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A black and white sketch of a large, two-story house with a sloped roof, multiple windows with shutters, a small front porch, and a driveway leading to a garage. There are trees and bushes surrounding the house.

Thinking about a renovation? Dreaming up a new home? Wondering where to start?

Come meet with a member of our team for a free one-on-one 15-minute Q&A. Whether you’re exploring design ideas, navigating zoning questions, or simply imagining possibilities, we’re here to help. Bring photos and questions — leave with ideas.

When:

Friday, May 16th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Where:

Sam Kachmar Architects

357 Huron Ave, Cambridge MA

Walk-ins are welcome — first come, first served. However, if you would like to reserve a timeslot, please email Tiff at Tiff@kachmardesign.com.

A colorful sketch of a traditional living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, windows, and wall sconces.

Our Work

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Bright, modern kitchen with light blue cabinetry, white marble island, white upper cabinets, and gold fixtures. Two pendant lights hang over the island, and three white chairs are at the counter. There are windows with white curtains, and a bowl of vegetables on the island.

Entryway with a round marble-top table and vases, leading to a dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and bright windows.

Interior room with a dark wood desk, upholstered chair, table lamp, and flower vase, against a colorful wallpaper mural featuring cranes, trees, and flowers.

Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, marble backsplash, and black-framed windows. Three clear glass pendant lights hang over a wooden kitchen island with black chairs. Fresh artichokes in bowls are on the island.

A dining room with a wooden table set with white bowls, wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, near large windows showing a view of colorful autumn trees and distant mountains, decorated with a vase of flowers and a modern chandelier.

Modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a black stove with gold knobs, a copper pot on the stove, a bouquet of sunflowers on the counter, and a white farmhouse sink.

Modern kitchen with natural wood accents, blue cabinets, white countertops, pendant lights, and open shelving filled with dishes and bowls.

Living room with wooden walls and large windows showing a view of trees and water, furnished with a gray sofa with a white fluffy pillow, a yellow armchair, a marble coffee table, and a colorful patterned rug.

Chestnut Hill Georgian Estate

Cottage Farm Revival

Top of the World Retreat

Reservoir Hill Residence

Squam Lake Escape

Aspinwall Hill Residence

Cambridge Victorian Residence

Nantucket Guest Cottage

Our Visualizations

SKA is a pioneer in virtual-reality (VR) technology, which allows our clients to experience their spaces before committing to a design. These capabilities set us apart from other firms and lead to an insightful and collaborative design process that is informed not just by aesthetics but also by the way you interact with your home. Our utilization of VR, digital images, and video production enables us to provide a complete picture of each home we design before it is built. This approach leads to engaged discussions, more comprehensive bids from contractors, fewer change orders during the construction process, and fewer surprises in the final design.

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Front view of a gray brick house with a gabled roof, three tall windows, and surrounding green trees and lawn.

Render

Bright, modern kitchen with blue cabinets, white countertops, gold hardware, island with seating, and pendant lights, with hardwood flooring and a dining nook with a table and black chairs.

Living room with wall-mounted TV showing streaming apps, white console table, beige couch, wicker chair with cushion, glass coffee table with plants, staircase, and bookshelf with books.

A large, modern house with gray siding, stone accents, and a brown roof. Front yard has a walking path, flowers, and shrubs. Two elderly people walking and talking in the front, with other people visible near the house.

Modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, white countertops, and a large kitchen island with seating. Two pendant lights hang above the island, and there are three windows providing natural light. A dining nook with a table and chairs is visible in the background.

Modern house with large open doors, wooden siding, and an indoor dining area visible through the open doors, set in a lush green landscape with a cobblestone driveway.

A man in a black shirt wearing a virtual reality headset holding a controller in a room with orange lighting, brick wall, artwork of a house on the wall, a black office chair, and a large wall-mounted screen displaying a virtual environment.

Two women are interacting with a virtual reality headset in a room with green lighting. One woman is wearing the VR headset and holding controllers, while the other woman is observing. The room has a brick wall with a colorful house painting and a large screen displaying an interior scene.

A woman wearing a virtual reality headset is standing in a room with purple lighting, looking upwards. A man is standing behind her, holding a tablet and a stylus, smiling and looking at her. There is a large screen on the wall displaying a digital rendering of buildings under a partly cloudy sky, and a colorful painting of a house on the wall.

Woman wearing a virtual reality headset in a dimly lit room with blue lighting, with a large screen displaying a living room interior, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Three people in a room with red lighting, one wearing a virtual reality headset and others interacting with a large screen, equipment, and books on a counter.

Bright kitchen with light blue cabinets, white marble countertops, brass fixtures, and a dining area with a table and white chairs. Decor includes plants, cutting boards, and a fruit bowl.

A cozy living room with a beige sofa, wicker armchairs, a glass coffee table, a white sideboard, a large abstract painting, a potted plant, and a staircase in the background.

A two-story house with wooden barn doors, large glass windows, and a shingled roof, surrounded by trees and a cobblestone driveway.

Living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows, a stone fireplace with a fire burning, and a wooden staircase leading to an upstairs balcony. Modern furnishings include a white sofa, gray armchairs, and a wooden bench. The room has wooden paneling, creating a cozy, rustic atmosphere.

A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a dark sink under large windows showing a yard with trees.

Renders and render videos allow us to share realistic imagery with our clients throughout the design process. These hyper-realistic images detail exact finishes and color palettes in various options as each design takes shape. We can even mimic natural daylight to illustrate how each design appears at different times throughout the day.

Reality

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Reality

A modern, multi-story house with dark siding, large windows, and a balcony railing, set against a sky with scattered clouds.