Lafe Covill of TMS Architects in Portsmouth • (603) 436-4274 • tmsarchitects.com

A number of challenges (wetland adjacency, quirky rooflines, living space limited to the second floor) needed to be overcome in this project, ultimately making the end result all the more impressive.

What the judges said: This home certainly underwent a significant transformation. While maintaining the existing quirky angles, the new elements—including exterior finish materials, form elements, doors and windows, glass rails, and pergolas and brackets— effectively create a house reborn. The redesigned, new deck forms—replacing mundane decks—now serve as integrated elements that reinforce the overall design composition.