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Royal Barry Wills Associates, Architects
WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY? We conceive every house to fulfill the unique dreams of each client and to take advantage of the opportunities present in each site. We design homes for contemporary living that reflect the passion we share with our clients for traditional architecture. We strive to achieve beauty, livability, and durability through artful composition, thoughtful planning, and careful detailing.
For more than 90 years the architectural firm Royal Barry Wills Associates has been designing homes throughout New England that are celebrated for their charm, beauty, and romance. The firm designs modern homes that reflect the character and spirit of traditional architecture. Today, the firm is led by Jessica Barry Wills-Lipscomb, the third generation of the Wills family to lead the firm, and her husband, J. Douglas Wills-Lipscomb. Jessica and Doug are directly responsible for the design of every project and work closely with each client, guiding them through the design and construction process. With every design, they strive to create a picturesque house with a character and scale that is appropriate to its surroundings and beautiful rooms that are livable, well proportioned, and adorned with elegant details. Most recently, the firm’s work was highlighted in the book At Home in New England: Royal Barry Wills Architects 1925 to Present.
What inspires your work? Our work is inspired by the special sense of place found in New England due to the unique relationship that exists between the traditional architecture of its towns and countryside and its rich and diverse landscapes. We strive to express this special sense of place in every project we undertake. What are your favorite design sources? We draw upon select sources from a very broad array of precedents to create a home that fulfills the particular dreams of our client and is appropriate to their specific site. Our broad palette of design sources focuses on American domestic architecture but is inclusive of all traditional architecture. What is your dream collaboration? It is the opportunity to work with any client who seeks a beautiful and well-crafted traditional home and desires to be engaged in the process. Designing and building your dream home should be rewarding and enjoyable, and we strive to make it so.
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