Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Vision, Our Architecture: Custom Residential Design Solutions
We are an architectural design firm with offices in Cambridge, MA, and Jamaica, VT, specializing in custom residential projects across the East Coast. Founded in 1993 by Paul Rovinelli, a registered architect with decades of experience, we focus on new home construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse of existing structures. Our work spans from historic urban townhouses in Boston to modern coastal homes in Maine, blending creative vision with practical functionality.We prioritize personalized client attention, with Paul directly involved in every project from concept to completion. Our team combines scholarly expertise in architectural history with modern design principles, ensuring solutions that honor context while meeting contemporary needs. We are committed to delivering high-quality, client-centric designs that exceed expectations through meticulous detail orientation and a collaborative approach.
Services
Custom Home Design
Residential Renovations
Urban Townhouse Restoration
Architectural Consultation
Suburban Home Adaptations
Historic Preservation
Coastal Residential Design
Space Optimization
Client Advocacy
Design-Build Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in residential architectural design.
- Our founder, Paul Rovinelli, is directly involved in every project for personalized attention.
- Registered architects in Massachusetts and Vermont with a focus on detail and innovation.
- Proven expertise in historic preservation and modern coastal home design.
- Scholarly background in architectural history informs context-sensitive, innovative solutions.
What people say
Creative architect
Amazing job
Thrilled with the result
Architectural force
Exceeds expectations
Services
Custom Home Design
We create bespoke residential designs tailored to client visions and site contexts. Our process combines creative innovation with technical precision to deliver unique, functional living spaces. Clients benefit from our founder's direct oversight and decades of experience in crafting architecturally significant homes.
Residential Renovations
Our renovation expertise transforms outdated spaces into modern, functional environments while preserving architectural character. We specialize in adapting historic homes for contemporary living through thoughtful design solutions that maintain structural integrity and enhance usability for modern families.
Urban Townhouse Restoration
We specialize in revitalizing Boston's historic townhouses with meticulous attention to period details while integrating modern amenities. Our approach balances preservation requirements with contemporary functionality, ensuring these architectural treasures remain livable for future generations through code-compliant, context-sensitive interventions.
Architectural Consultation
We provide expert guidance for residential projects from concept development through construction. Our consultation services include feasibility studies, design options analysis, and construction documentation to ensure client goals align with practical implementation and budgetary considerations.
Coastal Residential Design
Our coastal projects balance aesthetic appeal with environmental resilience, creating homes that harmonize with seaside contexts. We address unique challenges like salt exposure and floodplain regulations while maximizing views and outdoor living spaces through innovative, site-specific designs.
People
Paul Rovinelli
Founder / Architect
Paul Rovinelli, founder of HP Rovinelli Architects, holds a Master's in Architecture from Columbia University. A registered architect in Massachusetts and Vermont, he brings over 30 years of experience in residential design, combining scholarly expertise in Dutch architectural history with practical innovation in custom home projects.
Questions
What types of architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom residential design, historic renovations, urban townhouse restorations, and adaptive reuse projects for modern living needs.
How long has your firm been in operation?
HP Rovinelli Architects has been designing award-winning residential projects since 1993, with founder Paul Rovinelli directly involved in every commission.
Do you work outside of Massachusetts?
Yes, we design projects from Maine to Maryland, with offices in Cambridge, MA, and Jamaica, VT, serving diverse regional architectural contexts.
What makes your firm unique?
Our combination of scholarly architectural expertise, hands-on founder involvement, and commitment to client-specific solutions creates distinctive, context-sensitive designs.
Can you handle both historic and modern home projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes revitalizing historic Boston townhouses and designing contemporary coastal homes, blending tradition with modern innovation.
