Welcome to a completely different experience in design and construction.
Welcome to NEDC.
At NEDC we are a creative team of just over 20 architects, interior designers, managers and artisan builders dedicated to the legacy of the Architect as a Master Builder. We are passionate about the value and importance of sustainable design and the creation of homes which nurture the health of their occupants while safeguarding our beautiful earth.
The design of a space can immediately affect mood, tone, and mental state and even physical wellbeing.
The creation of the built environment and its power to affect the wellbeing of humanity is a subject which has fascinated me since I was a small child.
I graduated from Tufts Architectural in 2002. After graduating I took a job as a carpenter to teach myself to actually build. It had quickly become apparent to me that the amount of theory I was carrying in my head far outstripped my ability to actually build or to intelligently, efficiently and practically direct others to do so.
Immersing myself in the trades, I attempted to rectify this imbalance.
NEDC was born nearly twenty years ago with a vision of creating a firm in the form of the Architect as he was known for thousands of years – a Master Builder.
Our firm takes our clients through every step of planning and construction required to create or remodel a home in Boston—from conceptual design through architectural planning, interior design, value engineering and artisan build.
Our work is then guaranteed by a three-year warranty.
We are passionate about what we do and we truly love people. Our clients most often become friends and clients for life. Not as a tagline or catchy marketing phrase—simply because we go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional experience and extraordinary result.
Today’s industry can be riddled with dissatisfaction and poor results. Impractical or expensive planning is created which then cannot be built, either because it is impractical or exceeds the clients actual budget for the project once bid to separate contractors.
The planning and design have become arbitrarily fractured from the building process.
Yet this is not natural.
The root of the word “Architect” is as follows:
The root of the word architect breaks down into “chief” or “master” (arkhi) and “builder” (tekton).
Archi and tekton come from the ancient Greek language, which originated as far back as 3,000 BC.
ARCHITECT = MASTER BUILDER
The following essay excerpts written by H. Robert Dinsmore, Jr., President and Founding Partner, MasterBuilder Fellowship for the Built Environment, Inc., give a unique perspective on the Architect as a Master Builder. Find the full text here.
“The ancient MasterBuilder is a design-build professional, an artist of the built environment, who has existed for about 5,000 years. The history of this profession extends all the way back to the building of the pyramids of Egypt and the world’s first civilizations. In fact, the vast majority of the history of architecture, including a majority of its most significant works, were designed and built by the MasterBuilder. The most beautiful places in the world—whether houses, villages, or cities—were done by this professional, who was responsible for the entire built environment.”
“Long, long ago, the Greeks gave the ancient MasterBuilder the name ảpxitέktwv (architekton), from which the Romans derived the Latin name, architectus. Both words literally mean “masterbuilder”—as denoting one responsible for the design and construction of the built environment…”
“In traditional society, the builder combined the functions of design and construction that are now assumed by separate professionals, and the system of apprenticeship taught people to take these functions on in a way that combined thinking and doing. The word architect, when it was used up to the eighteenth century, usually referred not to an architect in the present-day sense of the word but to someone who assumed overall responsibility for design and construction. Almost invariably, [these master builders] came out of the building trades, and their responsibility lay not only in the production of drawings but also in work on the building site—work that included the organization of trades and the supervision of workers. Their work was in fact an extension of the role of the craftsman.”
In one person, the masterbuilder, there existed the following:
1. Responsibility for design—encompassing deep artistic abilities; drawing skills; profound understanding about how people live and dwell; art / design knowledge for actual shaping, constructing, all elements of the built environment (including buildings / parts of buildings, interiors, exterior landscapes, urban environments).
2. Responsibility for construction—encompassing expert craftsmanship in the building arts; knowledge about how a beautiful building (or other environment) is built, as gained from actual construction experience; on-site project management (involving leadership, organizing / supervising workers, financial oversight, artistic discernment).
3. Complete and total authority on the building site—authority over on-site design / construction decisions; authority over all workers; unquestioned authority over the entire construction phase from start to finish…”
It’s quite a different look!
What we create along these lines is an entirely different client experience.
In light of our Architectural Design Build work across Boston, recent NEDC clients have had the following words to share:
Five Stars!
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
“I have nothing but glowing remarks for NEDC. I have worked with many home remodeling firms over the years regarding many small to medium to large remodeling projects and NEDC by far has been the best contractor I have ever dealt with for a host of reasons.
First, they really care about their clients and their home. They are good listeners and work really hard to get you the results you’re looking for on your project.
Second, they don’t nickel and dime you and their work is of the highest quality and at a fair price point.
Third, the company is well staffed, which means there is always multiple individuals connected to your project to answer questions or address needs or concerns.
I have had the best experience with NEDC and can guarantee you that you will too!”
-Karen C., NEDC Client
“I am most satisfied with the communication and work ethic of the team. They were extremely professional and personable. They worked with us and our schedules which made living through the renovation a smooth experience. We were updated on a regular basis and he took any questions or concerns we had to heart.”
-B. J., NEDC Client
“Overall, we received excellent value for our money from New England Design & Construction. They worked within our budget, stayed on the agreed time schedule and provided good quality work. On a daily basis, they were reasonable about daily clean up and construction noise, friendly to my children, and good about communicating what would be happening each week.
Two particular highlights include bringing to our attention a serious safety issue from work done by a previous owner and providing a truly innovative design for getting a stairway into a difficult space. We have already recommended NEDC to several friends for future construction needs.”
-NEDC Clients
Five Stars!
Positive: Professionalism, Quality
“They do very high-quality work and take care of everything. They also operate with a lot of integrity and trustworthiness. When something doesn’t go to plan, they take care of it. They do everything they can to make sure you are happy and satisfied with the work and that you are setup to enjoy it for a long time. This is hard to find in the construction business and is what sets NEDC apart, in my opinion.
I can’t imagine another design and build firm that is as professional, reliable and talented as NEDC. The team is very personable, passionate and just plain nice. And the end result is outstanding. Our entire family (pets included) is extremely satisfied, now and for the future, with what they created for us.”
-H.R., NEDC Client
We’ve created a 2023 Design and Costing Guide for Boston Home Remodels. Download this free of charge here:
NEDC CONTACT INFORMATION:
DAVID MUNIZ SUPPLE – FOUNDER/CEO
- DAVE@NEDESIGNBUILD.COM
- 617 474 0309
RYAN MANHOFF – BRAND DIRECTOR
- RYAMM@NEDESIGNBUILD.COM
- 484 809 3636
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