--- title: "Tektoniks Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tektoniks-architects-pfvwus-pf~251792064 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~251792064.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tektoniks Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3ca3d7dd0086e3ad_4871-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "17 Larchmont Road, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, United States" latitude: 42.5151 longitude: -70.9003 phone: "(617) 816-3555" website: http://www.tektoniksarchitects.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 208 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Tektoniks Architects Original Houzz profile: [Tektoniks Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tektoniks-architects-pfvwus-pf~251792064) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Salem, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Lynn, Newton, Somerville, Malden, Peabody, South Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Beverly Cove, Chelsea, Andover, Lexington, Gloucester, Melrose, Saugus, Danvers, Belmont, Wakefield, Reading, Stoneham, Winchester, Marblehead, Winthrop, Sudbury, North Reading, Swampscott, Lynnfield, Charlestown, East Boston, Southborough, Littleton, Middleton, Hamilton, Stow, Lincoln, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury, Essex, Nahant, Littleton Common, Manchester, Prides Crossing, South Hamilton, West Boxford - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2025), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 17 years in business Designing beautiful places for people to live, work + play! 7x "Best of Houzz - Design" Tel.: 617-816-3555 E-Mail: tektoniks@earthlink.net Web: www.tektoniksarchitects.com Social Media: "Tektoniks Architects" ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Basement Remodeling - Barn Design & Construction - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Addition + Renovation Design - Construction Drawings - Custom Designed Homes - Custom Home - Home "Make-Over" Design ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Lynn - Newton - Somerville - Malden - Peabody - South Peabody - Salem - Beverly - Beverly Cove - Chelsea - Andover - Lexington - Gloucester - Melrose - Saugus - Danvers - Belmont - Wakefield - Reading - Stoneham - Winchester - Marblehead - Winthrop - Sudbury - North Reading - Swampscott - Lynnfield - Charlestown - East Boston - Southborough - Littleton - Middleton - Hamilton - Stow - Lincoln - Topsfield - Wenham - West Newbury - Essex - Nahant - Littleton Common - Manchester - Prides Crossing - South Hamilton - West Boxford ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 6 million $200,000 - 6 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tektoniks Architects | | Address | 17 Larchmont Road, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, United States | | Phone | (617) 816-3555 | | Website | http://www.tektoniksarchitects.com | | License Number | AR 8203 | | Followers on Houzz | 208 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/tektoniksarchitects/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/tektoniks-architects - Blog — www.tektoniksarchitects.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tektoniks Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tektoniks-architects-pfvwus-pf~251792064) - **Website:** http://www.tektoniksarchitects.com - **Phone:** (617) 816-3555 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 7X "Best of Houzz- Design;" LEED Accredited Pro (BD+C); NCARB Certified; ASLA Award of Excellence, 2013 (Kentucky Pool House); NEREJ Green Building of the Month - 2/13 (Visions HealthCare - Consulting Architect); Architectural + Interior Design Excellence Award - S.I. C.O.C. - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2025), for Design. **Affiliations** - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Anna O Design, Feb. 2020** > I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Tektoniks Architects on a couple of projects and I highly recommend their services! Tektoniks Architects led by Ernest DeMaio is excellent to work with. Ernest is knowledgeable, professional, organized and well-established in the field. His creativity and meticulousness is second to none. **Comment from Tektoniks Architects:** > Thank you so much, Anna! Of course we love positive reviews, but especially so when it comes from a supremely talented designer, such as yourself. It really means a lot to us. Thank you. **★★★★★ — Marlene Yorkey, Jan. 2018** > We had a wonderful experience with Ernie. His communication throughout the process was professional and responsive and we are thrilled with the design of our new home. We would be happy to hire Ernie for any future projects. **Comment from Tektoniks Architects:** > Thank you Marlene. I enjoyed working with you and Kevin very much, and hope to do so again. Thank you for the review. EVD **★★★★★ — Rosemary Belt, Jan. 2018** > I'm the type of person that researches thoroughly before making a purchasing decision, so I didn't hire an architect lightly. We are making a major addition to our home and this is a very important project to us. The owner of Tektoniks is a pleasure to work with - in addition to being an elegant designer, Ernie is detailed, knowledgable, high quality, intelligent, organized and cost-effective. The process has been a joy! **Comment from Tektoniks Architects:** > Thank you very much, Rosemary! We are excited to complete your project! > > Ernie DeMaio > Tektoniks Architects > Best of Houzz, Design: 2015, 2017, 2017 **★★★★★ — Steve Tonkovich, Jan. 2018** > Ernie was the architect for a major renovation of my condominium. He did a terrific job not only in drafting the plans, but also in managing the contractors/project and coming up with solutions to problems on the fly. He has excellent attention to detail (my contractor commented on how detailed his plans were) and a wealth of experience which is so critical in a major renovation. It allowed him to anticipate where we might run into problems in our building and be prepared with solutions. He has a calm reassuring manner which is very helpful when you are involved in a very stressful process. He met every deadline and met the budget. I highly recommend Ernie and would certainly use him in the future. **Comment from Tektoniks Architects:** > Thank you so much, Steve! > > Your project was a joy, and I am very happy to call you and Lisa friends. > > Best, > Ernie DeMaio > Tektoniks Architects **★★★★★ — SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc., June 2013** > I have know Ernie DeMaio professionally for close to thirty years and watched him build his firm Tektoniks during that time. We have worked together on many building projects and I have referred him to Clients to design homes/additions for them. Ernie has a great sense of proportion, color and style. He has the ability to design unique residential and commercial projects while keeping a keen eye on budget. He is very sensitive to a Clients needs; he listens. I give him my highest recommendation for your home project; big or small. **★★★★★ — grochman, April 2013** > Tektoniks was a pleasure to work with. The working relationship on a design/build project between the GC and Architect is what defines the outcome. Due to their flexibility, accuracy and attention to detail, Tektoniks was a great partner and invaluable to our project's success. > > Thanks Tektoniks, > Shine Contracting, LLC > Louisville, KY **★★★★★ — underpressureconstruction, April 2013** > My name is Chad from Under Pressure Construction. I am writing this review for Earnie from Tektonics. I first met Earnie on a project in Malden Ma (Bell Rock Park). I came on board to assist the general contractor at completing project. Earnie showed so much pride in his design that he spent the extra time to bring me up to speed as for exactly what they were looking for. With this I was albe to take the ball and run witih it. Time to time I had questions on the project which were so explicit and detailed that I couldn't miss. Personally Earnie was a pleasure to follow through this project right to the final day of the dedication ceremony where there were about 1500 people admiring our work as a team had completed Earnie is a easy person to get along with as well as the balance of getting the point across not allowing any slip ups. I highly recommend Earnie and team to any design project that may become. He will know exactly what to do or will spend the time to find out. He is also very coachable to recommendations. **★★★★★ — fireeng20001, April 2013** > Tektoniks provides excellent architectural services for a variety of areas. As one who has worked with Tektoniks, I can say that they are very easy to work with as far as communication and promt responses to concerns. AutoCAD drawings produced by Tektoniks are top notch. The President of the company is very hands on and easy to work with. I would recommend Tektoniks to anyone with a need for architectural services for small to medium sized projects for new and existing buildings. **★★★★★ — cfalconi, Dec. 2012** > I worked with Ernie when I was interested in putting an addition onto my home. It was a very unique situation and a very tight lot so it was challenging. Ernie was very responsive and timely; I could not have asked for anyone better. He took the time to meet with me and was extremely thoughtful, understanding and provided feedback on my ideas. > Ernie always conducted himself in the utmost professional manner and brought a high level of integrity to my home project. His work is exceptionally thorough. Although my work with him only went through the beginning stages, his interactions with me were always honest, respectful and insightful. > I would without reservation highly recommend Ernie at Tektoniks Architects as the architect for any project that you may be considering. **★★★★★ — jpshadley, Nov. 2012** > I have know Ernie DeMaio for over twenty years and worked with him as a colleague on a half dozen executed projects, ranging from complete renovations of major office buildings to private estate projects. > > In the last three years I have hired Ernie as a consultant on two constructed projects, one a civic monument and the other a custom post and beam pool house with full kitchen and bath. Each project budget was under $1,000,000. > > Ernie is a strong designer and he has exceptional in technical skills. He is extremely well organized, well spoken, a very clear thinker and a very good project manager. He is also completely trustworthy and a pleasure to work with. I recomend him very highly. **★★★★★ — dn404, Nov. 2012** > I hired Tektoniks to design an addition to my house. My main concern was to keep the historical integrity of the house, which is over 100 years old. The look of the finished project fit beautifully with the original house. > > Tektoniks was very good about working with me in explaining the overall design, the construction process, and was patient with my changing my mind on a few plans here and there as the construction was underway. > > Also, the research Tektoniks did kept things moving smoothly with the city regarding permits near an historical district. The addition was well designed and not over-done, so the city issued the permit. **★★★★ — msbarr, Nov. 2012** > Ernie is a a true professional who takes great pride in his work. He excels in working with the general contractor/builder and communicates project details and timelines to the customer very well. > > With our major home remodeling project, the town required a variance which mandated approval by a Zoning Board of Appeals. Ernie represented us at the ZBA hearing, was well prepared with his presentation materials, and helped the variance to pass. We were very impressed. ## Selected projects - [Custom Contemporary Waterfront Home Design - Wayland, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-contemporary-waterfront-home-design-wayland-ma-pj-vj~6455724) - Location: Wayland, MA - Photos: 52 - Description: New "Pond-front" Custom Contemporary Home Design Wayland, Massachusetts Construction is nearly complete for a tear-down/rebuild of a single-family home on a beautiful pond-facing site in Wayland, MA. The project involves demolishing an existing home, and rebuilding a modern, updated home that takes advantage of prime views of the lake. Website: www.tektoniksarchitects.com Developer \| Contractor: Bertola Custom Homes + Remodeling (Waltham, MA) Renderings: Courtesy Bertola Custom Homes + Remodelin… - [New Contemporary Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-contemporary-guest-house-pj-vj~7192231) - Location: Andover, MA - Photos: 7 - Description: This project involves a contemporary custom design for a guest house on a wooded, sloping site in Andover, MA. www.tektoniksarchitects.com - [Custom Contemporary - Southborough, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-contemporary-southborough-ma-pj-vj~6776307) - Location: Southborough, MA - Photos: 31 - Description: Custom-design of a 4,500 SF single family private residence overlooking the Sudbury River in Southborough, MA. www.tektoniksarchitects.com - [Kentucky Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kentucky-pool-house-pj-vj~104904) - Location: Westport, KY - Photos: 12 - Description: Creation of a new pool house on a 350-acre farmhouse site, high on a hill overlooking the Ohio River. Reclaimed wood was used extensively on both the interior and exterior of the pool house. This project received an ASLA Award of Excellence for Design in June of 2013. Tektoniks Architects: Architects of Record / Kitchen Design Shadley Associates LLC: Prime Consultant and Project Designer Photo Credits: James P. Shadley - Shadley Associates \#architect \#design \#interiors \#interiordesign \#pool \#poo… - [Additions + Renovations to Historic Federal-Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/additions-renovations-to-historic-federal-style-home-pj-vj~7691839) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: Additions + Renovations to classic 1846 Federal-style 2-Family home in Newburyport, MA. Tektoniks Architects (7x) "Best of Houzz - Design" www.tektoniksarchitects.com - [Renovations to Craftsman-Style Waterfront Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovations-to-craftsman-style-waterfront-home-pj-vj~7476246) - Location: Gloucester, MA - Photos: 13 - Description: Renovations included replacing and expanding all exterior windows facing the ocean view, bringing light and water view deep into the home. www.tektoniksarchitects.com - [Custom "Farmhouse Colonial" Private Residence - Reading, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-farmhouse-colonial-private-residence-reading-ma-pj-vj~2752527) - Location: Reading, MA - Photos: 21 - Description: Custom-designed 4,200 s.f. "farmhouse colonial" in Reading, MA. Website: www.tektoniksarchitects.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tektoniks\_architects \#architect \#design \#interiors \#bestofhouzz \#luxuryrealestate - [New In-Law Apartment Addition to Craftsman-Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-in-law-apartment-addition-to-craftsman-style-home-pj-vj~7125444) - Location: Nahant, MA - Photos: 14 - Description: In-Law Suite Addition to Craftsman-Style single-family home. The Addition projects beyond the main house, to capture ocean-front views, and towards the Boston skyline. The skew of the footprint allows natural light to continue to bathe the facade of the existing home, while also creating a shared interior "courtyard" between the two masses. Web: www.tektoniksarchitects.com - [Residential Condominiums \| Additions + Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-condominiums-additions-renovations-pj-vj~6707150) - Location: Newburyport, MA - Photos: 10 - Description: Conceptual Designs for an addition to an 1831 building in Newburyport, MA www.tektoniksarchitects.com - [Custom Home Design - Reading, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-design-reading-ma-pj-vj~5923100) - Location: Reading, MA - Photos: 25 - Description: Design of a custom 4,300 s.f. new residence in Reading, MA (under construction: April, 2020). www.tektoniksarchitects.com Developer/Contractor: MBA Building Group, Inc (Wakefield, MA) Photos: BostonREP, courtesy of Premier Realty Group - [Classic Farmhouse Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-farmhouse-renovations-pj-vj~7016890) - Location: Beverly, MA - Photos: 22 - Description: This project involves extensive interior and exterior renovations to a classic farmhouse-style colonial home on a small plateau on a wooded site in Beverly Farms, MA. www.tektoniksarchitects.com - [Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-pj-vj~335914) - Location: West Newbury, MA - Photos: 26 - Description: Design of a 4,500 sf private residence along the Merrimac River in West Newbury, MA. Website: www.tektoniksarchitects.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tektoniks\_architects - [Newton, MA Kitchen Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-ma-kitchen-addition-pj-vj~5665516) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 17 - Description: Work included a new Kitchen addition to a Craftsman-style 1920's home in Waban, MA. The original exterior wall on the first floor was removed thru the installation of a steel substructure, and the new open-addition was added. Emphasis was the creation of open space and generous windows, along with an efficient Kitchen design. Bertola Custom Homes + Remodeling was the General Contractor, and in addition to building the project, worked directly with the clients for final cabinet selections, materi… - [New Mudroom Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-mudroom-addition-pj-vj~6554027) - Location: Watertown, MA - Photos: 15 - Description: Construction of a new Mudroom Addition to replace a tiny vestibule at a single-family traditional-style residence in Watertown, MA. Web: www.tektoniksarchitects,.com \#addition \#renovation \#beforeafter \#beforeandafter \#slate \#brick \#stone - [Residential Condominiums \| Conversion + Additions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-condominiums-conversion-additions-pj-vj~6587495) - Location: Gloucester, MA - Photos: 19 - Description: Gut-renovation of a single family turn of the century Gambrel home, converted into a 3-unit condominium with substantial additions. - [South End (Boston) Brownstone Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-end-boston-brownstone-renovation-pj-vj~2544258) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 12 - Description: Interior renovation and expansion of a South End (Boston) townhouse condominium. A new unit was purchased by the owners to expand their existing two-story unit below. The two units were combined, connected by a grand new stair. The stair - which forms the central "spine" of the project, utilizes reclaimed white oak treads and risers, along with reclaimed posts and rails. Exposed brick is complemented by a new reclaimed wood feature wall, framed with contemporary black trim. Glass rail carries th… - [Addition to Private Residence - Melrose, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-to-private-residence-melrose-ma-pj-vj~2798472) - Location: Melrose, MA - Photos: 12 - Description: 1,000 sf addition to existing single-family private residence in Melrose, MA. - [Additions and Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/additions-and-renovations-pj-vj~7314608) - Location: Reading, MA - Photos: 11 - Description: Additions + Renovations to Single Family Home Reading, MA This project is a substantial home renovation + addition for a single-family home in Reading, MA. The original home is a simple, two-story gable end home, located on a sloping, large lot. The addition nearly doubles the size of the original home by adding a second gable-end addition, offset from the axis of the original. A dramatic wrap-around Porch adds scale and texture to the main facade, and leads both your eye and your path around th… - [Residential Facade Make-Over](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-facade-make-over-pj-vj~1995851) - Location: Reading, MA - Photos: 6 - [Custom Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-private-residence-pj-vj~2110552) - Location: Reading, MA - Photos: 28 - Description: Construction of a 5,500 s.f. residence in Reading, MA \#customhome \#newenglandhome \#federalstyle \#readingma \#home \#newhome \#build \#luxury \#luxuryrealestate \#residential \#houzz \#design \#architect \#interiors \#architecture [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tektoniks-architects-pfvwus-pf~251792064) ## Ideabooks - [Lori](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/177121147/list/lori) — 14 ideas - [Kitchen Islands](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/178311893/list/kitchen-islands) — 6 ideas - [Pool Houses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/167676921/list/pool-houses) — 7 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/edemaio) ## Community Q&A **Q: board n batten** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the size and spacing? A: The battens are 1" square and 2'-0" on center. **Q: a truly beautiful home - can you give the details on the floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* Solid hardwood or engineered? Width? Manufacturer? Thanks. A: Hi Louisa: The floor is 3/4" thick x 5" White Oak tongue and groove hardwood flooring - not engineered flooring. We don't know the source of the local supplier - this was purchased thru/by the General Contractor. TY. **Q: Looks great.** *(in Photo Questions)* What make and color of the metal roof? A: Hello and thank you. The color of the roof is "Matt Black" from Englert, Inc. from Perth Amboy, NJ. **Q: Great porch! What material and finishes are the ceiling and decking?** *(in Photo Questions)* It looks beautiful. A: Thank you! The deck and the ceiling are mahogany. **Q: Dimension** *(in Photo Questions)* Quelles sont les dimensions svp? A: Nous ne parlons pas français, mais nous avons essayé **Q: What are these and how much** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I assume you mean the folding doors? They are manufactured by Nana Wall, and the cost varies depending on the type of door, length of door, height of door, and region where you are building them. Nana Wall has a page on Houzz - I'm sure they would help you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*