also central to his work. Wood, stone, shingles and other materials that feel at home in the region can be used in a very modern way. The goal is architecture that feels fresh and clearly modern, but still grounded in where we live. BUILDING BETTER HOMES Bamrick doesn't think sustainability should be treated as an extra feature anymore. To him, it's simply part of building a good house. He encourages homeowners to invest in the fundamentals: good insulation, good windows, durable materials, and efficient all-electric systems, along with renewable energy when it makes sense. Together, those choices create a home that is more comfortable, uses less energy, and is built to serve the homeowners well for a long time. He also sees flexibility as an increasingly important part of home design. Bamrick is seeing more interest in accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, which give homeowners another way to get more out of a property they already love. They can create space for extended family, guests, a home office, or changing needs over time, allowing a property to evolve along with the people who live there. Inside the house, the same thinking applies. An office can double as a workout room, a bonus room can accommodate guests, and spaces can adapt as a family's needs change. It's about designing in enough flexibility that a home can continue to work in different ways over time. Whether he is designing a new house or rethinking an existing one, Bamrick keeps coming back to the same starting point: understanding how the homeowners actually live and what they need from their home. The arch- itecture grows from there, creating something that feels unique to them and grounded in the place they call home.
decisions along the way, and he enjoys helping clients make sense of them while keeping the process fun. For Bamrick, good design begins with understanding how people actually live. He looks at what homeowners need from their home, how they want to live in it, and how the architecture can feel specific to both them and the place. For Bamrick, that often comes down to quality over quantity. It's about getting the amount of space right and making every part of it count. Rooms should be well proportioned, spaces should work hard and serve more than one purpose, and everything should feel intentional. When those things come together, a home can feel generous and comfortable regardless of its size. That thinking is especially relevant in coastal Rhode Island, where smaller lots, zoning restrictions, and flood elevation requirements can shape what is possible. But scale is something Bamrick thinks about regardless of the size of a project. Even a big house, he says, doesn't need to feel like a big house. Breaking down larger forms, playing with proportion and creating smaller moments can make a substantial home feel much more comfortable and human. The same thinking can make a smaller home feel bigger and more open than it actually is. His work is modern, but its surroundings remain an important influence. Bamrick draws from familiar New England forms while pushing them through scale, proportion, and simpler details. Natural materials are
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