Lakeside living is a dream for many homeowners, and for good reason. In New Hampshire, with its stunning lakes and breathtaking scenery, building a lakeside home offers not only aesthetic beauty but also a host of benefits that make it an ideal choice for both primary residences and vacation homes. In particular, the Greater Lake…
Blue Loon bakery Restoring a beautiful historic structure in New London’s prominent downtown is both challenging and satisfying. This project encompassed converting an 1840’s home and barn structure into Blue Loon Bakery. The historic house and property have been a residence, tailor’s shop, jeweler’s shop, and most recently an Interior Design Studio. Renovations ranged from…
Vulgar Brewing Preserving much of the historic brick architecture, the brew house was designed within the 1970s Buell’s Block Building, supporting the adaptive reuse of this downtown Franklin structure. Designed as a modern English-style pub with park-side seating, the brewery became part of Franklin’s ongoing revitalization. The design supports community gathering while honoring the city’s…
Camp Coniston Camp Coniston, a well-known New Hampshire summer camp founded in 1911, is an important part of the region’s history. The camp continues the long-standing tradition of providing meaningful summer camp experiences for youth of all ages. We were privileged to work with Camp Director John Tilley and the dedicated staff to design a…
East Cove Estate Located on a family-owned lot on Lake Winnipesaukee, this new vacation home was designed to honor the history of the property while creating a place for future generations to gather. The shingle-style exterior and traditionally detailed interior give the home a classic lake feel that feels both comfortable and timeless. The layout…
Modern Scandinavian Set on a Vermont mountainside with views to a lake below, this home was designed as a year-round retreat for gathering family and friends. The owners came with a wish list that was intentionally a bit contradictory: a modern home that still felt like a cottage, large open spaces that remained comfortable and…
Black bear Vineyards Beginning with a statement “…you know what would look good here? A vineyard,” Black Bear Vineyards developed from a few acres of vines to starting the design process for their state of the art winery and event building. The event hall will cater to weddings with views into the winery from above…
Kearsarge Learning Campus The Kearsarge Regional School district was established in 1967 and serves seven towns within the Lake Sunapee Region of New Hampshire. These communities are spread over a broad geographical and topographical area of nearly 470 square miles, serving approximately 1800 students. Within the district, there has been an ongoing desire for spaces…
Vermont timber works In September 2019, a fire occurred at Vermont Timber Works a custom timber frame company located in North Springfield, VT. Fire crews responded quickly, the building was unoccupied at the time, but unfortunately, the damage was widespread. Having worked together for many years, Bonin Architects reached out to offer support. When the…
Pleasant Place Located in downtown Sunapee, right outside of Sunapee Harbor, this efficient office building was commissioned by one of our past clients, Bernie Towne, owner of Champion Accounting Solutions. This office building has shared amenities such as a conference room, accessible restroom, kitchen, and private offices for multiple businesses. Quaint New England details, clean…
