Estes/Twombly's work consists of simple, innovative designs with firm roots in the New England tradition. We approach programs and problems with the belief that the best solutions are logical and direct, that a good design will appear inevitable.

After years of work on renovation and new construction projects in the northeast, our design aesthetic has evolved into a quiet modernism based on traditional methods and materials, with a sensitivity to local site and climatic conditions. Every site is different and necessarily requires a unique solution, whether it is responding to a view, a neighbor or the terrain. Through careful siting and design, we can break down the usually solid wall between indoors and outdoors, extending the warm seasons and providing natural heat and ventilation, in spite of the rugged New England climate.

During the past 18 years, Estes/Twombly has received over 100 design awards and has been published in numerous books and magazines. The firm's work is largely residential, but includes commercial and institutional projects. There are six in the office: Jim Estes, Peter Twombly (principals), Gale Goff (associate), Greg Maxwell, Joe Fenton (project managers), and Ann Delmonico (office manager). Because of our size, each project we undertake is carefully chosen and receives a high level of attention from both principals and staff.