Quincy Quarries

Quincy Quarries, a new modern home, sits atop one of the highest points in Quincy with a view of Marina Bay. Nicholas Paolucci met virtually with Stephen Trudeau and the homeowners who resided in the Philippines during the Covid-19 pandemic to come up with multiple design options accommodating their needs and wishes to this sloping site. The home features a Tesla Roof, open concept first floor, primary suite above, and a studio office space. Quincy Quarries won a BRAGB 2021 Gold Prism Award for Best Single Family Home 2,000-3,000 Square Feet. Skyline Landscapes designed the site for a seamless transition between inside and out. A wood deck cascades onto stone pavers and river rock below and the plantings were selected to endure strong winds and still provide privacy screening from neighbors. These clients had a specific design aesthetic, initially sharing photos of modern luxurious Californian estates with flat roofs and large overhangs. It took some convincing that a two story design would be a better financial decision and capture more picturesque views of Quincy Bay. The low slope hip roof was designed to capture the maximum amount of solar energy, providing 95% of the home's electrical needs, but still shedding the New England snow and rain away. Black Marvin windows were specified throughout along with the large slider. A retractable movie screen was also integrated into the primary bedroom ceiling for a cozy, movie-theater vibe. “What we love most about our house is how it fits into the land. From the bottom of the hill, it looks somewhat grand, but from most other angles the house melts away into the surrounding woods.” - Client