Publications

Organic Gardening
“Marrying Elegant Design & Sustainability”

February/March 2013
Architecture by Gary Wolf Architects

“Now this north-facing space functions as an outdoor entryway, a driveway turnaround or parking spot, a protected place to read a book, and also a living and highly tactile work of garden art. No one can resist running a hand over the soft, inviting textures.”

Newton Living
“Modern in the Middle”
March/April 2012
Architecture by LDa Architects

“It took two years to plan and build (“It was a very organized process….”) but the result is spectacular.”

Boston Home
“Best of Boston Home Builder (South)”
Winter 2009
Architecture by Charles Rose Architects

“The folks at GF Rhode have performed some fairly extreme makeovers through the years, but their forte is doing everything—from the construction and detailing to customer service—absolutely spot-on…they have forged strong relationships with the most demanding architects in the region.”

Dream Homes New England
“LDa Architects, LLP”
Panache Partners LLC 2008
Architecture by LDa Architects

“The new home’s exterior is a balance of modern and traditional design elements. The shingle-clad private spaces are connected by a transparent glass volume.”

Boston Home
“The Apprentice”
Fall 2008
Architecture by Charles Rose Architects

“Everywhere, horizontal and vertical
planes meet with the rigorous exactitude
of contemporary design. Plaster surfaces
end in clean reveals, with squared off door casings and baseboards free of the standard moldings designed to hide any construction imperfections.”

New England Home
“Green Inside and Out”
July/August 2008
Architecture by Eck MacNeely Architects

“‘From my point of view,’ says Bruce
Irving, former executive director of This
Old House, ’99 Winchester is a rare example of preserving the best of the past, adding top-notch design, and building with high craftsmanship and excellent materials.'”

Design New England
“Saving the Queen”
May/June 2008
Architecture by Eck MacNeely Architects

“Perhaps the most challenging design requirement for builder Grant Rhode was the precise alignment of floor levels, so that the new building fits perfectly with the Queen Anne. In classic understatement, Eck says, ‘It wasn’t easy.'”

New England Home
“Child’s Play”
May/June 2008
Architecture by
Meyer & Meyer Architecture and Interiors

“The hut’s unique exterior details show
off the superior skill of the design and construction teams: layered cedar shingle siding, circular windows hooded by curved dormers, and rolling overhangs make the structure seem almost alive with the hips and bellies they create in its wooden frame.”

The Boston Globe Magazine
“Back to the Past”
February 17, 2008
Architecture by Eck MacNeely Architects

“Each detail serves to reinforce the historic architecture while, at the same time, the new spaces introduce natural light and modern comforts.

New Rooms for Old Homes
“Beauty Is in the Details”
by Frank Shirley
Taunton Press 2007
Architecture by Eck MacNeely Architects

“In this 1906 Arts and Crafts home, the details add up to a wonderfully balanced composition. The rooms are finely finished, and the carpenter’s pride in the work is obvious.”  — Frank Shirley

Condo Media
“Blending the Old with the New”
December 2007
Architecture by Eck MacNeely Architects

“Another key feature of 99 Winchester is the investment in a more ecologically friendly and sustainable design. [Our] approach is that we’re building not just for today but for the next 100 years, as well as for the health of our owners.”

New England Home
“Family Connections”
September/October 2007
Architecture by LDa Architects
“The clever floor plan in a suburban Massachusetts home offers its family a sense of togetherness even when they’re involved in separate activities…. ‘It’s a great family house in that you’ve got the connection, but you’re still giving people their space!”

Brookline Tab
“Developer digs deep to build condos”
April 2007
Architecture by Eck MacNeely Architects

“This is the real wave of the future,” Harold Simansky said. “The more you find out about [going green], the more it makes sense.”

Structures:  A Supplement to Banker & Tradesman and the Commercial Record
“Crafting Beauty with Wood, Stone and Bronze”
March 2007
Architecture by Meyer & Meyer Architecture and Interiors

“Not all will agree on what is beautiful, for ultimately beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The owner’s program and commitment, the architect’s vision, the builder’s execution, and the work of the trades all have something to do with bringing into existence a potentially beautiful building.”  — Grant Rhode

Cape Cod & Islands Home
“The Good Life”
Spring 2007
Architecture by LDa Architects

“From siting a home to creating a design to suit the homeowners’ lifestyle, [Doug] Dick emphasizes that listening to clients is the key to any project’s success, a view shared by the project’s builder, GF Rhode Construction.”

The Face of Home
“Change of Face”
by Jeremiah Eck
Taunton Press 2006
Architecture by Jeremiah Eck Architects

“The walls of a house are a big part of the face of home, and just like a human face they offer subtle information about what’s going on inside.   When the outward face of a house varies from back to front or side to side, it’s clear evidence that interior uses are different, too.”  — Jeremiah Eck

Home and Architectural Trends
“Summer Home”
January 2006
Architecture by LDa Architects

“This large Cape Cod beach house was designed with a gentle arc, which ensures that there is a view from every room. Dormer windows and a varied roof line reduce the apparent bulk of the house, creating a more intimate living environment.”

Luxury Living New England 2005
“A Different Angle”
December 2005
Architecture by Gary Wolf Architects

“The goal of this master suite was not only
to fulfill the practical requirements of the homeowner, but also to create a space that embodied larger intangible qualities: relaxation and repose. The various elements of this project were orchestrated to contribute harmoniously to the overall effect.”

Luxury Living New England 2005
“A Different Angle”
December 2005
Architecture by Gary Wolf Architects

“The goal of this master suite was not only to fulfill the practical requirements of the homeowner, but also to create a space that embodied larger intangible qualities: relaxation and repose. The various elements of this project were orchestrated to contribute harmoniously to the overall effect.”

The Boston Globe Magazine
“Getting It Together”
September 2005
Architecture by Gary Wolf Architects

“‘We wanted this house to, when you walked in, give people the sense that this is something interesting. I think with all the layers, old and new, we’ve achieved that. It fits together, finally.'”

Custom Home
“Words from the Wise”
September/October 2004

“On every project, our objectives are clear: quality construction, good value, and timely delivery. In the midst of day-to-day crisis management, we try to keep our eyes on these simple but difficult-to-deliver objectives.”
— Grant Rhode

Structures: A Banker and Tradesman Special Edition
“Partnering for Success: High End Home Design”
November 11, 2002

“This model for design and construction in the high-end residential market takes some cues from large-scale commercial projects and sounds like design/build, but with profound differences. In some ways, it could be considered a re-invention of the Arts and Crafts movement of a century ago with relevance for the tempo of the Information Age.”

Fine Homebuilding
“Renovating With Details”
January 2001
Architecture by Jeremiah Eck Architects

“Renovating a house is never easy, especially if it is a major renovation, and
it can often be pricey. I would also never argue to save all old houses. But if there is something unique about an old house—its historical relevance, its scale in the neighborhood, the way it sits on the site, the quality of its shapes or materials—then it is worth thinking hard about whether you should tear it down. Most people who view our house are mystified by where the old house ends the new begins. For us, that justifies our efforts and defines a successful project. ” — Jeremiah Eck

This Old House
“Saving Graces”
December 2000
Architecture by Chapman and Frazer

“Hulking in the shadow of a giant yew, the chocolate-brown house looked like something out of a Grimm’s fairy tale, with its massive stone chimney, steep gabled roof pierced by two broken eyebrow windows, and skewed shutters that banged in the wind.”

The Boston Sunday Globe Magazine
“Soft Touch”
November 2000
Architecture by Lindsay Associates

“The kitchen is a simple work space, with hardwood floors, celadon-stained cabinetry, stone counter tops, and stainless-steel appliances. There’s a cozy pantry off to the side and a breakfast nook for two overlooking the garden.”

USA Bathroom Trends
“Simple and Spacious”
May 2000
Architecture by LDa Architects

“The owners created a master suite that
would serve as a haven away from the rest
of the household. As working parents, they wanted a room where they could relax and unwind.”

The Boston Sunday Globe Magazine
“Holding Court”
April 2000
Landscape Architecture by
Gregory Lombardi Design

“Cool water ripples over Mexican river stones, worn to a soothing slate gray. Floor trim, sculpted from Deer Isle granite, throws off a lavender glow. Half round vintage street lights glimmer, casting shadows on a stone cherub…”

Remodeling
“Colonial Uprising”
July 1999
Architecture by LDa Architects

This project has also been published in The Boston Sunday Globe Magazine and in The New American Townhouse (Rizzoli, 1999).

“But if the construction process was arduous and at times hair-raising, the finished house betrays nothing of the kind. Its exterior, though premised on contrasts – between old and new, horizontal and vertical, flat and multidimensional – seems utterly composed… Just as the North End lives as a piece of the Old World lodged in the New, this remodel embeds new thinking in an old house. Making a seamless match took all the expertise of the professionals involved…”

Architectural Digest
“Restoration Drama”
February 1997
Architecture by Robert Kahn and Associates

“The New House would, one hopes, be that bulwark, that ‘friend to whom the Shadow of Far Years Extends.'” — David Mamet

The Boston Globe
“Written in Concrete”
December 7, 1995
Architecture by Thomas R. Huth, Architect

“A balance is carefully struck between two pleasures: the exercise of good manners, in the tact with which the new wing fits into the old house, and, at the same time, a simple delight in the new wing’s freshness and newness.” — Robert Campbell