News, Awards & Publications
Polhemus Savery DaSilva have received numerous regional and national awards for architecture, construction and business management, including the New England Design Hall of Fame and National Association of Home Builders’ National Custom Home Builder of the Year award. But the accolades from our new and longstanding clients are what matter most.
PSD Recently Completes a Contemporary Social Barn
Watch this sneak peek video of a unique custom PSD project. The social barn serves as a gathering hall for a large family, and also features a half basketball court and gym.
PSD Announced as a 2021 Bulfinch Award Winner
The New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) announces the twelve winners of its eleventh Bulfinch Awards.
PSD’s “Lucky’s Bluff” Featured in Cape Cod Home Summer 2021
Perched on the top of a high bluff, this house overlooks Cape Cod Bay and its dramatic expanse of tidal flats. The site’s close proximity to a steep coastal bank, and tight setback restrictions, presented challenges when designing and building a new home for the property.
John DaSilva Interviewed by ArtsLight about Pandemic Art Opportunities
PSD's Design Principal, John DaSilva has taken advantage of Zoom art classes and expanded his artistic abilities this past year.
Select Awards & Recognition
2021 Bulfinch Award
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art
Commercial
Talcott Lodge
2020 PRISM Award (GOLD)
Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Boston
Best Detached Home 2,000 to 3,000 SF
Cape Watch
Best Remodeling/Restoration: Over $1 M, Over 5,000 SF
Riptide 2
2020 PRISM Award (SILVER)
Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Boston
Best Detached Home 3,000 to 4,500 SF
Eagle's Nest
Most Creative/Unique Use of Space
Harbor View Social Barn
Our Books
Living Where Land Meets Sea: The Houses of Polhemus Savery DaSilva
The latest PSD monograph features 35 homes that showcase the second decade of work inspired by the coast and designed and built by the firm.
Shingled Houses in the Summer Sun: The Work of Polhemus Savery DaSilva
PSD's second book focuses on beautiful shingle-style, Gothic revival and Cape Cod-style homes in gorgeous New England settings.
Architecture of the Cape Cod Summer: The Work of Polhemus Savery DaSilva
The first PSD monograph shows how the work of the firm reflects the special qualities of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Select Press Coverage
Lucking Out
Cape Cod Home
By Chris White, Summer 2021.
Lucky's Bluff
Divine Inspiration
At Home on Cape Cod
By Jennifer Sperry, Summer 2021.
Angel's Welcome
Just Off Shore
Cape & Islands Design Guide
By MaryKate Forte, Annual 2021.
Just Off Shore
Eagle's Nest
Ocean Home
By Jennifer Sperry, June-July 2021.
Eagle's Nest
Warm Welcome
Cape Cod & The Islands
By Kelly Chase, Summer 2021.
Harbor View Guest House
Harbor View Social Barn
Cape Magic
Modern Luxury Interiors Boston
By Michael McCarthy, April 2021.
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