New England Design... Redefined
As designers’ show houses open their doors across the country this summer, TMS Architects is proud to have a beautiful example very close to home, showcasing the work of some of the region’s many talented local designers! The Museums of Old York will feature Emerson House as their 22nd annual Decorator Show House. The history…Read More
The Portsmouth Historical Society, working with TMS Architects, has successfully converted the former city library into the Discover Portsmouth Center, an informative “central gateway” to the historical, cultural and artistic events of the city as well as space capable of hosting various exhibits. It is fitting, considering Portsmouth’s seafaring history, that one of the upcoming…Read More
TASTE of the Seacoast, a must-read for restaurant enthusiasts, recently chose two of TMS Architects’s design projects to feature on-line…Mombo, 65 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH was selected as the Restaurant of the Month for its “…creative and innovative cuisine with an international flair”and and Wentworth By The Sea’s Dining Room was complimented for its “understated…Read More
One of the last steps in completing a project for us is the photography…in the end, the pictures are what we have left as the residence or business leaves our drawing boards and assumes the purpose for which it was designed. This past Sunday morning a crew gathered at Mombo Restaurant in historic Strawbery Banke,…Read More
If you’ve been reading our blog you know we are passionate supporters of Historic New England and their preservation mission. Much of our work here at TMS Architects is focused on historic preservation and architecture. This video was developed for HNE’s 100th anniversary . Take a look at all the amazing properties this group…Read More
John Merkle, AIA, found himself in a very different role Friday evening than his normal one as architect for The Music Hall’s continuing restoration project. During the evening’s performance, comedian Paula Poundstone managed to incorporate Mr. Merkle and TMS Architects into her comedy routine. Choosing TMS Architects from the sponsor’s list, she asked for a…Read More
One of our favorite Historic New England homes, Gropius House, was recently featured in New England Home Magazine: Modern Marvel Walter Gropius was constantly irritated by the fact that his design ideals became a “look.” The principles of the Bauhaus constitute a philosophy, he said, not a style. The seminal German design school he founded in…Read More
At his time of year it just seems as if there will be no end to winter. However, a visit to Historic New England’s Lyman Estate Greenhouses will provide a glimmer of hope that spring is on the way. Although these historic greenhouses are great to visit any time of year, they are particularly inspiring…Read More
Historic New England (HNE) is one of the largest regional historic preservation organizations in the country. HNE helps to preserve the culture of the region through preserved historic properties, educational programs, collections, preservation services and the archiving of historic documents. We encourage you to visit some of their historic homes, become a member and visit…Read More
