Breese Architects Selected Works

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earthThe breese architects design team aspires to the highest ideals of architectural service. Our work reveals a dialogue between the built environment and the natural world. vernacular conditions matched with progressive design solutions inform each project with its own environmental logic.

islandWith a network of the regions finest craftsmen and consultants a synthesis of creativity and precision is realized in our work. When working beyond the shores of the island we seek a critical understanding of place as a basis of design.

homeresidential design is the most intimate of architectural endeavors. Our personalized approach to each project creates a synergy between architect and client. Together we investigate qualities of light, proportion and materiality. This partnership generates tailored designs of enduring elegance.

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Peter James breeseDesign Principal and Founder of Breese Architects and Interiors Studio Martha’s Vineyard with more than twenty five years’ experience. peter@breesearchitects.com Education Facolta di architettura, Florence, italy Master of architecture ii, syracuse university bachelors of architecture, carnegie-Mellon university Membership/Registration registered architect in Massachusetts Member, american institute of architects (aia) Member, boston society of architects (bsa)

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Peter James breeseDesign Principal and Founder of Breese architects and Interiors Studio martha’s Vineyard with more than twenty five years’ experience. peter@breesearchitects.com education Facolta di architettura, Florence, italy Master of architecture ii, syracuse University bachelors of architecture, carnegie-Mellon University membership/registration registered architect in Massachusetts Member, american institute of architects (aia) Member, boston society of architects (bsa)

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Peter jameS BreeSe

Design Principal & Founder

Facolta di architettura, Florence, i taly

Master of architecture i i, syracuse University

bachelors of architecture, carnegie-Mellon University

wIllIam wIng

Project Manager

bachelors of science in architecture

Masters of architecture, Wentwor th insti tute of Technology

Breeze hoDSon tonneSen

Studio and Marketing Manager

University of delaware literature and Journalism

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Darran reuBenS

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weSton halkyarD

Draftsman

bachelors of architecture, syracuse University

krISten BenDer

Junior Interior & Architectural Designer

bachelors of science in architecture, University of nebraska-lincoln

Masters of interior architecture, rhode island school of design

nIck walDman

Project Manager

Masters of architecture, rhode island school of design

krISten ellSworth

Lead Interior Designer

bachelors of science of interior architecture, Wentwor th insti tute of Technology

asid allied Member

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P r e S S

DeSIgn new englanD July/ August 2010 Featuring Hines Point Residence, article entitled “Meeting In the Middle” by John Budris

martha’S VIneyarD: contemPorary lIVIng Crown Publishing, 2010 Featuring Tashmoo Residence by Keith Moskow and Robert Linn

caPe coDe anD ISlanDS home Autumn 2009 Featuring Tashmoo Residence, article entitled “The Big Reveal” by Marni Elyse Katz

VIneyarD Style Summer 2009 Featuring Breese Architects Profile, article entitled “Breese Architects Art, Form and Function” by Elyse Lash

martha’S VIneyarD magazIne home & garDen Spring-Summer, 2008 Featuring Chilmark Residence.

caPe coD anD ISlanDS home Indian Summer 2007 Featuring Chilmark Residence entitled “Creative Collaboration” by Greg O’Brien

home July/August 2007 Featuring West Yarmouth Residence entitled “On Higher Ground” by Donna Paul

caPe coD anD ISlanDS home Summer 2004 Featuring West Yarmouth Residence entitled “Smooth Crossing” by Scott Lajoye

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at home By the Sea: houSeS DeSIgneD For lIVIng at the water’S eDge Downeast Books 2008 Featuring Nolen/Denny Vacation House, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, by Bruce Snider

celeBratIng the amerIcan home The Taunton Press, Inc., 2005 Featuring “ship Shape on Martha’s Vineyard” By Joanne Kellar Bouknight

the new FamIly home Book The Taunton Press, Inc., 2000 Featuring West Tisbury Residence entitled “family Dream Home” by Jim Tolpin

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responses to unique properties.