New England Design... Redefined
TMS Architects has been working with the Discover Portsmouth Center for several years as part of a team that has been renovating the old Portsmouth Library into a vibrant visitors’ center operated by the Portsmouth Historical Society. Part of their mission, as stated on their website, is “to provide a central city location where, in…Read More
If you’ve been following our blog for any length of time, you’re well aware that the preservation of historic places and spaces is a passion of ours. That’s why May is an important month here at TMS Architects, as it’s National Preservation Month! Preservation Month is an initiative of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The month-long…Read More
When TMS Architects received an invitation to a new exhibit opening on May 1st at the John Paul Jones House Museum entitled “First Nations Diplomacy Opens the Portsmouth Door: Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of the 1713 Treaty of Portsmouth“, it was clear that some further research was needed into this historic treaty. Apparently, the French…Read More
Last month we delved into Shingle Style Homes. This month, we’re exploring the Federal architecture style and some of its most common features. The Federal style was a very popular style in residential design during the years surrounding the American Revolution, when Roman architecture experienced a “revival” in America, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. As Front Door…Read More
It’s time for the 2013 New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Auction. Now through May 12th, you can place your bid on a variety of great items, such as gift certificates, vacations, and many other unique items, all the while supporting the Preservation Alliance. Here is a glimpse at a few of the items up for bid……Read More
Portsmouth residents and travelers through our state are getting nervous about our bridge(s) situation! We are losing our connections to Maine and beyond. Two of our three bridges are out of commission with the only route still open to Maine being the Interstate 95 High Bridge. The Memorial Bridge was dismantled completely and is being…Read More
A home in Manchester, New Hampshire, owned by TMS clients Megan and Stephen Cairns, was honored on April 17th by the Manchester Historic Association with a Design Award given “for the historically-sensitive addition to the 2451 Elm Street house.” As described in the press release announcing the awards… “This brick Colonial-Revival house was built in…Read More
Spring weather inspires us to get outside and enjoy the beauty and culture that Portsmouth, New Hampshire has to offer. Here are our recommendations for five ways to enjoy Portsmouth this spring. 1. Market Square Located in the heart of downtown, Market Square is the cultural hub of Portsmouth. Here you can stimulate your senses and your…Read More
We welcome Portsmouth historian extraordinaire J. Dennis Robinson back for his 15th(!) guest post for TMS Architects. As usual, his writings make us think about the history of the city in which we live and work and today’s piece is a sad commentary on events of the past. However, by acknowledging and understanding these events,…Read More
