We design natural modern homes that inspire our clients towards their most creative lives. Flavin Architects awarded Best of Boston Home 2021 Contemporary Architect, an annual guide to the region's top design professionals. Heather Souza has been recognized as one of the brightest talents throughout New England due to her outstanding contributions in the architecture field.
Her expertise has influenced many of our projects here at Flavin Architects. Lantern Studio won the 2020 Residential Design Architecture Citation Award for excellence in custom residential design. Green Mountain Getaway won the 2017 AIAVT Excellence in Architecture Design Honor Award which recognizes and honors excellence in architectural design.
Hajjar House won the 2016 Andover Preservation Commission Preservation Award for Sympathetic Addition which recognizes individuals, organizations, institutions and businesses that have demonstrated commitment to historic preservation and contributed to the revitalization and protection of Andover's heritage.
Her expertise has influenced many of our projects here at Flavin Architects. Lantern Studio won the 2020 Residential Design Architecture Citation Award for excellence in custom residential design. Green Mountain Getaway won the 2017 AIAVT Excellence in Architecture Design Honor Award which recognizes and honors excellence in architectural design.
Hajjar House won the 2016 Andover Preservation Commission Preservation Award for Sympathetic Addition which recognizes individuals, organizations, institutions and businesses that have demonstrated commitment to historic preservation and contributed to the revitalization and protection of Andover's heritage.
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Our architects and designers share a passion for contemporary residential design.
For the past fifteen years, this narrow focus has allowed our team to develop the expertise and skills needed to build enduring homes in New England and beyond.
Colin directs the firm's design of residential projects.
He cultivated Flavin Architects' unique style of Natural Modernism, in which sustainable design and respect for a building's context are key elements of a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
In a world of computer-generated design work, he is an avid sketch artist.
For the past fifteen years, this narrow focus has allowed our team to develop the expertise and skills needed to build enduring homes in New England and beyond.
Colin directs the firm's design of residential projects.
He cultivated Flavin Architects' unique style of Natural Modernism, in which sustainable design and respect for a building's context are key elements of a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
In a world of computer-generated design work, he is an avid sketch artist.
Flavin Architects' aim is to bring nature into our client's lives by envisioning designs that rely on sculpted lines, timeless materials, and transparency to relate our buildings beautifully to their surroundings.
We use advanced materials and techniques to conserve energy, water, and the natural systems on the site.
Our work is designed to tread lightly on the land.
Our new house designs consider client lifestyle and needs.
We envision buildings that respond to those needs and to the beauty of the landscape in which they are situated.
We use advanced materials and techniques to conserve energy, water, and the natural systems on the site.
Our work is designed to tread lightly on the land.
Our new house designs consider client lifestyle and needs.
We envision buildings that respond to those needs and to the beauty of the landscape in which they are situated.
Our client asked Flavin Architects to envision a modern house on a steeply sloped site overlooking the Annisquam River in Cape Ann, MA.
The home's linear layout is oriented parallel to the contours of the hillside, minimizing site disturbance.
The stacked massing and galvanized steel detailing of the home recall the industrial vernacular of the Gloucester waterfront, and the dark color helps the house settle into its wooded site.
To integrate the house more fully with its natural surround, we took our client's suggestion to plant a tree which extends up though the second-floor deck.
The home's linear layout is oriented parallel to the contours of the hillside, minimizing site disturbance.
The stacked massing and galvanized steel detailing of the home recall the industrial vernacular of the Gloucester waterfront, and the dark color helps the house settle into its wooded site.
To integrate the house more fully with its natural surround, we took our client's suggestion to plant a tree which extends up though the second-floor deck.
This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood development founded in the 1920's.
The neighborhood is in transition, and new larger homes are replacing the original modest-sized houses.
Our design is intended to exist harmoniously with its traditional neighbors, with elements like divided lite windows and hip roofs reflecting traditional design in the area.
The sloping roofline steps down, echoing the slope of the property, and keeps the house in scale with the neighborhood.
Our clients wanted a home designed to accommodate the needs of growing family.
The neighborhood is in transition, and new larger homes are replacing the original modest-sized houses.
Our design is intended to exist harmoniously with its traditional neighbors, with elements like divided lite windows and hip roofs reflecting traditional design in the area.
The sloping roofline steps down, echoing the slope of the property, and keeps the house in scale with the neighborhood.
Our clients wanted a home designed to accommodate the needs of growing family.
This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge.
The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating.
Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room.
This lower level opens to a New England exterior.
Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces.
The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating.
Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room.
This lower level opens to a New England exterior.
Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces.
Reviews (3)
Daniel Meyer
Dec 30, 2021
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We started working with Colin and team on our mid century modern renovation in 2021. Working with the flavin team is an absolute pleasure, they are highly professional and quickly developed a shared vision for the project with us. They listen to our ideas and work them into a coherent design for the house that is respectful to the original architecture while bringing it to the 21st century. We are looking forward to continuing our work with them in 2022!
Peter S.
Jan 01, 2021
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After extensive research to find the right firm to assist with the restoration of our 1950 north shore mid century home, we knew that Flavin Architects was the perfect fit for the project, as soon as we came across their profile on Houzz. Colin and Heather provided us with creative solutions that would preserve the integrity of the original architects vision, while incorporating present day advances in building/construction/ and technology. The entire Flavin team has been great to work and are always happy to assist with last minute design changes, modifications, and direction.
Mark Hibberd
Dec 29, 2020
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We worked with the brilliant team of Colin Flavin, Heather Souza and Howard Raley at Flavin Architects over about a 2 year period of the design and creation of a brand new, modern smart home in Massachusetts. They took our vision and created a wonderful new home with the utmost style and elegance and yet functional simplicity, from the largest concept to the smallest detail. They are wonderful and professional people to work with, making the journey a truly enjoyable experience and ending with a best in class home.
