Ross Chapin Architects has been designing wonderfully scaled and richly detailed buildings and gardens for more than a generation. We take joy in creating places for people that are both functional and beautiful. Our work shows that neighborhoods, buildings and outdoor spaces can be alive and vibrant, authentic and soulful. We strive to create places that nourish the individual, support healthy family relationships, and foster a strong sense of community.

For many years, one cornerstone of our work has been custom residential design. We worked closely with clients to create homes tailored to their needs and fit with their surroundings. We are now focusing almost exclusively on community-oriented projects, taking our knowledge and passion for well-designed homes and applying it to small-scale infill pocket neighborhoods as well as larger mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods. Creating healthy, resilient communities is our mission. We work on quick conceptual studies, as well as coordinated planning and design with a team of professionals.

For a wealth of information on pocket neighborhoods, visit our sister website. If you’re looking for some of our best cottage and small house plans, check out our GoodFit collection.

The image above is from the Third Street Cottages pocket neighborhood community.