’ outdoor play platform through a contemporary, carbon-conscious lens.
Cottage Life with a Postmodern Flair
Timberpeg’s Jim Driesch reflects on more than 50 years of custom post-and-beam builds.
Bath Showcase: A Lesson in Camp
When a family from Massachusetts decided to rebuild their lake house in New Hampshire, they were ready for something bold — a playful design customized to their unique tastes and needs. “The homeowner wasn't afraid to take risks with the…
Kitchen Showcase: A New London Chef’s Kiss
When a family from Boston decided to relocate to New London, they knew the kitchen would be central to their life on Lake Sunapee. Partnering with Crown Point Cabinetry’s Nina Archambault, who has since retired, they began designing their kitchen…
Kitchen Showcase: Movable Antiques
Hosting a dinner party from a 10-foot by 10-foot kitchen in a 100-year-old Tudor may sound like a setup from “Chopped,” and for a family in Manchester it was proving to be a challenge. “Someone had done a remodel along…
Bath Showcase: The Natural Solution
When Granite State Cabinetry’s Whitney Nelson began work on the primary bathroom for a family of five in Concord, she saw an opportunity to create a space that could become the couple’s soothing sanctuary.
Kitchen Showcase: Functional, Old-World Forms
In pursuit of old-world elegance and inspired by deVOL Kitchens in New York, the homeowners partnered with Mighty Roots to bring a Seacoast flair to their design dreams.
Kitchen Showcase: Go With the Flow
Though Jackie Friberg had her work cut out for her, an ambitious redesign for enhanced functionality is precisely her favorite kind of project to work on at Bedford-based Granite State Cabinetry.
A Love of Math Steers Design Path
Granite State Cabinetry’s Whitney Nelson gets classic and edgy.
