Portal to the Coast
Boston Design Guide, 2026
"We wanted the architecture to fully engage a sense of movement, light, and atmostphere." — Tom Catalano, AIA, Founding Partner
Poolside Paradise
Northshore Home Magazine, 2026
"The centerpiece of a thoughtfully designed outdoor retreat created for relaxation, entertaining, and summer living."
— Northshore Home Magazine
Award-Winning Design Innovation
Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge
"Eco Gable reflects a harmonious design response, integrating an innovative, sustainable, and accessible programmatic approach that brings flexibility and adaptability to compact living."
— Alex Catalano, AIA, CPHC©, Senior Project Architect
Silver Lining
New England Home, 2026
"The clients wanted to embrace the New England vernacular of the original residence but also introduce elements that reflect their unique wellness-focused lifestyle with an elevated program."
– Kerri Byrne, AIA, LEED AP, Principal
Top Coastal Architects 2025
Ocean Home Magazine
Catalano Architects is committed to responsible design that values people, the planet, and future prosperity - creating a more resilient future through regenerative and innovative design solutions.
2025 Luxe RED Award
Best of the Rest | Interior Architecture
Sustainable materials and flush millwork craft a contemporary aesthetic, while generous steel windows draw the eye to the desert landscape beyond.
Southern Hospitality
Boston Design Guide Prelude, 2025
"The spaces are unique and extraordinary to be in, but they also connect beautifully, making transitions between rooms feel natural and intentional."
– Tom Catalano, AIA, Founding Partner
Best of Boston Home 2025
Best Traditional Architect
The revered houses the firm designs are classic by design but created with sustainability in mind, as enduring design, Catalano contends, is the most potent form of environmental responsibility.
– Boston Home Magazine
On Island Time
Boston Design Guide, 2024
“We wanted to be sensitive to the context. It’s really on the inside
where we were able to be more playful and expressive.”
– Tom Catalano, AIA, Founding Partner
Beachfront Beauty
New England Home, Cape & Islands, 2024
"The structures and the pool tie together in one expansive and glorious whole, offering spaces for gathering as well as for privacy."
– Paula Bodah, New England Home
Cocktails + Conversations
Boston, MA
Clients, partners, and friends joined our team for a festive evening celebration of the firm's 37 years, and in appreciation of longstanding relationships.
The More the Merrier
Boston Home Magazine, 2024
"The design uses traditional architectural elements and materials in an effort to respect its context and appear as if it had been there all along."
– Tom Catalano, AIA, Founding Partner
Next Generation of Firm Leadership
Principals Elena Stancheva, LEED AP, Kerri Byrne, AIA, LEED AP, and Garrett Avery
"As individuals they are dedicated to their craft, active listeners, advocates for our clients, and thoughtful mentors – all factors that contribute to their success in design leadership."
– Tom Catalano, AIA, Founding Partner
Passive House Certification
Proud to Congratulate Alex Catalano, AIA, CPHC©
"At its heart, architecture is about merging design and technology, and Passive House is the natural next step in that direction."
– Alex Catalano, AIA, CPHC©, Senior Project Architect
Announcing Mountain Shadows
Paradise Valley, AZ
With a fresh approach to desert architecture – combining minimalist lines and high-performance materials – this Paradise Valley residence maximizes sweeping mountain views and celebrates a curated art collection.
New View Northeast
Benton Buckley Books, 2023
"We believe architecture has the ability and responsibility to enliven our collective experience. To bring joy to our lives. This is where we begin, listening acutely to clients, and to what brings them joy."
– Tom Catalano, AIA, Founding Partner
Suite Dreams
Boston Home Magazine, 2023
Accommodating grandparents, young families, and friends alike, the space combines the amenities of a hotel with the intimacy and charm of a home.
Family Ties
New England Home, 2023
“The beauty of working with Tom and Liz is that we trust their tastes,” says the client.
– Alyssa Bird, New England Home
Creative Basement Ideas
Architectural Digest, 2023
"Interior designer Liz Caan and architect Tom Catalano treat the basement as they would the upstairs rooms."
– Architectural Digest
Welcoming Two New Hires
New talent joins the Catalano team
Isabella Wolfsdorf, a graduate of the University of Vermont, with a B.A. in Environmental Studies; and Maeve Kelley, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, with a B. Arch in Architecture.
Comfort Within Space
South Coast Almanac, 2023
“Symmetrical balance creates visual harmony,” says Catalano of the home’s organization.
– Scott Lajoie, South Coast Almanac
Best of Boston Home 2023
Best Traditional Architect
"Seamlessly integrated with the surroundings, even the most sprawling, newly designed homes have a sense of permanence about them."
– Boston Home Magazine
Expanding Our Design Team
Welcoming two design professionals to the firm
Alex Catalano, RA, an emerging architect from New York City-based Morris Adjmi Architects (MA); and Lauren Cincotta, a recent graduate of the architecture program at Roger Williams.
Bulfinch Award 2022
Residential (New Construction) over 5,000 SF
Located in the coastal community of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts this shingle style resilient, energy-efficient home combines Colonial Revival architectural elements with New England classicism.
One With the Land
Modern Luxury Interiors Boston, 2022
"Now, every inch of stonework is made from the property’s own resources, making it seem as if the dreamy abode is growing from the ground up."
– Antonia DePace, Modern Luxury
Classic Beauty
Boston Design Guide, 2022
"We worked to create a design that was sensitive in its context, resilient given its exposure, and appropriate for its setting amongst early 20th century shingle houses."
– Tom Catalano
Rethinking The Future
Residential Architecture, 2022
Promoting excellence in architecture on a global scale, Rethinking The Futures features the Seapuit Retreat.
Endless Summer
New England Home, Cape & Islands, 2021
“Tom artfully created a wonderful vocabulary of architecture. It’s almost a little village that wraps around the pool.”
-David Hawk, Hawk Design
The Wonder Years
Boston Design Guide, 2020
The program was not only forward-thinking, it was ambitious and a merry, magnificent mix of form, function and fun—all with equal weight.
– Tom Catalano, Principal, Catalano Architects
Luxe RED Award 2020
Classical/Traditional Architecture
A modern homage to the craftsman-built bow-roofed houses of early Cape Cod, the Seapuit Family Retreat serves as an inviting summer campus with seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.
Brotherly Love
Boston Design Guide – Cape & Islands, 2020
Every job should be like this, imbued with the trust of the client and team.
– Travis Cundiff, Owner, Travis Cundiff Associates
Mountain Shadows
Paradise Valley, AZ
A 5.5K square foot south-facing home in Paradise Valley, Arizona looks to Camelback Mountain. An expansive use of steel framed glass along the south wall permeates the interiors to optimize vistas.
Live, Laugh, Love
Boston Design Guide, 2020
The homeowners... were seeking strong symmetry and balance of form that would allow for sun filled, comfortable spaces that welcomed their daily routines and offered additional functionality.
– Tom Catalano, Principal, Catalano Architects
Best of Boston Home 2019
Traditional Architect
Leave it to Catalano Architects to perfect the art of timeless design… principal Thomas Catalano expertly executes traditional beauty in both his classic renovations and newly built single-family homes.
Pattern Player
Modern Luxury Interiors Boston, 2020
The homeowners felt strongly about historic preservation, and it was essential to them that their home’s architectural integrity was honored.
Sea View
Osterville, MA
Panoramic ocean views inform the structure’s design, location, and program. A palette of locally sourced stone and wood highlight the varied architectural forms, while integrating the home seamlessly into its natural surroundings.
Edmunds Road
Boston Design Guide, 2019
A Georgian colonial with a symmetrical façade and handmade brick exterior breaks formality upon entry with custom millwork and contemporary architectural details that are accentuated with pops of playful color.
Orchard House
Osterville, MA
Nestled in a lush orchard, a series of buildings interconnected by breezeways and arbors creates a welcoming retreat. An open pavilion extending into the trees creates an inviting connection between architecture and environment.
In With the Old
New England Home, 2019
This Cape Cod home lives at the confluence of old and new. The architecture pays homage to the traditional ship captains’ houses of early Chatham.
– Tom Catalano, Principal, Catalano Architects
Yankee Modern
Northshore Home Magazine, 2019
We didn’t want just a beautiful home; we wanted to soak up all the beauty and relaxation of the natural environment.
– Iris Louis, Homeowner
Bulfinch Award 2013
Residential (New Construction) over 5,000 SF
Sited on a bluff overlooking Barnstable’s West Bay, the architecture is an adaptation of the Shingle Style with a nod to the regional vernacular.