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Set along a busy road in Summit, NJ, we reconnected the home to its rear garden with a warm and tactile material palette—stone, plaster, walnut, brass—and reoriented daily life around light, views, access, and the hearth. Read more
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Giving a 75-year-old house on a noisy street a quiet reset

Set along a busy road in Summit, NJ, we reconnected the home to its rear garden with a warm and tactile material palette—stone, plaster, walnut, brass—and reoriented daily life around light, views, access, and the hearth.

The hearth previously felt as a cluttered afterthought rather than a central place to bring family and friends together.

What was once closed off and disconnected is now a calm and grounded place to gather, play, and breathe.

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Passive
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“We had the pleasure of working with Nash on a substantial redesign of our older home. We had some unique ideas that we weren't sure were even possible, and Nash added his own ideas and expertise to create an amazing design for us. We spent over a year together throughout the design, build, and post-build support. We are not experienced in doing renovations, and his partnership and constant support helped us get through the entire process with our contractors. The designs that he rendered were brought to life, and we couldn't be more pleased with how the house turned out. His design concepts and attention to detail were skills he constantly showed us. But maybe more important for us was the genuine interest that we felt he had in ensuring we created a living space that we would love. We are thankful for the partnership and patience provided to us throughout the process and the willingness to always sit down with us to answer our questions and refine the designs as we proceeded through the process. For anyone looking for a partner to be with them throughout the process, we can't recommend Nash enough. We've created something together that we feel will last our lifetime.”

Kevin K., Westfield, NJ

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