Ingraham Place
The Women’s Institute for Housing and
Economic development (WIHED) once again
turned to Dyer Brown to assist them in the
adaptive re-use of a former school located
in the south end of New Bedford. Our design
documents have recently been completed and
submitted to Massachusetts Historical
Commission and the National Park Service for
review. As with the previous two projects,
this project will be funded in part with
Historic Tax Credits, as well as several
other public and pseudo-public funding
agencies. We expect the funding phase to
last approximately ten months before we can
complete the design work and see the project
construction begin.
Little Compton, RI Residence
This second home for a young and growing
family sits in a pasture at the head of a
salt pond overlooking the ocean. Views,
light and sun were priorities for this
year-round vacation home of an active
family, with long summer stays combined with
shorter off-season visits on holidays and
special occasions. Large interconnected
living spaces maximize light, views and the
ability to accommodate the couple’s active
social life. The site conditions called for
careful planning around flood plain issues,
septic system and local height restrictions.
The clients wanted the house to reflect it’s
New England coastal summer community context
with materials, shapes and scale that could
nestle gracefully into the old pasture and
be a good neighbor. The house will be
completed in the summer of 2009.
Dartmouth, MA Residence
This year-round vacation house for a young
family with four children sits on a wooded
bluff overlooking a salt-water estuary. The
shingled house with connected bedroom wing
and separate guest house/garage combine to
form outdoor spaces for gardening,
recreation and entertaining. The active and
informal life-style of this energetic family
is reflective in simple, large
interconnected living spaces with sun, light
and dramatic views to the surrounding woods
and water. Smaller, more private sleeping
areas and office areas for the parents
provide a needed contrast for family living.
Wood and stone set the theme for this
carefully crafted house with strong New
England roots. This house will be completed
in the spring of 2009.
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