by Hill & Harbor Design + Build | Mar 31, 2026 | Completed Projects
In the early 19th century, homes were built for shelter, not for scenery. Windows were small to conserve heat, and layouts were compartmentalized to trap warmth. This historic reality often presents a cruel irony for owners of 1830s homes in East Greenwich: they own a...
by Hill & Harbor Design + Build | Mar 21, 2026 | Completed Projects
In dense historic neighborhoods like Providence, expanding a home often poses a geometric problem: there is simply nowhere to go but up. Homeowners frequently face a choice between sacrificing their limited backyard for a larger kitchen or accepting a cramped layout....
by Hill & Harbor Design + Build | Mar 10, 2026 | Historic Renovations
The East Side Trade-Off We often see clients fall in love with the exterior of a home on the East Side of Providence—the brick details, the slate roof, the mature trees—only to walk inside and feel disappointed. The interiors of these 1920s and 30s homes were built...
by Hill & Harbor Design + Build | Mar 9, 2026 | Video
Key Takeaways Our integrated design-build team successfully delivered a fully furnished, custom new construction home in the East Greenwich historic district in just twelve months. We expertly navigated the area’s strict historic permitting parameters, ensuring...
by Hill & Harbor Design + Build | Mar 8, 2026 | Architectural Design
When you are planning a custom home build or a major historic renovation, finding the right partner to design your space is the crucial first step. While many homeowners initially begin their search looking for a traditional Rhode Island architect, partnering with an...
