Mass Architect
Quincy Quarries, a new modern home, sits atop one of the highest points in Quincy with a view of Marina Bay. Nicholas Paolucci met virtually with Stephen Trudeau and the homeowners who resided in the Philippines during the Covid-19 pandemic to come up with multiple design options accommodating their needs and wishes to this sloping site. The home features a Tesla Roof, open concept first floor, primary suite above, and a studio office space. Quincy Quarries won a BRAGB 2021 Gold Prism Award for Best Single Family Home 2,000-3,000 Square Feet and was the cover story for Builder+Architect Magazine in January of 2022. Skyline Landscapes designed the site for a seamless transition between inside and out. A wood deck cascades onto stone pavers and river rock below and the plantings were selected to endure strong winds and still provide privacy screening from neighbors.
These clients had a specific design aesthetic, initially sharing photos of modern luxurious Californian estates with flat roofs and large overhangs. It took some convincing that a two story design would be a better financial decision and capture more picturesque views of Quincy Bay. The low slope hip roof was designed to capture the maximum amount of solar energy, providing 95% of the home’s electrical needs, but still shedding the New England snow and rain away. Black Marvin windows were specified throughout along with the large slider. A retractable movie screen was also integrated into the primary bedroom ceiling for a cozy, movie-theater vibe.
