Celebrate the Best
in Building and Design
Book of Winners
October 12, 2017
Sheraton Boston Hotel
2017 PRISM AWARDS
The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) presents the 2017 PRISM
Awards. The PRISM Awards recognize the finest projects and outstanding achievements of
builders, developers, project owners, architects, land planners, marketing/advertising firms,
interior designers, remodelers, and other professionals in the home building industry.
Thank you to all of our entrants. The competition elevates every year, further
challenging our judging teams and inspiring each of us to step up our game that much
more.
Congratulations to all of the winners! GOLD WINNER SILVER WINNER
Winning a coveted PRISM Award is a sign of excellence in your field and recognition of
superior achievement. Shout your win from the rooftops! We encourage winners to proudly
display the 2017 PRISM AWARDS WINNER logos in all marketing materials, websites, social
media pages, etc. Email us at [email protected] and we will send you the Gold and/or Silver
logo as appropriate.
Start planning for the 2018 PRISM Awards!
We will have a Call-for-Entries out as soon as possible. If you have any suggestions for new categories, please email
them to us at [email protected].
Whether you were a winner, an entrant, a sponsor, or a guest, I personally thank you for your
participation in this year’s PRISM Awards, and I’ll see you again soon!
Scott Palmer
BRAGB Chief Executive Officer
Join BRAGB and Save!
There has never been a better time to become a part of the group of dynamic associations that
are helping to improve the state of the building industry in Greater Boston, throughout the
Commonwealth, and nationwide!
As a member of BRAGB, you also become a member of the Home Builders and Remodelers
Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA) and the National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB). Each of these groups serves members in a unique way and we encourage you to
contact us to find out more.
BRAGB is the recognized advocate for housing and development issues in the Boston metro
region. Securing rights to responsibly meet the housing needs of our community is our primary
mission. However, we provide so much more. Through a BRAGB membership, you will have
countless opportunities to accomplish critical business objectives:
MAKE MONEY - SAVE MONEY - REACH NEW CUSTOMERS.
Contact us today!
781-890-2101 [email protected] www.bragb.org
2017 PRISM Awards - Book of Winners
Table of Contents
BRAGB: Who We Are.................................................................................................................................................5
BRAGB Staff and Leadership......................................................................................................................................7
Key Sponsors..............................................................................................................................................................9
PRISM Credits...........................................................................................................................................................11
Emerald Sponsors....................................................................................................................................................13
Gold Sponsors..........................................................................................................................................................15
Category Sponsors...................................................................................................................................................17
Silver Sponsors.........................................................................................................................................................17
Media Sponsors........................................................................................................................................................19
Charity Sponsors......................................................................................................................................................20
Charity Partner..........................................................................................................................................................21
PRISM Judges..........................................................................................................................................................23
Award Categories:
EXCELLENCE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION................................................................................................................25
EXCELLENCE IN REMODELING..............................................................................................................................55
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY DESIGN.................................................................................................................83
EXCELLENCE IN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING.............................................................95
EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL DESIGN.............................................................................................................117
EXCELLENCE IN SALES AND MARKETING..........................................................................................................120
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RECOGNITION...........................................................................................................144
JUDGES CHOICE...................................................................................................................................................200
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BRAGB: Who We Are
The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater
Boston (BRAGB) has represented the industry since
1944 as one of the leading trade associations in
New England.
BRAGB is the Greater Boston chapter of the
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and
the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of
Massachusetts (HBRAMA). BRAGB is a volunteer-
driven organization that serves hundreds of
builders and remodeling contractors, along with the
vendors, suppliers and professional services that
support the building industry.
We promote professionalism and high ethical standards for the industry,
influence public policy and encourage civic and environmental responsibility
within the building industry.
We invite you to learn more about the many benefits of membership at
www.bragb.org. Together we can make a difference!
(781) 890-2101 [email protected] www.bragb.org
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Going For Gold! Celebrating
Excellence In The
Home Building
Industry
Congratulations
~ 2017 ~
PRISM Nominees
We put the HOME in housing.
536 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184
781.794.1000 | PeabodyProperties.com
Providing residential and condominium management, marketing, leasing,
development, resident supportive and real-estate brokerage services to
residential communities throughout New England, New Jersey and Florida.
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BRAGB Leadership and Staff
2017 Executive Committee
Karl Ivester, President - New England Shutter Mills
Bob Ernst, Immediate Past President - FBN Construction
Emerson Clauss III, 1st Vice President - Allegiance Construction & Development
Andrea Goldman, 2nd Vice President - Goldman Law Group
Matt Pelrine, Treasurer - NorthStar Insurance Services
David O’Sullivan, Secretary - O’Sullivan Archtiects Inc.
Robert Fasanella, General Counsel - Rubin and Rudman LLP
Bryan Dempsey, Associate Vice President - Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops
Paul Moriarty, General Counsel Emeritus - Moriarty Associates
Ted Mahoney, NAHB Liaison - Fairview Millwork/Windjammer Construction Co.
2017 Board of Directors
ASSOCIATES
John Perten - Sheehan Phinney Bass+Green - Attorneys at Law
Larry Pitman - Needham Bank
Britt Shellington - Allstate Glass
Brian Robertson - Mason & Mason Insurance
BUILDERS
Peter Griffin - FBN Construction Company
Tim Porter - Whitman Homes
Mike Resteghini - F H Perry Builder
Scott Ployer - Peabody Properties
BRAGB Staff
Scott Palmer, Chief Executive Officer
Jeanne Hickey, Director of Finance & Operations
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BRAGB 2017 Key Sponsors
To learn about the benefits of
Key Sponsorship, visit our website:
www.bragb.org/sponsorship-opportunities.html
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Congratulations to all
2017 PrisM award winners!
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PRISM Credits
For several decades, BRAGB has
been hosting the PRISM Awards in
Greater Boston. This program has
been carefully designed to honor
and recognize the accomplishments
of professionals who influence
the present and shape the future
of building and design. The
designated award categories
include a wide range of disciplines
within the industry including multi-
unit and commercial construction, mixed-use development, remodeling,
interior design, landscape design, marketing and a whole host of additional
categories for several related project types.
PRISM Committee Co-Chairs
Larissa Cook - FBN Construction
Charlene Foran - FBN Construction
Eileen Caplan - Ferguson
Beezee Honan - Designer Bath/Salem Plumbing
PRISM Committee
Joanne DiFrancesco - JDCommunications
Betty Moore - Builder + Architect Magazine
Bob Ernst - FBN Construction
Event Coordinator
Walter Staples - Visual Impressions
We invite you to learn more about the many benefits of membership at
www.bragb.org. Together we can make a difference!
(781) 890-2101 [email protected] www.bragb.org
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Proud to be recognized as
“The Builder’s Bank”
Shop Local. Build Local. Bank Local.
MEMBER FDIC | EQUAL HOUSING LENDER | MEMBER SIF
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Emerald Sponsors
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B E S T.
DECISION.
EVER.
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Gold Sponsors
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Category Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
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Media Sponsors
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Charity Sponsors
C
CCCOMAPMSUTONNITEIES
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Charity Partner
Horizons for Homeless Children’s Mission to Preserve the Power
of Childhood
Combating the effects of homelessness becomes an even more
pressing and critical mission when children are involved. Horizons
for Homeless Children is leading the fight in Massachusetts to help
alleviate the trauma and stress of homelessness on both children
and their families by providing world-class early education, vital
opportunities for play, support for parents, and crucial advocacy
on behalf of some of our most marginalized citizens.
Horizons for Homeless Children gratefully welcomes new volunteers
and in-kind donations. Visit http://horizonschildren.org/
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work, work, work.
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PRISM Judges
Catherine Davin Carol Kurth, CGP
Davin Interiors Principal
Pittbsburgh, PA Carol Kurth Architecture,
PC and Carol Kurth
Interiors, LTD
Bedford, New York
No Photo Tony Thompson Ward Smyth,
Available Plans Ahead CGB, MCGP, CAPS
Branford, CT Head Turtle
Turtle Creek Builders
Waitsfield, Vermont
Nick Castjohn, Shirleen Von Hoffmann,
CAPS, CGB, CGP, CGR, MIRM, CMP, CSP
GMB, GMR Coaching Executive
President Officer
Renovate, Inc. Home Builders Edge
Kenner, Louisiana Pacific Grove, California
Kay Green Janice Page
President PK Surroundings
Kay Green Design Exeter, New Hampshire
Winter Park, Florida
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EXCELLENCE IN
NEW CONSTRUCTION
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NorthStar Insurance Services is very pleased to congratulate this
year’s PRISM Award winners! A leading New England independent
insurance agency, NorthStar Insurance Services is proud to serve the
property and casualty insurance and risk management needs of BRAGB
members and the New England building and construction industries.
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Best Attached Home: Under 1,800 Square Feet
Cape Associates, Inc.
West Vine Renovation
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Cape Associates, Inc.
Architect ����������������������������������������Pacheco-Robb Architects
Sales Person or Team �������������������Mark Kinnane
Marketing Person or Team ����������Andrea Baerenwald
Photographer ��������������������������������Dan Cutrona
Other Team Members �����������������Foreman: Wayne LeFrance
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Quality Custom Closets
Congratulations
to all of the 2017
PRISM Winners!
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Phone: (508) 553-3550 closetandstorageconcepts.com
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Best Attached Home: Under 1,800 Square Feet
Gerald Douglas Sarno
Deer Path Farms
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Gerald Douglas Sarno
Developer ���������������������������������������Gerald Douglas Sarno
Architect ����������������������������������������Gerald Douglas Sarno
Landscape Architect ��������������������Gerald Douglas Sarno
Other Team Members �����������������Brett M. Sarno Todd DeCruz Patricia Lavallee Judith A. Sarno
Jessica M. Batsford Lindsay Catino
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Best Attached Home: Over 1,800 Square Feet
Thorndike Development, Inc.
Summer Reach, Plymouth, MA
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Thorndike Construction
Developer ���������������������������������������Thorndike Development
Architect ����������������������������������������Union Studio & Thorndike Development
Interior Designer ��������������������������Thorndike Development
Sales Person or Team �������������������Thorndike Development
Marketing Person or Team ����������Thorndike Development
Landscape Architect ��������������������Ryan Associates & Hawk Design
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Congratulations
to all of the PRISM
entrants and winners!
Congratulations
to the
2017 PRISM winners!
Office # 617-698-6740
www.macdougallmechanical.com
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Best Attached Home: Over 1,800 Square Feet
Gerald Douglas Sarno
Deer Path Farms
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Gerald Douglas Sarno
Developer ���������������������������������������Gerald Douglas Sarno
Architect ����������������������������������������Gerald Douglas Sarno
ILandscape Architect �������������������Gerald Douglas Sarno
Other Team Members �����������������Brett M. Sarno Todd DeCruz Patricia Lavallee Judith A. Sarno
Jessica M. Batsford Lindsay Catino
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Congratulations to all of the
PRISM entrants and winners!
We wish all the PRISM
winner congratulations!
Congratulations to all of the talented
entrants and winners tonight!
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Best Single Family Home: Under 2,000 Square Feet
The Green Company
Village Three, The Lanterns at Warren Woods
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������The Green Company
Developer ���������������������������������������Ashland Green LLC
Architect ����������������������������������������KTGY Architects (Los Angeles, California)
Interior Designer ��������������������������Impressions Home Interiors - Jennifer Colella
Sales Person or Team �������������������The Green Company
Marketing Person or Team ����������The Kaminsky Group
Landscape Architect ��������������������D.J. Chagnon, Principal CBA Landscape Architects LLC 24
Thorndike Street Cambridge, MA 02141
Photographer ��������������������������������Bill Horsman
Other Team Members �����������������Stephen Kelleher Architects (Fairhaven, MA) Vanasse Hangen
Brustlin, Inc. (Boston, MA) Vetelino Landscapers, (Pembroke,
MA)
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Best Single Family Home: Under 2,000 Square Feet
ZED
Wellfleet Modern House
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������AF Hultin
Architect ����������������������������������������ZeroEnergy Design
Landscape Architect ��������������������Pamet Valley Landscape Design
Photographer ��������������������������������Eric Roth
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Best Single Family Home: 2,000 to 3,000 Square Feet
Whitman Homes, Inc.
The Cliffside Design @ Poets Corner
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Whitman Homes
Developer ���������������������������������������Pinehills LLC
Architect ����������������������������������������Bart OBrien AIA
Interior Designer ��������������������������Kristen White
Marketing Person or Team ����������Pinehills LLC/ Whitman Homes
Photographer ��������������������������������Shelly Harrison
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Best Single Family Home: 2,000 to 3,000 Square Feet
Cape Associates, Inc.
Cape Cod Home
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Cape Associates, Inc.
Architect ����������������������������������������Moskow Linn Architects
Interior Designer ��������������������������Shauna McManus
Sales Person or Team �������������������Matthew Cole
Marketing Person or Team ����������Cape Associates, Inc.
Landscape Architect ��������������������Horiuchi Solien
Photographer ��������������������������������Jane Messinger
Other Team Members �����������������Project Manager: Allen Furman Foreman: Michael Meads
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2017 PRISM Awards - Book of Winners
Best Single Family Home: 3,000 to 6,000 Square Feet
LDa Architecture & Interiors
Vastu Shastra Home
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Denali Construction
Architect ����������������������������������������LDa Architecture & Interiors
Interior Designer ��������������������������LDa Architecture & Interiors
Landscape Architect ��������������������Michelle Crowley Landscape Architecture
Photographer ��������������������������������Greg Premru
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Best Single Family Home: 3,000 to 6,000 Square Feet
Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders
19 Dawn’s Light, The Pinehills, Plymouth, MA
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders
Developer ���������������������������������������The Pinehills
Architect ����������������������������������������Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders
Interior Designer ��������������������������Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders
Landscape Architect ��������������������Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders
Photographer ��������������������������������Michael Lee and Brian Vanden Brink
Other Team Members �����������������Land Planner: The Pinehills Non-Profit Partner: Boston
Children’s Hospital (beneficiary of fundraising house tours)
Sponsors: Kenyon, Jarvis Appliance, Ethan Allen, Wolfers,
Andersen, Room&Board, LaCroix, Shepley, Kitchen & Bath
Gallery, Closet Factory, Sleep Number, Classic Kitchens &
Interiors, The Maids, Marathon Moving Company, Benjamin
Moore, Setting the Space, The Market, Boston Design Center,
Party by Design, Solace Studio & Gallery
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Best Single Family Home: 6,000 to 8,000 Square Feet
Sea-Dar Construction
Coastal Family Retreat
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Sea-Dar Construction
Architect ����������������������������������������Peter Breese Architects
Interior Designer ��������������������������SpringHill Design
Photographer ��������������������������������Greg Premru
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2017 PRISM Awards - Book of Winners
Best Single Family Home: 6,000 to 8,000 Square Feet
The MZO Group
Custom Residence in Needham, MA
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Peter Fallon, Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations
Architect ����������������������������������������John Cronin, AIA, The MZO GROUP
Interior Designer ��������������������������Sharon Staley, ASID,Sharon Staley Interiors
Sales Person or Team �������������������N/A
Marketing Person or Team ����������N/A
Landscape Architect ��������������������Dana Schock, Dana Schock & Associates
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Best Single Family Home: Over 8,000 Square Feet
The MZO Group
Custom Home in Milton, MA
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������E.W. Tarca Construction
Architect ����������������������������������������Andrew T. Zalewski, AIA, The MZO GROUP
Interior Designer ��������������������������Shelly Hoon, Hoon Company
Landscape Architect ��������������������Aguiar Landscaping Inc.,
Other Team Members �����������������Enviromental Pools
Superior Plumbing
Decelle Burke & Associates
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Best Single Family Home: Over 8,000 Square Feet
Morehouse MacDonald and Associates
Shingle style contemporary, Cape Cod, MA
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������The Lagasse Group
Architect ����������������������������������������John S. MacDonald, AIA
Interior Designer ��������������������������Ally Coulter
Landscape Architect ��������������������Sudbury Design Group
Other Team Members �����������������Pete R. Bruneau Anthony M. Frausto, AIA, LEED AP Corey
MacPherson Chris Bailow, AIA
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Best Living Area: Private Residence - Kitchen
The MZO Group
Custom Residence in Needham, MA
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Peter Fallon, Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations
Architect ����������������������������������������John Cronin, AIA, The MZO GROUP
Interior Designer ��������������������������Sharon Staley, ASID,Sharon Staley Interiors
Landscape Architect ��������������������Dana Schock, Dana Schock & Associates
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Best Living Area: Private Residence - Kitchen
The Cliffside Kitchen Design
Poets Corner @ The Pinehills
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Whitman Homes
Developer ���������������������������������������The Pinehills LLC
Architect ����������������������������������������Bart Obrien AIA
Interior Designer ��������������������������Patty Winberg/ Top Notch Design Studio
Sales Person or Team �������������������Whitman Homes/ The Pinehills LLC
Marketing Person or Team ����������Pinehills LLC
Photographer ��������������������������������Shelly Harrison
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Best Living Area: Private Residence - Bath
Leslie Fine Interiors, Inc.
Elegant Master Bathroom
GOLD WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������Kenneth Vona Construction
Interior Designer ��������������������������Leslie Fine Interiors, Inc.
Photographer ��������������������������������Michael J. Lee
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2017 PRISM Awards - Book of Winners
Best Living Area: Private Residence - Bath
Vani Sayeed Studios
Luxe Master Bath
SILVER WINNER
Builder �������������������������������������������FBN Construction
Interior Designer ��������������������������Vani Sayeed
SPhotographer ������������������������������Nat Rea
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2017 PRISM Awards - Book of Winners
Best Living Area: Private Residence - Living Room / Dining Room
Leslie Fine Interiors, Inc.
Urban Chic Waterfront Condo
GOLD WINNER
Interior Designer ��������������������������Leslie Fine Interiors, Inc.
Photographer ��������������������������������Michael J. Lee
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2017 PRISM Awards - Book of Winners
Best Living Area: Private Residence - Living Room / Dining Room
Morehouse MacDonald and Associates
Porter Southern Belle, Charleston, South Carolina
SILVER WINNER
Photo unavailable
per homeowner’s request
Architect ����������������������������������������John MacDonald
Interior Designer ��������������������������Amelia T Handegan
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