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New York-based firm Eric J. Smith Architect is best known for its bespoke classical homes.

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Earlier this month, we had the honor of receiving a Julia Morgan Award at the historic Green Room in San Francisco. Hosted by the ICAA Northern California Chapter, we were thrilled to have our Pebble Beach project win in the “Architecture – Restoration / Renovation” category. Of the project, the awards jury said:

“This Pebble Beach house shows an understanding of mid-coast California architecture. It exemplifies a sophisticated consistency of design and sensitivity to this beautiful part of the Pacific environment. The combination of woods, furniture, window placement, and detail rounds out this beautiful house.”

My sincere thanks to @classicist_org and @icaanocal, chapter president Nancy O’Connor, and the team who put this great event together.

Project Partners:
Interior Design: By Owner
Builder: @stockerallaire
Structural Engineer: Jan Rohlik
Millwork: Arca Woodworkers
Landscape: @jlja_landscape
PR Representation: @__mcgraw__ by @ericjsmitharchitect

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A writer's retreat in wooded New England. This compact studio, made of raw fieldstone, warm fumed oak, and steel and glass, is a self-sufficient shelter designed to house our client's extensive poetry collection while providing the poet a secluded place to write.

Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
Engineering: @drpilla
GC: Nordic Custom Builders
Photography: @durstonsaylor by @ericjsmitharchitect

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In the mudroom of our Pebble Beach project, white-painted wood paneling provides a crisp backdrop, while the open Dutch door offers a view of the home's expertly restored exterior architecture.

Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
Decor: Owner
Builder: @stockerallaire
Photographer: @mpkelley_ by @ericjsmitharchitect

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A West Texas Estancia. We are honored to share that our Texas Ranch project was featured in the Fall 2026 issue of @traditionalhome. Huge thanks to editor-in-chief @jillwaage, style & design editor @krissa_rossbund, and writer @sarahwolferson for the fantastic feature.

Designed as a multi-generational retreat for a growing family, this new build was designed to express the hand of the craftsman in every detail.

Inspired by the estancias of Argentina, the resilient single-story home is centered around the cookshack, the heart of every ranch and a natural gathering place for family and friends.

The home incorporates a water-source geothermal heating and cooling system with individual thermostats in each bedroom, alongside bespoke plaster fireplaces, private sitting areas, ensuite bathrooms, and dedicated entrances that open directly onto the expansive courtyard.

Magazine: @traditionalhome
Editors: @jillwaage, @krissa_rossbund
Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect⁠
Interior Design: Ann Schooler, Kellogg & Company ⁠
Construction: @sebastianconstructiongroup⁠
Landscape Architecture: @hockerdesign
Photography: @stephen_karlisch_photo⁠
PR Representation: @__mcgraw__ by @ericjsmitharchitect

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We are thrilled to share that our Queen Anne Revived project with interior designer Blake Pike of @twelveinteriors was featured on the cover of the Aug. 1 issue of Hamptons @cottagesgardens. Huge thanks to @mrclintsmith, Shannon Assenza, and @jean.nayar for the fantastic feature. The Shelter Island summer home for Blake and her husband, Chad Pike, was originally built in the mid-1880s and needed a new interior layout and an exterior refresh. As the property could not accommodate an addition, we temporarily lifted the house off its foundation to excavate below and create a fully functional lower level, now home to a mahogany-paneled billiards room and bar, guest suite, and media room.
 The renovation also included extending the porch to wrap around three sides of the home and designing a new pool house, inspired by the detailing of the main house just steps away.

Magazine: HC&G @cottagesgardens
Editor-in-Chief: @mrclintsmith
Writer: @jean.nayer
Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
Interiors: @twelveinteriors
Photography: @photoisabel / @ottoarchive (photos 1, 3 - 8); Peter Margonelli (photos 2, 9)
Landscape: Cummin Associates
Engineering: @drpilla
Contracting: Rich Kissane
PR Representation: @__mcgraw__ by @ericjsmitharchitect

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Steps away from the Main House at our Low Country homestead, this separate Cook House features a dedicated dining space and a small prep kitchen, making the experience of dining even more special. Inside, a large fireplace evokes a traditional cooking hearth of a summer kitchen, creating a historic atmosphere for hosting larger gatherings.

Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
General Contractor: Meadors Construction
Landscape Architecture: Sheila Wertimer
Photography: @mpkelley_ by @ericjsmitharchitect

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At this London townhouse, the breakfast table aligns with new French doors, framing an outdoor fireplace and drawing the eye to the garden for an easy indoor-outdoor connection.

Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
Interior Design: @twelveinteriors
Photography: @simonuptonphotos by @ericjsmitharchitect

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Restoring the historic exterior of this 1910s Pebble Beach home included replacing decrepit redwood siding and installing a new shingle roof to preserve quintessential elements of the property's original character.

Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
GC: @stockerallaire
Photographer: @mpkelley_ by @ericjsmitharchitect

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An extension toward the garden allowed us to introduce a large game space and an informal dining area to this Stone Manse residence. By incorporating French doors, expansive windows, and a new skylight, the room is now completely enveloped in natural light from four sides.

Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
Interior Design: @erikrsmith, David Easton
GC: @bulleyandrews1891
Photography: @nathankirkmanphoto by @ericjsmitharchitect

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Classical revival on the West Coast: This Northern California home translates traditional East Coast Georgian architecture. One of our favorite vistas is the view looking back from the pool house, where mature olive trees frame the architecture.

Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
Landscape Architecture: Cummin Landscape Associates
GC: Ryan Construction
Photography: Peter Margonelli by @ericjsmitharchitect

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This New Jersey kitchen features a stunning double-height ceiling made possible by reclaiming space from former staff quarters. Clerestory windows allow natural light to flood in.

Architecture: @ericjsmitharchitect
Interiors: @stevengambrel
Photography: @ericpiasecki

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