Floor Plan Companies in Cambridge

“We worked with GMT on an addition for a 1st floor primary suite plus laundry and office space. Glenn understood our needs and listened to our design preferences. We wanted an addition that fit the scale, age, and style of our house. The end result is seamless and blends perfectly into the existing home. GMT Connected us with general contractor, Erik Salmi of EWS Building, who was a pleasure to work with. Erik drove the schedule, completing the addition ahead of the projected timeline and included thoughtful details in the execution of the design.”

“We worked with SKA on remodeling and restoring our single-family home in Brookline and had a great experience! We started the process with very loose ideas of exactly how we wanted to use the space and the scope of the project that we wanted to undertake. The schematic design process was extremely useful for exploring alternatives and ultimately deciding on the project’s scope. The 3D renders and VR walkthroughs were extremely useful as we refined the design and greatly increased our confidence in the project we were getting underway. The team (and in particular, our project manager, Karina) were extremely communicative by e-mail, zoom, and in-person. Minutes were taken and shared from each meeting, which was extremely useful when only my spouse or I attended a meeting and had to catch the other one up. Our feedback was always carefully listened to and reflected in revised designs. As we got further and further into the design process, we often had less and less feedback to give, as we were presented with designs and renders that did exactly what we wanted, in ways that we couldn’t have otherwise expressed as requirements. When we had to appear before the Brookline Preservation Commission, SKA’s expertise and prior planning made our project look easily approved with little discussion. It was clear to us that this only went so smoothly, thanks to the significant amount of prior planning and conversations that the team had had with the town planners over the months that we were developing the design. We did not already have a relationship with a contractor, and found SKA’s support in the construction bidding and selection process invaluable. Throughout the construction process, our team at SKA was not only regularly on-site checking and double-checking construction progress, but also documented the project with some 4,700+ photos in a shared album. This included, among other useful shots, the interior of every wall that was opened and the progression of work by trades. Our contractor and their subs never had to wait for a construction drawing, and the entire permitting process went smoothly. We have now lived in our new home for six months, and we still wake up every morning in disbelief that this project went so well, given the many moving pieces. If you are looking for an architect in the Boston area, we would wholeheartedly recommend SKA.”

“Lisa Muskat of LKM Design worked with us on a full-house gut renovation. The house we bought had been neglected for nearly half a century, so it needed stabilization, remediation, and reimagining. Lisa collaborated with us to produce a plan that seamlessly unites the 1700’s house with its 1800’s addition and created flow and purpose where there had been dusty corners. She really brought this house back to life! Every professional Lisa brought in to the project was excellent. She was flexible, creative, and mindful of our budget in a project where absolutely nothing was standard. She made a sometimes stressful undertaking enjoyable, and we always looked forward to our Monday site meetings as the highlight of the week. Her appreciation for historic architecture, extensive professional experience, and depth of design resources rebuilt a house that is a delight to live in. We look forward to working with her again as we continue the rehabilitation of this property!”