Our Studio

The Home Building Experience You've Been Looking For

Your home should be built around your life, and so should the experience of creating it. When you partner with Hill & Harbor, you get one dedicated team guiding you through every detail, from feasibility to furniture, leaving little for you to manage.

As one collaborative team, we think about your home holistically from the very beginning: how each space harmonizes, how your family gathers, how you entertain, and how your home supports the everyday rituals that matter most. Our process is designed to keep your project organized and calm, so you can enjoy the journey without it consuming your daily life, while knowing from the beginning when you'll be living in your home.

One Team.One Shared Vision.One Streamlined Experience.

Hill & Harbor Design Build was founded in 2016 on the idea that designing and building a home should be rewarding and enjoyable, not fragmented and overwhelming.

Today, we are the leading full-service luxury design-build firm in Rhode Island that brings architecture, permitting, construction, interior design, and furnishings together under one roof. Our specialization lies in new construction and large scale renovations for coastal and historic homes, where every design decision is shaped by the property, the location, and the family it's being built for.

Butler pantry with patterned ceiling and arched doorway into a blue dining room at Project Three Ten on Blackstone Boulevard

Paul Vespia

Founder & CEO

Author Of The One Year Home

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Paul Vespia is an architectural designer, systems engineer, and investor. He founded Hill & Harbor Design + Build in 2016 to redefine how design, construction, and technology come together to create exceptional homes. With more than 25 years of experience, he developed a proprietary system that turns the complexity of building into a seamless, transparent experience.

While Paul's influence is woven into every aspect of Hill & Harbor Design + Build, his vision extends beyond any single project. His focus remains on innovation, leadership, and the constant pursuit of refinement — principles that guide the team and define the firm's approach.

“We are continuously refining to make something that is inherently complex feel beautifully simple”

The team completing the work on your behalf.

Trinity Amedeo
Director of Operations & Client Experience
Lindsey Ousterman
Operations Administrator
Tim VanWormer
Construction Project Manager
Alejandro Rivera
Assistant Project Manager
Giuliana Ciarleglio
Junior Architectural Designer
Brianna Chace
Interior Designer
Alissa Costello
Junior Interior Designer

Built on a Strong Foundation

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One number to call

Architecture, construction, and interiors are led by our in-house team, with a single point of contact for streamlined communication.

Blue velvet sofas and carved fireplace in the living room at Project Five Fourteen on Blackstone Boulevard

One number to call

Architecture, construction, and interiors are led by our in-house team, with a single point of contact for streamlined communication.

Nothing decided while the meter runs

Scope, design, and a fixed price agreement are settled before construction begins so the build moves forward with confidence and clarity.

You never have to ask how it's going

Visibility into progress, priorities and weekly updates through our client management system keeps you informed as the project unfolds.

A price and a date you can plan around

A defined schedule and fixed-price agreement are established early, allowing for steady momentum while protecting your investment.

One Team.One Shared Vision.One Streamlined Experience.

Paul Vespia

The team completing the work on your behalf.

Trinity Amedeo

Lindsey Ousterman

Tim VanWormer

Alejandro Rivera

Giuliana Ciarleglio

Brianna Chace

Alissa Costello

One number to call