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This 3-story beach house was created for our clients to have a relaxing getaway from the busy city. The views of the Long Island sound were considered in every room. Each level of the home features a balcony area to relax outdoors. An open concept...

This modern barn is a stark contrast from the the main home. Tucked away thanks to strategic use of shrubbery and screening, this modern structure is nearly invisible from the neighboring homes. Our client wanted a special structure to house his 1957 Corvette convertible as...

This narrow waterfront lot in Rowayton, CT was a design challenge. After looking at the home that used to occupy this lot, the most obvious design decision was to face the garage doors toward the street. But this parcel also included the rights to a...

Tear-down on the previous structure is complete and site engineering is underway for this new waterfront home in Rowayton. RAC homes offer a lot of function, even on a tiny lot. Our clients will enjoy multiple waterfront views of the sandy crescent beach in front...

Building a new on the Stamford coastline was technically challenging and tricky.  RAC’s experience in waterfront design came in handy while developing this 3,500 s.f. beach cottage. Our client wanted an open floor plan with room to entertain as well as spaces to retreat. Numerous...

This lot was set high from the street, so our design needed to be compact and feel proportional from the lower road.  Bringing the gambrel roof lines down to the first floor and creating shadow lines were strategic strategies that help this house sit eloquently...

This house located in Larchmont, NY includes a true professional-grade working kitchen.  The owner is a chef by trade and often entertains the family on his days off.  The property offers a clean, crisp interpretation of a modern colonial with unique English details.   The...

Sweeping rooflines and classic shingle style details bring this Rowayton home to life.  The traditional exterior is in stark contrast with its modern interior which incorporates a 12-foot sliding glass wall to the raised rear terrace.  The outdoor living space includes a glass walled pool...

This was originally a 60-year-old colonial style home when the owners embarked on their renovation. The family loved to cook, so their dream home design included a large working kitchen to accommodate the household gatherings. Outside the necessary kitchen updates, a major focus of the...

This project presented a very interesting challenge for both the homeowners and the architect. The couple inherited a fairly traditional Cape-style house on the water on Shippan Point in Stamford CT.  The client looked for a Fairfield County architect who would explore renovating the house...