Design and build your Rhode Island home with one team.
Led by Paul Vespia, author of The One-Year Home, with one team from architectural design to interiors to build.
Architectural design, interior design, permitting and construction stay together from the first conversation. Plan deeply, see the design and fixed price before committing to build, and keep one accountable team through handover.
The planning session is a conversation about your property, goals, likely reviews and a realistic timeline.
What you know before you build.
A fixed price, set during planning. You see the design and a fixed construction price before you commit to building.
A move-in date you can plan around. Typical renovations take 6 to 10 months and new builds 12 to 14, including design and construction.
One team accountable from design to keys. Architectural design, interior design, permitting and construction stay with one team, so there are no handoffs between separate firms.
Start with a planning session for your property. Share the address, or the listing you are considering, and we will talk through what is possible, the reviews that may apply and a realistic timeline.
Typical renovations take 6 to 10 months, including design and construction, compared with 2 to 3 years coordinating separate firms. New builds are designed and built in 12 to 14 months. Coastal review can extend the schedule; we establish what applies to your site. These are typical ranges, not a promise for every home. Project scope, approvals and site conditions affect the schedule.
6 to 10 monthsTypical renovations, including design and construction
12 to 14 monthsDesigned and built
2 to 3 yearsSeparate firms
A fixed price established during planning
Planning and design is a paid phase under a separate design agreement. Before construction, we define the scope and establish the construction price in your construction contract. Items not fully selected may be included as allowances. Differences between selections and their allowances, requested scope changes and unforeseen conditions may affect the price or schedule. Changes are documented through the written change-order process in your agreement.
From opportunity to finished home.
Six Twelve is a 1930 Spanish Revival on Providence's East Side, a historic renovation and second-floor addition. Three Ten is a custom new build in a historic district. The project page says the exterior was shaped in coordination with Providence's Historic District Commission.
Design, buildability and budget all at once, significantly reducing the timeline.
One team through handover.
Architectural design, interiors, engineering coordination, permitting and construction decisions are considered together, not passed from one firm to the next. Architectural design, interior design, permitting and construction are the core offer.
One certified team.
The only Certified Professional Builder in the USA from the Association of Professional Builders. This is a private certification, not a state license. See.
Love Coming Home.
You share your vision, we handle the rest.
Three years. That is what the industry considers normal for a custom home. It should take one.
This is Paul's view, not a promise for your home.From The One-Year Home, by Paul Vespia.
Approvals considered early.
Our team coordinates HDC, CRMC, DEM and FEMA requirements as applicable, with the property's constraints built into the plan.
Tell us about your home.
Share a few details and Haley will help with the next step.
There's no cost for the planning session.
How it works
01
Consultation & Assessment
discuss your vision, property, timing and whether the integrated process fits.
02
Planning & Design
develop architectural design and interiors with engineering, construction planning and a fixed-price proposal.
03
Approvals & Preparation
coordinate required reviews, selections, and drawings.
04
Construction & Handover
one team builds the home, provides weekly reports and completes the final walkthrough.
What is design-build?
Architectural design, interior design, permitting and construction stay with one accountable studio from planning through completion.
When will I know the fixed price?
You receive the construction scope and price before committing to build. The construction agreement explains allowances, exclusions and how changes or unforeseen conditions affect the price and schedule.
Can I start before hiring an architect or interior designer?
Yes. Begin with the vision for your whole home so we can assess the right integrated path.
How long does it take?
Typical renovations take 6 to 10 months, including design and construction. New builds are designed and built in 12 to 14 months. Site-specific approvals and scope determine your schedule; coastal review can take longer. These are typical ranges, not a promise for every home. Project scope, approvals and site conditions affect the schedule.
Are furnishings required?
No. Furnishings are optional. Architectural design, interior design, permitting and construction are the core offer.
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