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.
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.
PSD Honored with Four 2020 PRISM Awards
PSD receives two Gold and two Silver PRISM Awards from the Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) for four of its recent projects.
PSD Named One of the Top 50 Coastal Architects of 2020
For the fourth year in a row, PSD has been recognized on Ocean Home's list of the Top 50 Coastal Architects, which recognizes some of the world's most innovative and influential architects.
Select Awards & Recognition
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
2020 Top Coastal Architects
Ocean Home Magazine
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
Summer Lovin'
Chatham Living by the Sea
By Jennifer Sperry, Spring/Summer 2021.
Seapine Point
Riptide, Revisited
Boston Design Guide Online
By Sandy Giardi, March 2, 2021.
Riptide 2
It's Hip to be Square
Cape Cod Home
By Chris White, Annual Guide 2021.
Seapine Gables
Merry and Bright
Chatham Living by the Sea
Styled by Karin Lidbeck, Fall/Winter 2020.
Just Off Shore
View Cover and Article
Meet Us At The Cape
Modern Luxury Interiors Boston
By Michael McCarthy, Fall 2020.
Harbor View Social Barn
History in the Making
New England Home
By Meaghan O'Neill, July/August 2020.
East to Avalon