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HISTORIC WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND, RESIDENCE ON THE OCEAN


The owners of this historic house on a promontory surrounded by water asked us to maximize ocean views while expanding this home for their growing family.


Conforming to The Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission’s requirements, our modifications to the existing structure are sympathetic to the original Stuccoed Mission-style and contextually in keeping with neighboring historic homes.


This challenging site presented numerous constraints, including adherence to oceanfront setbacks and environmental and zoning regulations.


We overcame imposing restrictions to develop a dynamic plan

that fulfilled our clients’ programmatic and aesthetic needs.



The view from the patio through the arches underneath a coffered ceiling.


Renovations to the third floor allowed us to create an outdoor space offering a panorama of the historic surrounding communities.


The kitchen was identified by our clients as the focal point of family activity, which we maximized by developing it into a spacious living area with commanding views of the water.


The living room with dramatic waterfront views.

HISTORIC WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND, RESIDENCE ON THE OCEAN

A large white house sits on a hill overlooking a body of water

The owners of this historic house

on a promontory surrounded by water

asked us to maximize ocean views

while expanding this home for their growing family.

A large white house with black shutters on the windows

Conforming to The Rhode Island Historic Preservation

and Heritage Commission’s requirements,

our modifications to the existing structure

are sympathetic to the original Stuccoed Mission-style

and contextually in keeping with neighboring historic homes.

A large white house sits in the middle of a lush green field

This challenging site presented numerous constraints,

including adherence to oceanfront setbacks

and environmental and zoning regulations.

A white building with a chimney on top of it

We overcame imposing restrictions to develop a dynamic plan

that fulfilled our clients’ programmatic and aesthetic needs.

A view of the ocean through the arches of a building

The view from the patio through the arches underneath a coffered ceiling.

A balcony with a view of a body of water

Renovations to the third floor allowed us to create an outdoor space offering a panorama of the historic surrounding communities.

A kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

The kitchen was identified by our clients

as the focal point of family activity,
which we maximized by developing it

into a spacious living area with commanding views of the water.

A living room with a fireplace and a flat screen tv

The living room with dramatic waterfront views.

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