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Servicing Cape Cod, The Islands, and all of New England
299 Whites Path South Yarmouth, MA 02664 508.362.8883
Erik R. Tolley, LEED AP, NCARB
erik@ertarchitects.com
ertarchitects.com
FULL SERVICE ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM
Welcome to ERT Architects (ERTA). We are genuinely excited about
your project and the opportunity of working with you. We bring to
the table an unparalleled combination of enthusiasm, expertise, and
experience as well as an exemplary portfolio of successful work,
including over 350 Cape Cod & New England architectural and
interior design projects. Before we get the chance to know you
better, we’d like to give you the opportunity to know us and
understand our practices and work ethic. This brochure will
provide a snapshot view of who we are, our capabilities, and the
qualifications that will enable us to support your project and bring
your visions to life.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
ERT Architects takes pride in our effectively harmonized approach to
architecture, interior design, and construction services. Our philosophy,
Inspired Design that Transcends Place and Time, is rooted in the belief that
what we build today will not only endure but also appeal to generations to
come. The homes we design and build become heirlooms. We focus on
not only building custom homes that stand the test of time but also
building lasting relationships with our clients.
At ERT Architects, we believe your home should reflect your personality,
compliment your lifestyle, and provide you with comfort and functionality.
We take the time to get to know you on a personal level so that we better
understand your needs and how you live. Building or remodeling a home is
not just about beauty and aesthetics, it's about creating a space for you and
your loved ones to enjoy life, the way you want to live it. We take an active
approach to learn your habits, daily routines, family dynamics, likes and
dislikes, interests, and much more. Why? It's simple. The better we
understand you and your family's needs, the more perfect a home we can
create for you. We believe your home should be an extension of YOU.
OUR PRINCIPLES are guided by these core beliefs and practices:
Honor the tradition and contextual fabric of the area.
We love New England architecture. With nearly 15 years of success on Cape
Cod, we are coastal living experts. Whether establishing a home to enjoy
after retirement, relocating for family or work, or building a seaside vacation
retreat, ERTA understands that the decision to build or renovate a home
on the Cape is an important one. Our experience and knowledge with Cape
Cod and New England designs sets us apart from our peers in the industry.
We understand how to honor traditional Cape and Colonial style homes
while marrying elements of these styles with innovative ideas and custom
designs to suit your needs. We bring beautiful visions to life while
preserving the integrity of the natural surroundings famous in this area,
including world-renowned beaches, waterways, and architecture.
Take a holistic approach to architecture.
ERTA focuses on the small details while keeping the big picture in mind…
When designing, we ask questions like, “How does what we do today affect
our neighborhood, our town, our state, and our world tomorrow?”. We not
only think in terms of how your home will serve your family’s current needs,
but we also anticipate the changing wishes of future generations and
incorporate this into your home’s design.
Think globally, act locally.
ERTA’s team of design and construction professionals incorporate the most
environmentally responsible practices into your home without sacrificing
your needs and wants. We ensure that your home’s impact on the local and
global environment is considerate of responsible building and maintenance
practices.
Practice sustainable design.
In an age when resources are becoming less renewable, energy is
becoming more costly, and global economies are becoming increasingly
volatile, ERTA is committed to the concept of creating sustainable, selfsufficient architecture. We also believe that our clients’ time is a resource
that must be protected, and efficient design can make the difference
between a home that you must continuously serve through perpetual
maintenance or one that serves you through efficiently minimized
maintenance requirements.
Be environmentally friendly and utilize renewable and/or recyclable
resources whenever possible.
We consider many elements of sustainable “green design”, including the
preservation of open spaces, conservation of water, as well as passive solar
and geothermal design. These considerations guide our design suggestions
while enabling you to honor a commitment to environmentally responsible
living through the benefit of our experience and professional knowledge.
ERTA’s professionals dedicate themselves to ongoing education so that we
remain actively informed of today’s most energy-efficient, renewable, and
recyclable systems, methods, and materials. We understand the exciting
and growing science behind ecologically responsible living.
SERVICES
ERT Architects provides a complete range of professional architectural
services, from feasibility studies to complete project design and construction
supervision. Our firm’s relatively small size ensures that clients deal directly
with principals and receive personal service and attention. ERTA works with
residential and commercial clients, including but not limited to: new home
and building construction, additions and renovations, adaptive reuse and fullservice interior design.
The array of services we provide include*:
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Feasibility Studies
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Master Planning
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Site Selection
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Programming
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Schematic or Preliminary Design
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Design Development/Final Design
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Construction Documents
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Bidding and Negotiation
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Construction Administration
*Detailed descriptions for the above mentioned services are provided on our website under the
Service menu tab on the homepage. Please visit ertarchitects.com for further information.
DESIGN
Architectural problem solving is an art, not a science. ERTA will guide
you along an informative path, providing knowledge and recommendations
that will enable you to make the best decisions, as well as gain a better
understanding of your own visions. By asking thorough questions and
engaging in productive dialogue with you, we are able to foster an in depth
understanding of your needs and goals. The ability to bring your vision to life
takes not only talent and knowledge but also a bigger picture approach
accompanied by the utmost attention to detail. In addition to developing
superior designs, ERTA is also skilled at preparing construction documents to
effectively communicate your vision to contractors and suppliers in the field.
Thank you for considering
ERT Architects.
We sincerely look forward
to working with you!
Al and Marie LaGreca, Hingham, MA
“Erik has been our architect on two houses…. He was involved in every aspect
and was always available when we needed his guidance . . .
We would surely recommend him and use him again for future projects.”
“Erik turned a vinyl sided, ugly structure with seven sliding glass doors in to a handsome,
traditional Cape Cod design . . . At the end of our project, we had a house that we
were very proud to call home. “ ~Bob and Ann Bartholomay, Nazareth, PA
“We want to take a moment to thank you for the all the fine work you
and your staff did for us in the design of our home on Bass River in
Cape Cod. From the very beginning you recognized the emotional
significance of this project to us, and you collaborated on each and
every decision accordingly. From the first conceptual sketches to the
final interior touches on the house, your advice, input, and creative
solutions (to some very tricky problems) were excellent. We appreciate
how you were always available to us and were extremely patient with
our last minute questions and requests for adjustments.
Without a moment’s thought we would recommend you and your firm
for any architectural design project that might come your way. Again,
many thanks for a wonderful collaboration. We absolutely love our new
house and expect that generations of our family to come will do so too.”
~Jen Perini and Jim Cunningham, Tiburon, CA
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