ARCHITECTURE SHOWCASE The Thorough Approach
Nicholas Paolucci of MASS Architect displays consistent attention to detail with every client’ s home, including this elegant demolish-and-construct project.
PHOTOGRAPH BY LYNNE DAMIANOS
FROM THE ARCHITECT:“ This project involved demolishing an existing singlefamily home and boathouse to construct a new 4,500-square-foot, shingle-style coastal residence, complete with a modern detached accessory dwelling unit. This luxurious build boasts premium features, including exterior hardscaping, lush landscaping and high-end kitchen and bathroom finishes. The custom home design required meticulous attention to detail, with multiple meetings ensuring each room was tailored to the client’ s lifestyle and needs. When it comes to construction, we place trust in the design-build method, partnering with a network of reliable home builders like Top Notch Contracting to provide a team approach to accomplish each client’ s end goal. As a LEED Accredited Professional, we also implement green building practices and energy efficient standards in every project with the utmost care for environmental sustainability. MASS Architect hopes to continue building relationships with like-minded builders and homeowners in Rhode Island after moving the business to a net-zero home office in East Greenwich.”
FROM THE CONTRACTOR:“ As a general contractor, it’ s a breath of fresh air working with Nick and MASS Architect. The building process is seamless with his attention to detail and constant communication with my team and our clients.”— Moses Ortiz, co-owner of Top Notch Contracting
Growing up in North Kingstown, Nicholas Paolucci was captivated by the historic homes of Wickford Village. After completing Auburn University’ s architecture program, he gained valuable work experience at two firms in Massachusetts. Once he obtained licensure, Paolucci founded MASS Architect to provide homeowners with a higher level of service. He designs each project for the client’ s taste, not his own agenda. Paolucci exceeds the goals of every project, consistently delivering quality drawings on time and under budget. He enjoys working on a variety of homes with different architectural styles and creates spaces that look intentional as if they always belonged.
MASS ARCHITECT 120 Tipping Rock Dr., East Greenwich
401-316-3525, massarchitect. com @ massarchitect
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