Windmill House Center Entrance Colonial Renovation Exterior
Windmill House Center Entrance Colonial Renovation Interior
Windmill House Center Entrance Colonial Renovation Interior

Windmill House: Reinventing the Center Entrance Colonial

I’m excited to share progress on one of our most transformative residential projects: Windmill House. It’s a bold rethinking of the classic New England center entrance colonial — a housing type that’s part of the DNA of this region with its symmetry, traditional details, and timeless curb appeal.
The clients came to us with a great question: How do you honor that character while designing for the way families actually want to live today?

For me, this house is about roots and growth. It has history, but it also needs to evolve alongside the people who live there.
“This is a home with history and roots—but also room to grow,” says Matthew Arnold, principal of ArnoldAnd. “The design needed to evolve with the family.”
The Design Approach: Two Phases, One Vision

Phase One is about the interior. We’re improving circulation, opening living spaces, modernizing finishes, and upgrading systems so the home really works for how this young family lives, entertains, and relaxes today.

Windmill House Center Entrance Colonial Renovation Interior
Windmill House Center Entrance Colonial Renovation Interior
Phase Two takes things further. We’re adding a modern addition that doesn’t try to mimic the colonial style but instead stands apart as a deliberate contrast. The result will be a clear dialogue between old and new — one that respects the past but looks firmly to the future.
Windmill House Center Entrance Colonial Renovation
Windmill House Center Entrance Colonial Renovation

Phase 1

Original

“The addition doesn’t try to blend in—it stands proudly apart,” Arnold notes. “It signals that the home, like the people in it, has grown and changed. And that’s something to celebrate.”

The addition isn’t about blending in; it’s about showing that the house, like the family inside it, has grown and changed. And that’s worth celebrating. With crisp material contrasts and thoughtful shifts in scale, the design continues the story of the home — without repeating it.

Location: Sudbury, MA
Project Type: Renovation + Modern Addition
Inspiration: Tradition Reimagined
Construction by: A&A Building and Remodeling 

Why Choose ArnoldAnd

ArnoldAnd Architecture is a Boston-based multidisciplinary design studio led by architect Matthew Arnold. With a client-centered approach, ArnoldAnd creates visually striking and innovative residential, commercial, and hospitality projects that enhance lives, foster meaningful connections, and set new standards for design excellence.

Matthew Arnold’s expertise spans 20 years, including a senior leadership role at Hacin Architects, where he honed his ability to blend creative vision with practical execution. His work prioritizes seamless collaboration, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep respect for both architectural integrity and client aspirations.
Rooted in New England’s architectural landscape, ArnoldAnd is known for balancing modern design with historical context, ensuring that each project is both enduring and forward-thinking. Whether restoring historic properties, creating contemporary new builds, or transforming urban spaces, the firm delivers projects that are timeless, functional, and uniquely tailored to each client’s vision.

Project Info

  • Project Type Home Interior
  • Location :Hancock Street
  • Client :Jhon Abraham
  • Duration12 Month
  • Budget1200 USD
  • Completion 25 Sep 2023
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