OUTDOOR SPACE / LANDSCAPE
FIRST PLACE: Dumplings House Landscaping, Dennis Staton, Design Outside
The residents of this Jamestown home sought a modern coastal retreat where they could entertain, gather and relax while leaning into the surrounding woodlands and dramatic ledge outcroppings. A series of layered gardens, new native plantings and rugged boulders and fieldstone steppers are in conversation with, rather than competing with, the natural environment. Bernert calls it an“ exemplary synthesis between natural and introduced landscape elements. The terraced gardens are beautifully integrated, adding visual interest and variety to the water views.” Landscape Architect: Dennis Staton, Design Outside. Architect: Gale Goff Architect. Landscape Contractor: RP Marzilli & Co. Builder: Highland Builders. Photography: Anthony Crisafulli Photography.
• Second Place: Airport Connector Landscaping, BL Companies
• Third Place: Centripetal Residence Landscaping, Jack Ryan, Jack Ryan Architect
COMMERCIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION / RENOVATION
FIRST PLACE: Community Preparatory School Arts & Athletic Center, LLB Architects
The bold colors used in Community Preparatory School’ s new Arts & Athletic Center, representing the multicultural students and faculty, have been described as both“ technicolor dreamcoat” and“ Lego house.” The hues were an important choice for LLB Architects when designing the Providence building, which houses a multifunctional gymnasium, performance area and art gallery. So was space, and LLB Architect’ s plans dovetailed with the school’ s immediate and long-term development goals.“ Thoughtful site planning and bold architectural expression— including a colorful theater volume symbolizing the school’ s diverse community— integrate the building with its neighborhood while supporting long-term campus growth,” Rohlf says. Architectural Team: Kathleen A. Bartels, architect of record; Brian Valentine, consulting principal; James Marshall, project manager; Patrick Torborg, project designer; Teresa Campos, project designer; Angela Olson, interior designer, LLB Architects. Photography: Nat Rea Photography.
• Second Place: Gooseneck Vineyards, 2Hands Studio
• Third Place: Rhode Island College’ s Horace Mann Hall, LLB Architects
56 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY’ S NEST | 2026