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Imhotep really values authenticity, both in our completed works and in our process, and our inclination is to work in a way that is completely transparent.

After seeing our work at Dedalus, the Knowltons’ asked us to design them a one-of-a-kind wine cellar that would be a highlight of their new home.

We take an unconventional approach and push into creative solutions, but design thinking provides a framework that keeps us on track.

Matt and Caroline Corrente bought the defunct Lobby restaurant in Middlebury, Vermont, and wanted to transform it into a multi-function space to combine their culinary passions.

Over the years, we’ve recognized an obstacle very specific to this type of work…

The best design can be the things you do notice.

After repeated collaborations with Stonecutter Spirits, they asked us to help design a new bar for the them in Burlington, Vermont– The Highball Social.

As they grew in popularity, the Crooked Ram wanted a space where customers could relax and enjoy the craft beer and wine they bought in their retail shop.

We didn’t think that after we completed the banya, we’d ever get the opportunity to design and build another. Fortunately, when a client wanted to build over the remains of a collapsed guest house on his property at Lake Dunmore, we had the perfect suggestion.

More than anything else, it is the entrance that makes or breaks a speakeasy.

After working with Danforth Pewter on the redesign of their new Portland, Maine retail shop, we were asked to design a new store for them in National Harbor, Maryland.

For more than 40 years, Danforth Pewter has been hand-crafting pewter products rooted in simplicity and functionality. We created a retail store that tells that story, and reflects the way that they have continued to apply their ancient craft in modern times.

As the makers movement has gained traction in Vermont, a network of small businesses and craftspeople has grown into an passionate, collaborative community.

North Country General was a small job, but it’s a good example of our ability to combine our design and build skills to make the most of our client’s budget.

Every job we’ve tackled has offered us unique challenges. Rather than viewing these challenges as setbacks, we’ve taken them as opportunities to learn and grow.