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The 29th annual Design Awards will be highlighted in the 2025 edition of nest .
In her third Design Award-winning entry (!), Gale Goff turned a dilapidated and dark Little Compton cottage into an airy confection of a getaway , complete with a master bedroom and bath on the first floor that leads to an outdoor shower and a large , screened porch off the kitchen and dining area . “ She gave it such a lift and so much brightness and color , and yet still really respected that traditional cottage design ,” says Bodah . Orr agreed , pointing to the burnt-orange front door that pops . “ I like how she used color to guide people toward the entrance .” Architect : Gale Goff Architect . Builder : Mason Thurston . Landscape Architect : Martha Moore Landscape Architect . Photography : Anthony Crisafulli Photography .
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Architect Jack Ryan “ was able to take the clients ’ personalities and their wishes to create this cozy , inviting space ,” says Hirsch , creating a sleek loft that melded the original bricks and timber beams of the former manufacturing building in Providence ’ s Jewelry District with high-end conveniences and modern comforts . “ It was the most astonishing transformation .” Minimalist walnut room dividers provide privacy within the open spaces , with small niches strategically located throughout the space to display the couple ’ s collection of Japanese Buddha statues and scrolls . It all combined to make for a modern , Zen-like home . “ I would love to live in it ,” says Bodah . Architect and Interior Design : Jack Ryan Architect . Project Team : Jack Ryan ( project leader ), Michael Clouse , Rachel Stopka , Min Jin Kook . Lighting Design Consultant : Evelyn Audet Lighting Design . General Contractor : DiStefano Brothers Construction . Cabinetry and Millwork : Cabinet Gallery . Photography : Jack Ryan Architect .
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Judges loved Meadowmere ’ s design so much they gave it two awards , including a bronze for residential redesign . They enjoyed the small details like the wall-mounted glass shelves , double country sink and the soft , modern blue and white palette in the Little Compton home . Builder : WKP Construction . Interior Design : Taste Design . Photography : Nat Rea .
Another Little Compton beauty , this one a beloved summer home owned by an active family of seven . Judges loved the revamped brick-and-timber entryway and a children ’ s bedroom filled with whimsical touches like a bunk bed with a hanging rope ladder . What child wouldn ’ t enjoy feeling like a pirate making their way to bed ? Builder : WKP Construction . Interior Design : Taste Design . Photography : Nat Rea .
During this renovation , Northeast Design & Build transformed a dated , dim bathroom — with a whirlpool tub smack in the middle of the room — into an elegant , light-filled sanctuary . Orr called it “ different and fun — I can almost see somebody taking a long soak in the tub and having a conversation with a glass of Champagne .” The judges also liked the addition of a cedar sauna . “ It was a nice transformation from what was there before ,” Bodah says . Interior Design : Northeast Design & Build . Photography : Grace Lentini .
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Performing Arts at Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College ( RIC ) is home to performance troupes spanning music , theatre and dance disciplines , as well as three venues that are among the best in the region . Sapinsley Hall , the flagship concert hall , seats more than 400 audience members and can accommodate up to 120 performers . RIC ’ s largest venue , Roberts Hall Auditorium , seats nearly 950 people , and the Helen Forman Theatre , which seats 200 , is a black box theatre for more intimate performances . All three venues host events featuring the talents of RIC students and faculty , as well as outside collaborators and headline performers . The Theatre Department features productions from three student troupes throughout the school year , while the Music Department is home to six pre-professional ensembles . The RIC Dance Company works with some of the most exciting talents in choreography throughout the region to create works across a range of dance styles . Many performances at RIC are free to the general public or offer discounted tickets for students , alumni and senior citizens . 600 Mt . Pleasant Ave ., 456-8144 , Providence , ric . edu / department-directory / box-office
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URI Theatre
The University of Rhode Island ’ s Theatre Department proudly invites you to enjoy the magic of live theatre with the upcoming 2024-2025 season . This October , witness the bold American classic Machinal . In November and December , discover how Peter Pan became the boy who never grew up in Peter and the Starcatcher . In February and March 2025 , experience a stunning new translation of Euripides ’ Bakkhai . To close out the season in April 2025 , catch the perfect musical comedy Guys and Dolls . Follow @ uritheatre on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with season offerings . University of Rhode Island Department of Theatre , Fine Arts Center , 105 Upper College Rd ., Kingston , web . uri . edu / theatre / current-season
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RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION
GOLD I Chestnut Street Loft , Jack Ryan Architect
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NEW OR RENOVATED BATHROOM
SILVER I Meadowmere , Taste Design
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BRONZE I Meadowmere , Taste Design
HONORABLE MENTION I Tranquil Spa Retreat , Northeast Design & Build
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SILVER I Kit Cottage , Gale Goff Architect |
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The 29th annual Design Awards will be highlighted in the 2025 edition of nest .
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