Building Trends

On almost every block in town, the spring construction rush is underway.

Contractor vehicles are lining the streets with the looming Memorial Day weekend deadline!

We are seeing more renovations than ever before (in some cases requiring the home to be lifted to meet flood elevation codes).  An architect can magically transform a simple 1950s beach house; keeping the old house charm, while adding today’s amenities.

Noticing a variety of trends with new construction:  more natural materials (cedar shake, stone, and brick), two-tone siding (both color and texture), some “southern” architectural influence (Nantucket style continues to be popular, too), covered decks, pools, and elevators.