Recent Work Central Square Residence - Cambridge, MA B&L worked with the owner of a two-family residence to generate plans of schematic design option. The owner engaged B&L to strategize improvements of the functionality and aesthetics of existing spaces. Updating a Victorian in Jamaica Plain - Boston, MA A vintage late 19th century Victorian home in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston needed updating. The existing 19th century kitchen and bathrooms were gutted to the studs and replaced with victorian inspired cabinets and fixtures including paneled cabinets and an apron sink. A new master suite and new bathrooms were added within the existing envelope. The design of the master bathroom reflects the modern aesthetics of the homeowner with double vessel sinks, Rosewood and tile flooring, modern fixtures and custom, frameless glass shower enclosure. Custom fabricated in Oregon out of Port Orford Cedar, an ofuro (Japanese soaking tub) was also integrated into the master bathroom. The existing character of the home was respected with the exterior being repainted and restored as new and modern spaces were added within to meet the needs of the new homeowners. Union Park Kitchen & Bathrooms - Boston, MA BEAUCHER & LEA architecture provided designs to upgrade a triplex condominium in an historic brick bow front townhouse in Boston's South End. The project included the total gut-renovation of a dated 1980s kitchen, renovation of one full bathroom, the addition of one full and one half bathroom and rethinking various living spaces throughout the three-level unit. Back Bay Penthouse - Boston, MA A couple relocating from Manhattan to Boston retained BEAUCHER & LEA architecture to totally rethink their duplex penthouse condominium. Located in Boston's prestigious Back Back neighborhood, the project included total replacement of the existing roof deck and failed roof, gut-renovating two existing bathrooms and the kitchen, adding a new half bathroom and new mechanical and electrical systems. The existing and very outdated 80s style interiors were entirely replaced with a rich palette of materials and Zen quality inspired by the client's Asian heritage. Whole House Reconstruction - Cambridge, MA Cambridge Garden Retreat - Cambridge, MA BEAUCHER & LEA architecture has been retained to provide designs to transform a compact backyard into an intimate family retreat. Designs include elegant stone walls, wood enclosures and paving patterns that will articulate a myriad of functions in a small area. Functions include raised planting beds with southern exposure, flat areas for dining and a kiddie pool, as well as covered enclosures for bicycles and trash receptacles. Alterations will be made to the rear of the house including the addition of a new mud room with fully glazed doors and new windows to create visual and direct connections between the home and new garden. The clients are repeat collaborators with BEAUCHER & LEA architecture, having retained the firm to previously design the total renovation of their home. Enhancement of a Classic Cape - Arlington, MA BEAUCHER & LEA architecture is collaborating with the homeowners of an early 20th century residence in Arlington to replace and expand the existing out dated kitchen, add a new mud room and improve the efficiencies of the existing storage spaces throughout the house. As well a new master suite and exterior deck and landscaping will be integrated as part of the project. North Cambridge Condo Conversions - Cambridge, MA Working with the owner/developer, BEAUCHER & LEA provided designs for the gut-renovation and conversion to condominiums of an existing century-old duplex residence. BEAUCHER & LEA also provided architectural condominium plans for the developer's use in converting the property into condominiums.   BEAUCHER & LEA architecture LLC, 15 Eustis Street, Cambridge, MA 02140 Steven Beaucher: steven@beaucher.com 617.710.0302 | Katharine Lea: katharine@beaucher.com 857.212.9338 | Fax: 617.876.1016