Sustainability meets Material Warmth

We design architecture and interiors that balance sustainability, performance, and warmth — with careful attention to materials, construction, and the way people actually live.

  • Bucklin Forever

  • Beacon Deep Energy Retrofit

  • Prospect Park IV

  • Alter Renewal

  • Swift Studios

  • Hawthorne

  • Apartment West

  • Taylor Deep Energy Retrofit

  • Entry to a modern home

    Lucas Residence

  • light green exterior house

    McGuirk Arts & Crafts Revival

Our Approach

We approach architecture as both a creative and technical discipline — balancing sustainability, material warmth, constructability, and the realities of everyday use from the earliest stages of design.

  • Every project begins by establishing the key parameters that shape the design: the site, budget, goals, constraints, and overall vision for the space.

    We review how you want the project to function, identify opportunities and limitations early, and align the scope with the realities of construction, permitting, and budget. This creates a clear framework for design decisions moving forward and helps avoid costly revisions later in the process.

    For renovations and existing buildings, this phase may also include site visits, measurements, zoning review, or feasibility studies.

  • We develop the overall vision of the project, including the layout, exterior appearance, spatial organization, and key architectural decisions.

    Sustainability, material selection, and construction strategies are integrated into the design from the beginning to ensure the project is cohesive, durable, and practical to build. Plans, elevations, and 3D views are used to clearly communicate the design before moving into detailed coordination and documentation.

    Budget, construction methods, and project goals are considered throughout the process to help keep the project aligned from the outset.

  • The approved design is refined and coordinated with structural systems, consultants, interior requirements, and key construction decisions.

    Major dimensions, building systems, material selections, and technical requirements are established during this phase to prepare the project for permitting and detailed documentation.

    We coordinate closely with engineers, fabricators, and contractors where required to help reduce conflicts during construction.

  • We prepare the drawing set and technical information required for permitting, pricing, and construction.

    This includes architectural drawings, wall sections, details, dimensions, material specifications, and coordination with consultant drawings. The goal of this phase is to clearly define how the project will be built and reduce uncertainty during construction.

    Particular attention is given to durability, energy performance, and construction quality.

  • During construction, we work with the contractor and consultant team to answer questions, review submittals, conduct site visits, and address conditions that arise in the field.

    Our role during this phase is to help ensure the project is being built in accordance with the construction documents and overall design intent.

  • As construction is completed, we review the project with the contractor and client to identify any remaining work or corrections prior to final handover.

    We assist with project closeout, final reviews, and coordination of outstanding items to help ensure the completed project meets the expectations established during the design process.

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Meet the Team

  • J.R. Coffin, AIA, LEED AP, CPHD, NCARB

    Principal Architect

    J.R. approaches architecture through the lens of sustainability, material warmth, and thoughtful living. Her work balances high-performance building principles with approachable, timeless design that feels deeply connected to the people who use it.

  • George Coffin, IDSA

    Principal Designer

    George brings a sculptural and hands-on perspective to design, with a focus on materials, fabrication, and playful detail. His work often blurs the line between architecture, interiors, and objects, creating spaces that feel both refined and personal.

  • Charles Mesias

    Architect

    Charles Mesias is passionate about thoughtful, environmentally conscious architecture and the technical precision behind it. With a strong background in BIM coordination, construction documentation, and detailing, he brings a calm, collaborative approach to projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use work. Charles earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Mindanao, where he received a Best Thesis award for his sustainability-focused disaster resilience project.

  • Carolyn McCoy

    Operations & Procurement Consultant

    Carolyn has a talent for turning complex projects into seamless experiences. With years of experience managing FF&E procurement and installations, she brings an organized, detail-oriented approach while helping clients feel supported throughout the process.

  • Lila Kiani

    Administrative Assistant

    Lila specializes in operational leadership and capacity building. An alumna of the American University of Beirut, where she studied Organizational Management at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business, she is dedicated to driving meaningful results through equitable management practices.

  • “Loved the creativity and the commitment to seeing the entire project through was nothing short of fantastic. Our property went through an extensive renovation, and I absolutely love the end results”

    — Malik C., Brooklyn, NY

  • “I really appreciate JR’s attention to detail. That kind of dedication and partnership through to the very end is something you don’t come across very often”

    —Peter C., Boston, MA

  • “The house feels calm, warm, and completely like us.”

    — Emily C., Washington, D.C.

 

In-person and remote options

Founded in Brooklyn, NY with Offices in Boston, MA and Providence, RI. We work on projects throughout the East Coast

Let’s Build Something Thoughtful

We take on a limited number of projects each year with clients who value sustainability, craftsmanship, and enduring design.

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