A New Approach to Historical Restoration

March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Because historical preservation is such an important part of TMS’s architectural practice, an article that recently appeared in Architectural Record ‘s newsletter, “Restoration Redux” was of particular interest. Using the premise that “preservation has returned to the center of architectural theory and practice after languishing in the margins for over half a century”, the author…Read More

Renew, Restore and Repurpose

February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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One of  TMS’s more interesting projects in 2011 was the revitalization of an old automobile dealership into a state-of-the-art, near net-zero energy office, retail and restaurant building now known as Regeneration Park.  We  recently showed you photographs of the steak house, Demeters, and will now move you upstairs to the office spaces.  Many of the…Read More

Good Things In Small Packages

February 23, 2012 By 2 Comments

TMS Architects often works on a large scale – large houses, hotels, restaurants, banks and offices  – but some of our most memorable work can be found in the smaller, more intimate spaces in our projects.  A small space calls for a creative solution with ‘jewel box’ results.        

A NEW PORTSMOUTH RESTAURANT!

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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As we have written about before, TMS Architects has been involved in the evolution of Regeneration Park since the beginning of its transformation from a Toyota dealership into a sustainable, multi-use green office, restaurant and retail building.  The restaurant, Demeters Steakhouse,  recently opened and below are some glimpses of the sophisticated interiors. Some of the…Read More

Happy Holidays fromTMS Architects

December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Happy Holidays from everyone at TMS Architects! May your home be filled with family, friends and the joy of the season.

Who Knew..Portsmouth Christmas Capital of America?

December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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We knew it looked beautiful downtown but this recognition is special!  According to Travel and Leisure Magazine,  Portsmouth, New Hampshire is “aspring to be the Christmas Capital of America.”  The 7th Annual Vintage Christmas, a collaboration between The Music Hall and Strawbery Banke,  deserves a great deal of credit for this distinction and has been…Read More

Discover Portsmouth’s Maritime Heritage

December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire will witness an historic event this Saturday, December 10th.  A new gundalow, having been under construction for nine months at the Puddle Dock Shipyard in Strawbery Banke, will become the first wooden boat to be launched out of Portsmouth in 30 years.  The public is invited to watch as the new vessel…Read More

TMS Goes West!

November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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TMS Architects recently completed a project for a long-time client near Jackson Hole, Wyoming.The project architects  were very excited to work in a different architectural vernacular – one we think of as  “Western Craftsman.”  The home originated as a Mormon meeting house in the 1900′s and has been transformed from a rustic seasonal camp to…Read More

Get out and Vote

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Today may be  election day but we aren’t getting political on the blog.  We have reviewed the submissions from our Facebook contest “Win a Little TLC from TMS” and have opened voting to the general public. We want you to weigh in and  select a winner from the three finalists. You can vote for your…Read More