Project Update: Russian Stone Makes Its Way to St. Kitts
As summer rises in Boston, our construction progress continues to accelerate in St. Kitts, whose splendid tropical allure is as welcome as ever (even if it is no longer quite such a necessary respite from the harsh New England winter). Our most recent trip to the West Indies coincided with a visit from our client—her first in several months due to the often prohibitively long journey from Russia. She was thrilled to see the house taking shape, looking more than ever like the vision we worked together to pin down on paper over the past few years.
Roofs clad in remarkable Ludowici tile are well underway, continuing to provide an understated complement to the lush tropical environs. (For more of this unbeatable view, see our blog post from February here.) As always, our design philosophy underscores highlighting the existent beauty of the site, rather than competing with it, to create a home that interacts with and responds to its environment.
On the lower levels, custom Russian stone manages to divert the gaze from the Caribbean skyline with its saturated hues of azure blue, emerald green, and warm gold. The mosaic to adorn the pool (pictured below with interior stone) consists entirely of tiles expertly cut using a CNC machine for the highest degree of precision.
Progress on the villa reminds us that this will represent a landmark project for Christophe Harbour. Refined European detailing intertwines with Caribbean sensibilities for a unique aesthetic that draws equally from our client’s culture, the natural beauty of the surroundings, and our global range of architectural influences.
We are immensely appreciative of Bennett Hofford Caribbean Construction, Source Consulting LLC out of Charleston, and our many other partners on this project as they help us bring it to life.
Anthony M. Frausto-Robledo, AIA, LEED AP, has been with MMA since 1999. In 2018 he was promoted to associate principal and leads the studio’s digital practice management.
Kyle McCreight Carroll is a talented project designer who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College and received her Master of Architecture from Miami University.
Duncan Morton joined the MMA team as a Project Architect. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Bates College and a Master’s in Education from Boston College.
James Christopherson joined MMA in 2000 and brings diverse experiences in design and building construction expertise spanning more than 25 years. Among those are several years in the design of large-scale medical facilities, assisted care communities, and nursing homes. James has also practiced for several years as an independent architectural designer and visual communications consultant. He has designed private residences, condominiums, banks, libraries, and office buildings; additionally, he has produced major illustrations for many of the Boston areas’ most respected architecture firms.
Elizabeth Cameron joined the interiors design division of Morehouse MacDonald and Associates in 2017. The Oklahoma native moved to Boston in 2012 to pursue a degree in Architectural Studies with a minor in Visual Arts from Boston University which she received in January of 2016. She also studied European architectural history in Venice during her education at Boston University.
John S. MacDonald, AIA, is principal and owner of Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Inc. and has served in that capacity since 1988, directing the firm’s growth and management. John serves as Principal-in-Charge of each project and is responsible for setting overall design direction within the firm. His designs have appeared in numerous design and professional magazines such as Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Boston Common, Cape Cod & Islands Home Magazine, Boston Magazine and Trends Magazine. In addition, John has appeared on the cable television channel HGTV discussing the firm’s architectural work and showcasing several key projects.
