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# Aline Architecture inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Aline Architecture inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/aline-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~914593788)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Orleans, MA
- **Serves:** Orleans
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2019), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

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Joy Cuming is the Principal Architect of Aline Architecture Inc of Orleans, MA (formerly Architects Studio Ltd of South Wellfleet, MA). She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. She holds a Council Record at NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) and is a licensed Construction Supervisor and Home Improvement Contractor in Massachusetts.

Joy, a LEED Accredited Professional, has been designing commercial and residential projects in sensitive environmental areas for twenty five years. She has extensive experience presenting projects to local regulatory boards. She is a member of the Cape and Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative as well as a member of NESEA.

Joy received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Western Australia and her Masters of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- Home Additions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- 3D Rendering
- Universal Design
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Structural Engineering
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Modular Home Additions

### Areas Served

- Orleans

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Aline Architecture inc. |
| Address | 100 Route 6A, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653, United States |
| Phone | (508) 240-6500 |
| Website | http://www.alinearchitecture.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 99 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Aline-Architecture-224886217588130/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Aline Architecture inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/aline-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~914593788)
- **Website:** http://www.alinearchitecture.com
- **Phone:** (508) 240-6500

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- LEED AP, NCARB, AIA, BSA

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2019), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315)
- [The Boston Society of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-boston-society-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1888823119)
- [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 10 reviews**

### All 10 reviews

**★★★★★ — jane miller, Nov. 2016**

> Their work was creative and professional.  They were so patient with us--especially as we changed our minds and explored options!  Well done, Aline!

**★★★★★ — Maureen Osborne, Oct. 2016**

> Joy is delightful to work with and her design ideas are really stunning - "outside the box," but not too avant garde. Her staff is terrific as well. We love our totally renovated home, as do all of our friends and neighbors! We wish that we would have been able to afford all of her recommendations - as with most big projects, we sometimes felt that costs were spinning out of control. However, she was willing to work with us to suggest ways to do things more economically, and to tell us when it would NOT be a good idea to go the cheaper route. The results are spectacular.

**★★★★ — Ken Taber, Oct. 2016**

> From the beginning our organization was in demand for a team of professionals who had the education and talent needed to build such an exquisite building in the downtown area. Details such as the sloping roof line or the floor to ceiling glass solarium to renovating an existing space to create unity between the new and old was truly genius. Without Aline's involvement in the permitting process they wouldn't have completed this project on schedule.

**★★★★★ — Stephanie Elkind, Oct. 2016**

> We did a kitchen renovation in our summer home and needed someone to manage the job for us especially since we were not there all the time. Aline Architecture was the perfect solution! They are incredibly professional and responsible as well as responsive to all of our questions and needs during the process. Their contractors, electrician, painter,... all were highly professional and made it easy not to worry during the project. In fact, we liked them so much they are doing several more projects for us now.

**★★★★★ — Jon Rolf, Oct. 2016**

> My wife and I have the greatest respect for Joy Cuming and her Aline Architectural firm. Initially - during the start up of our working relationship - she demonstrated great flexibility, creativity and a splendid sense of humor in producing alternative designs and livability concepts for a major addition and renovation of our traditional cape cod home. As we worked with Joy on refining the plans, she connected us to the highly competent contractor/ master contractor who would undertake the year-long construction and finishing work. Throughout, Joy and her staff were always on the spot to work out the many challenges of permitting, construction phases and design tweaking. In sum, we have been extremely pleased with the final product and every day are grateful for the peace and contentment that this wonderfully livable home provides our family.

**★★★★★ — Dynamic Windows and Doors, Nov. 2015**

> As an Architectural Sales Representative for a vendor of premium building supply products, I am fortunate enough to work with some of the top architects in our region.  All firms are different, and bring unique skills and experience to the marketplace.  Many firms are great to work with... however none is more pleasurable to work with than Aline Architecture.  Joy and her team are true professionals who are passionate about their projects, designs, and perhaps most importantly the people involved in them.  Whether relative to my role as a vendor/supplier, or as a client, they treat everyone with the same level of respect, dignity and care.  Aline Architecture is a classy organization that sets the bar very high for their competition (I use this term loosely in this instance).  The entire office is friendly and kind, and quite frankly they are my favorite office to visit.  This doesn't even scratch the surface to how I feel about them personally, but I should also speak to their talent and design skills.  While in my experience Aline Architecture focuses primarily on contemporary projects, I have also had the opportunity to work with them on more traditional projects as well.  They are extremely versatile in their talents and skills.  Their plans are neat, organized, and easy to interpret and work with.  With a lot of firms you have to be very careful in making assumptions as information is often missing or incorrect... not with Aline.  Aline pays great attention to detail and it shows in their finished projects.  It is truly an honor to be associated with a firm of such a high caliper, and I am very proud of my history with Aline Architecture.  I embrace each and every opportunity I am blessed with to work with them on one of their awesome projects!!

**★★★★★ — yaremko, Sept. 2015**

> With our contemporary house nearing its 20th year, we asked Joy Cuming's Aline Architecture for guidance on updating the interior. She developed a full plan for the Great Room that comprised a startling new shelving system to display our collection of Inuit sculpture, bold painting of walls and refinishing of floors to a dark sheen, conversion of my office into a classic and comfortable book-lined study, and a totally new look for the kitchen area, with glistening white formica and glass cabinetry. She, her staff and sub-contractors executed this big project flawlessly and without hitches. An all-around beautiful renovation with happy homeowners relishing the new look.

**★★★★★ — charliecarlson, March 2015**

> Joy Cuming served as our architect for the gut renovation and expansion of our Cape Cod style Orleans home in 2010-11.  She produced a fantastic result.  Joy provided a wealth of information and advice across many aspects of design, down to lighting, hardware and tile selection, and her design included many details that we had not imagined.  Joy's team members were always responsive.  Best of all, Joy is FUN to work with, always bringing a positive attitude to client consultations.  Joy has photos of our home if you wish to view them.  We recommend her most highly.

**★★★★★ — pkjenko, March 2015**

> Aline Architecture Inc has designed and built a charming extra room from a linen closet and designed, purchased furnishings and project managed a remodeling of two bathrooms and a kitchen.  The results are outstanding.
> .Aline is sensitive and responsive to what the clients want and to the general environment of the project..  Debate is encouraged so decisions are not imposed.
> Design solutions are creative and innovative, and practical.  Aline is resourceful in finding the solutions.
> Project management is pleasant and efficient.  Aline takes responsibility and "owns" the project throughout.
> It is a fun experience to work with Aline.

**★★★★★ — ejm73, Feb. 2015**

> We've hired Aline to design and remodel our East Orleans home. So far (a few months into construction) they've been great. Lots of great ideas, excellent at incorporating our particular needs and feedback, very creative, fun, pleasant, and easy people to work with. Their work is clearly very careful and of the highest quality; they're actually resolving a lot of issues left over from previous, less-conscientious builders. We are confident that our house will be beautiful and more functional when they finish. This is a top-notch shop!

## Selected projects

- [Vastu House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vastu-house-pj-vj~2619664)
  - Location: Orleans, MA
  - Photos: 43
- [Round House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/round-house-pj-vj~409061)
  - Location: Wellfleet, MA
  - Photos: 9
- [Island house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-house-pj-vj~2090615)
  - Location: Wellfleet, MA
  - Photos: 29
- [Citadel House Truro](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/citadel-house-truro-pj-vj~840043)
  - Location: Truro, MA
  - Photos: 27
- [Norman Mailer house, Provincetown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/norman-mailer-house-provincetown-pj-vj~2087393)
  - Location: Provincetown, MA
  - Photos: 29
  - Description: Situated not more than 30 feet from the edge of Cape Cod Bay in Provincetown’s historic East End, this house is the former longtime home of famed American novelist and playwright Norman Mailer. After his death in 2007, the house became part of the Norman Mailer Writers Colony, where it served as a residence and gathering place for writers and guests. The property has recently changed hands to its current owner, with whom we have undertaken the significant challenge of bringing this incredible ho…
- [Turtle Hill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/turtle-hill-house-pj-vj~801894)
  - Location: Wellfleet, MA
  - Photos: 26
  - Description: The project involved a complete redesign of the interior space, the renovation of the exterior and a substantial addition to an historic Modernist house designed in 1970 by a well-known New York based Italian architect, Giovanni Pasanella. The addition was designed with the utmost respect for the original structure and included a two car garage, a master bedroom suite, a new front entrance and formal stair, and an addition to the existing living space on the second level. A seamless interplay be…
- [Pond house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pond-house-pj-vj~2090805)
  - Location: Wellfleet, MA
  - Photos: 11
- [Cove House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cove-house-pj-vj~2174320)
  - Location: Orleans, MA
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: Remodel/Addition
- [Wave House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wave-house-pj-vj~817376)
  - Location: Wellfleet, MA
  - Photos: 8
- [Corner Store](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corner-store-pj-vj~2090887)
  - Location: Brewster, MA
  - Photos: 12
- [The Garden House, Cape Cod, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-garden-house-cape-cod-ma-pj-vj~940072)
  - Location: Chatham, MA
  - Photos: 4
- [Woodland House Cape Cod, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodland-house-cape-cod-ma-pj-vj~897446)
  - Location: Wellfleet, MA
  - Photos: 26
  - Description: The project involved the complete redesign of, and addition to, a contemporary Full Cape style house which was spatially awkward and didn’t relate well to its site. It’s location, on top of a wooded hill with potential for southern exposure, provided a beneficial starting place for an extensive remodel/addition. The addition of a new screened porch, adding dormers to the entire south facing roof as well as extending the building to the east, to create a Master bedroom wing with south facing wind…
- [Bay House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-house-pj-vj~807418)
  - Location: Eastham, MA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A new house built on the existing foundation of a ranch style house. The areas of the new house that expand beyond the footprint of the original building were cantilevered to avoid disturbing the healthy yet fragile site filled with a variety of indigenous flora. Careful consideration was given to the neighborhood context to avoid overbuilding in the neighborhood. Materials used reflect the Cape Cod vernacular; white cedar shingles allowed to weather to a silver grey. The design of the building…
- [Bridge House Provincetown, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridge-house-provincetown-ma-pj-vj~869701)
  - Location: Provincetown, MA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Perched on the edge of a natural bowl of vegetated sand dunes, the Bridge House is sited at the highest possible elevation to take advantage of spectacular views of Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay. Two rectilinear forms, reminiscent of simple boat houses are grouped together but slip past each other horizontally, overlapping for a third of their length. They are positioned at half levels to one another. A dramatic open tread steel and maple stair connects the two parts of the house, rising…
- [Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-pj-vj~2596150)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Construction 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/construction-1-pj-vj~2596188)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Construction 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/construction-2-pj-vj~2604274)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Aline Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aline-interiors-pj-vj~2596121)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Car ports](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/car-ports-pj-vj~2596246)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Photorealistic renderings and drawings of our projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/photorealistic-renderings-and-drawings-of-our-projects-pj-vj~2596199)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/aline-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~914593788)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Color** *(in Photo Questions)*

Both colors on the wall?

A: Paint: Farrow & Ball. Color: Cream 44 and Stiffkey Blue 281. Finish: Modern emulsion.

**Q: Interesting floor** *(in Photo Questions)*

The dark bedroom floor; what's the composition and where was it purchased?

A: It's a concrete floor poured in-situ. It was pigmented a terra cotta color and then a dark stain was applied.

**Q: Furniture** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is the bedroom furniture from?

A: The furniture was custom made.

**Q: what is the color and brand of tile used in the shower?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: https://interstyleglass.com/glasstile/glasstints/ 
Predominant color Aztec Turquoise

**Q: shower window** *(in Photo Questions)*

Wow! Beautiful design! Thank you for sharing. Love the glass panel to protect the window. I would like a similar set-up. Currently the window is wood. Would you advise replacing it with a vinyl window. Or if I am adding the obscure glass panel am I ok to leave the existing wood window? Any thoughts? Thank you!!

A: I think you're ok leaving the window. You could paint or urethane it with a marine grade finish but the glass protector panel should help.

**Q: what is the black material on outside?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: MDO Board, painted

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