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# SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/smook-architecture-and-urban-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~914546792)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Westborough, MA
- **Serves:** Boston, Cape Code, Connecticut, Greater Boston Area, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
- **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (34 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2013–2018), for Service.

## About

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- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves

We are a full-service design firm whose primary mission and passionate commitment is to enhance business or living environments through excellence in design.  We design custom homes, additions and commercial buildings throughout the United States.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Sustainable Design
- 3D Rendering
- Green Building
- Barn Design & Construction
- Custom Homes

### Areas Served

- Boston
- Cape Code
- Connecticut
- Greater Boston Area
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island

### Typical Job Cost

Please contact SMOOK for pricing.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc. |
| Address | 8 Lyman Street, Suite 206, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, United States |
| Phone | (617) 423-3040 |
| Website | http://www.smookarchitecture.com/ |
| License Number | Registered in several states |
| Followers on Houzz | 406 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/\#!/pages/smook-architecture-urban-design-inc/129442880425475?fref=ts
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/clay-benjamin-smook/12/4/756
- Blog — www.smookarchitecture.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/smook-architecture-and-urban-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~914546792)
- **Website:** http://www.smookarchitecture.com/
- **Phone:** (617) 423-3040

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Company of the Month - NEREJ
- Performance Award - AGC Build New England
- Builder's Choice Award Grand Prize - Builder Magazine
- Design Award, Bronze - Rhode Island Monthly

- **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2013–2018), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [The Boston Society of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-boston-society-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1888823119)
- [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 34 reviews**

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-629348, Dec. 2017**

> We hired Smook Architecture to design an addition to our small house on a narrow lot in a historic neighborhood near the center of our central Massachusetts town. We were looking to add a two car garage with adjacent mudroom, and a great room with a storage area and small half bath on the second level. We wanted the great room to be suitable for a range of activities from family reunions to parties to musicians playing chamber music (the space will include a grand piano and track lighting on exposed beams, with RGBW LED lighting reflecting off of the ceiling). The slope of the site meant that the addition had to attach to the existing house at the midpoint of the stairway between the two levels of the new addition which was a creative challenge. We also wanted to be sure that the addition did not overpower the existing house which is a modest Colonial style bungalow.
>
> Clay Smook and Patrice Fotino had wonderful ideas about how to give the addition a pavilion-like appearance that would barely be noticeable from the street, yet took advantage of expansive rear property views of the surrounding trees and neighborhood. They were flexible to work with and adapted a number of suggestions we gave them to make the layout utilize the footprint more efficiently while providing a generous sized great room with spectacular windows that make it feel like a treehouse. They also picked up on design cues from the the existing front enclosed porch and created a facade design that is both Craftsman-like and modern, including a daring asymmetrical and cantilevered bay window area that broke up the facade and interior in a fun way, opened up extra views, and yet not requiring any additional foundation. They were right to emulate the roof angles of our existing house, but were willing to start from a lower than usual ceiling height to keep the overall height below our existing house's peak. We were impressed by the quality of their portfolio when we picked their company, and the result confirms our decision. We're happy to recommend Smook Architecture.

**★★★★★ — Gerry Bergeron & Co Inc., June 2017**

> We have worked on projects designed by Clay Smook and his team, and as a 36+ year established builder in Central Ma, have always found it a pleasure to deal with Clay as well as his staff. They have been professional and helpful at all times, and always ready to help when or if a question arises.

**★★★★★ — sampark61, Dec. 2016**

> Exceptional designer. Has great sense of scale and understands development intricacies of higher end projects. Very responsive and good at interpreting client input and needs.

**★★★★★ — Stuart Lipp, Dec. 2016**

> I have worked with Clay and his team on several projects over the years.  Their attention to detail when it comes to selecting windows and doors for their clients homes is unmatched.  They are concerned about the cost as a much as they concerned about the aesthetics of the windows and doors, something that not all firms are capable of balancing.

**★★★★★ — Adam Polletta, Nov. 2016**

> I have worked with Clay on multiple projects during the design phase of construction. His attention to detail and comprehensive drawings are truly a welcome site.  He office staff very friendly and open to ideas and genuinely listen to feedback. I would highly recommend him to existing clients, friends, or family as his designs transcends homes.

**★★★★★ — - -, Nov. 2016**

> We hired Clay and his firm to design an addition and fix the floor plan of our 1960's ranch.   Smook and his team delivered above and beyond what we hired them to do.  Our revised layout is stylish yet functional.  Clay and his team were easy to work with and gave us a design to fit our budget.  We highly recommend Smook architecture.  Our renovation would not be possible with out them.

**★ — Joseph Sackett, Nov. 2016**

> Erratic in the conceptual design phase. Clay came up with disparate designs that either did not meet our requirements and budget or were odd-looking residential properties. The culmination was a commercial-looking design retrofitted for our country residence.
> He should never have taken the work from the start when we originally told him we would not tear down our house. Instead, once we hired him, he kept trying to convince us verbally, and with his designs, that we should raze the existing house.

**★★★★ — guenny, Dec. 2015**

> Smook architecture did a very fine job designing our new custom home.  We found Clay and his team easy to work with and they were very professional, responsive and efficient.  Clay is very experienced and creative and was able to listen to our needs and wants in order to deliver an outstanding design.  Communications were frequent and open and overall we were very satisfied with the experience and result.

**★★★★★ — rbonsignore, Nov. 2015**

> Working with Smook Architecture currently on a new home project. Clay and his team came highly recommended from a commercial architect colleague and he has been a perfect fit for us and our project. We have a schematic design for our home that truly meets all of our functional requirements with grace and style. Clay's design sensibilities speak for themselves through his project portfolio but his passion for his work is what really sets him apart. As importantly, Clay listens well, is responsive to feedback, and has no problem with designing to a budget. We look forward to breaking ground!

**★★★★★ — Peter Edwards, Nov. 2015**

> My wife and I hired Clay and his team this summer to design an addition to our cape style home in Hopkinton. From the very beginning Clay was clearly listening to what our needs were for this renovation. We were very impressed with how quickly Clay's team came up with a design that not only gave us everything we were looking but also provided multiple design options to choose from. Throughout our bidding process all of our sub contractors commented on how detailed and well done our plans were which has made their jobs easier. Anytime I had a question Clay was quick to respond which helped move our process along. We would highly recommend Smook Architecture for anyone looking for a creative, responsive and most of all professional architect.

**★★★★★ — Amy Woolf Color Consulting, Nov. 2014**

> Clay is always a pleasure to work with.  He is willing to think outside the box and engage in creative problem solving....exactly what one wants in an architect.  For residential or commercial, he is a go-to professional.

**★★★★★ — SLR Architecture Inc., Jan. 2014**

> As a former consultant working at Smook Architecture & Urban Design I have a first hand experience of how much care goes into every project that they touch. They are obsessed with quality while at the same time staying within budget and meeting the client's expectations and deadlines. The professional quality renderings and drawings that they produce convey the project ideas clearly and always impress clients and the regulatory agencies that need to review them.
>
> Clay is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that his clients are happy and satisfied. I would have no hesitation in recommending Smook Architecture & Urban Design to work on your next project, I know you will be impressed.

## Selected projects

- [Kingsbury Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kingsbury-residence-pj-vj~1393839)
  - Location: Needham, MA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: +/- 2,800 SF Residence in Needham, MA.
- [Talcott Pines](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/talcott-pines-pj-vj~105327)
  - Location: Plymouth, MA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: The design of this 5,000 square foot home is meant to evoke the clean and refined architecture of the American farmhouse located at The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA
- [Long Island Sound Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/long-island-sound-residence-pj-vj~105331)
  - Location: Guilford, CT
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: A 6,500 square foot waterfront home located on a narrow parcel of land overlooking the Long Island Sound.
- [Gallery of Homes Sales Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gallery-of-homes-sales-center-pj-vj~105372)
  - Location: Plymouth, MA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A crisply-detailed shingle and clapboard homage to New England vernacular architecture.
- [Mountain House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-house-pj-vj~105442)
  - Location: Franklin, NC
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: The design of a secluded mountain retreat nestled in the mountainside at Lake Nantahala in North Carolina.
- [Stonebridge Club at The Pinehills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonebridge-club-at-the-pinehills-pj-vj~107055)
  - Location: Plymouth, MA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Award-winning project for the design of a fitness and meeting facility center for the residences at The Pinehills in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
- [Model House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/model-house-pj-vj~105356)
  - Location: Plymouth, MA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Located at the Gallery of Homes at The Pinehills, the design draws strongly from shingle-style and bungalow-style vernacular architecture.
- [Island House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-house-pj-vj~105342)
  - Location: South Kingstown, RI
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Award-winning project for private waterfront residence. This vacation home consists of a series of "pavilion" forms that designed and constructed over time.
- [Waterfront Residence in Centerville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfront-residence-in-centerville-pj-vj~160237)
  - Location: Barnstable, MA
  - Photos: 13
- [Brookline Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookline-remodel-pj-vj~105409)
  - Location: Brookline, MA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This project includes a wholesale makeover of a 5,500 SF private residence in Brookline, MA.
- [Newton Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-renovation-pj-vj~596595)
  - Location: Newton, MA
  - Photos: 15
- [Needham Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/needham-addition-pj-vj~5381849)
  - Location: Needham, MA
  - Photos: 8
- [East Beach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-beach-residence-pj-vj~5747888)
  - Location: Charlestown, RI
  - Photos: 4
- [Birds Lane Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birds-lane-garage-pj-vj~5730709)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: This detached garage hybrid design mixes traditional craftsman and contemporary architecture. The client requested a two-car garage and a working studio/conservatory. Admiring the traditional style of their existing home, the garage design reflects those details while the studio features modern elements like the downward sloping metal roof, accordion doors, large picture windows, and cladded metal panels giving it the contemporary appearance the owners are seeking. Credit: SMOOK Architecture & U…
- [Princeton Residence Exterior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/princeton-residence-exterior-remodel-pj-vj~2334936)
  - Location: Princeton, MA
  - Photos: 5
- [Eddy Residence \| Conceptual Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eddy-residence-conceptual-design-pj-vj~1957694)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Cape Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-residence-pj-vj~2292978)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Westborough Restoration & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westborough-restoration-and-addition-pj-vj~2099012)
  - Location: Westborough, MA
  - Photos: 5
- [Jamaica Plain Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jamaica-plain-residence-pj-vj~105513)
  - Location: Jamaica Plain, MA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Design of a 3,500 sf home in a residential community on Boston's west side.
- [Model House II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/model-house-ii-pj-vj~1480588)
  - Location: Plymouth, MA
  - Photos: 3

[See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/smook-architecture-and-urban-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~914546792)

## Ideabooks

- [Bathroom Design Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70312878/list/bathroom-design-ideas) — 57 ideas
- [Nartowt/Markoff Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70723453/list/nartowt-markoff-finishes) — 8 ideas
- [Updating Your Home's Curb Appeal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69003427/list/updating-your-home-s-curb-appeal) — 6 ideas
- [Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9534162/list/landscape) — 12 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/smookarchitecture)

## Community Q&A

**Q: TV cabinet hardware** *(in Photo Questions)*

This is exactly what we are trying to do with our TV cabinet. Our cabinet maker cannot seem to find the correct hardware for the bifold and slide. Are you able tell me what you used here?  Looks absolutely perfect! Thanks!

A: The media cabinet doors have a  pivot door slide hinge. It allows the door to open 90 degrees and slide back into the inside of the cabinet. Hope this is helpful.

**Q: Hello! What color was used on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thanks for your question. The paint color is Benjamin Moore "Hancock Green" (\#HC-117)

**Q: Love the 3-tier tray! Where did you find it?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I like the 3-tier tray on the kitchen table. Where can I find one like that?

A: Thanks for your question. You can find the  \[Distressed Wood Three-Tier Tray\[(https://www.houzz.com/products/rustic-recycled-wood-3-tier-display-stand-prvw-vr~15029720) on houzz (link enclosed). Happy Shopping!

**Q: What color is the roof?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thanks for your question. Every roofing company markets their shingle colors differently. We typically spec a dark gray (like charcoal) or black asphalt shingle. Hope this helps.

**Q: What is the door and window color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love this house!!

A: Thanks for your question. The windows and doors are a wood & aluminum clad with a clear anodized finish. The house colors are Sherwin Williams "Peristyle Brass" (window bump-out), "Renwick Olive" (main body color) and "Palm Leaf" (lower board and batten area). Hope this helps.

**Q: Paint colors really caught my eye--can you please share?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thanks for your question. This color scheme consists of shades of greens, taupes, and creams. Benjamin Moore's "Nantucket Gary" (fireplace), "French Canvas" (walls) and "Wind Chime" (trim) are similar hues to the colors used for this project.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*