Robert T. Coolidge, AIA, LEED AP

If you’re looking for an architect who is creative, talented, and great to work with, contact Rob! Here’s our story. We were the proud, new owners of a 100-year-old Victorian beach cottage that was the ugly duckling of the neighborhood. Over the years the cottage had been expanded and changed with a combination of unappealing results – the interior was a collection of small dark spaces closed off from the beautiful water views – and the exterior had been stripped of the charm and personality it once had and was covered in mint green asbestos singles. Rob used his knowledge, skill and creativity to provide design options to blend the original character of the home with our needs. He worked with us every step of the way from design, drawings, variance approval, working with the builder, and all the other trades people. The result was a wonderful home that was beautiful inside and out. We loved the house so much that as our family grew -- along with a wish for a little more room, the best option was to turn to Rob again to see if he could use his creativity and design skills to further expand the cottage while keeping the character and navigating the challenges of a small lot where nothing could be accomplished without variances. Not surprisingly, Rob came up with an innovative and attractive design to add an extra bedroom, remove the sloped ceiling and renovate the master bath, and provide an enclosed back entryway. Again, he worked with us through the entire project and was always available, flexible, and responsive. The new addition, as well as the first renovation, have received countless compliments from neighbors and people passing by. We have also been told many times that the changes look “like they have always been there” and fit perfectly with the house. I highly recommend Rob to anyone looking for an architect who is creative, thorough, provides high quality design and is also someone who is wonderful to work with.

Rob designed a door/entryway for our house that beautifully matched the style of the other peaks. The new door was cut out of an existing wall. Rob's aesthetic was great and the design matched the style of the house. The carpenters Rob recommended were also excellent and did quality work. Rob drew thorough plans and routinely checked on the project and progress. His building knowledge is vast and we appreciated the discussions we had with him.

I was a great pleasure working with Rob on a renovation and addition to my 1954 Colonial home. He has a strong sense of design and how to integrate the old with the new. He was creative, yet practical, and exceeded my expectations. He was detailed oriented, met timelines, and stayed within budget. He also partnered very well with my general contractor during the build. I highly recommend Rob!