Stern McCafferty

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Weston Residence receives Prism Award

March 2017

Stern McCafferty is honored to receive this award, which “recognizes the finest projects and outstanding achievements in the home building industry.”

Photoshoot at the Chestnut Street Townhouse

July 2016

Photographs capture a moment in time and can be framed to highlight details that might otherwise be overlooked. This image shows a custom-designed magnetic pin up board for the client’s own photography work. Chestnut Street townhouse photography by Eric Roth.

Fayerweather Street Residence Featured in Architectural Digest

May 2016

“Go Inside a New England Home That’s Art and Kid Friendly." Stern McCafferty’s work is featured in an exclusive AD “home tour." “While the architecture is sleek, the layout and furnishings put art and family first."

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Martha’s Vineyard pool by Stern McCafferty is featured in New England Home.

February 2016

A small guest house is stripped down and transformed to be an elegant backdrop to a new pool and garden.

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Mt. Vernon Townhouse Completed

October 2015

It’s common that the grand staircase in older homes would stop short of the top floor (often reserved for staff). But the best views are from the top floor, so while the historic stair was lovingly restored, the new design extended it all the way up to a Family Room on the top floor.

Stern McCafferty included in show at Pratt Institute

September 2015

Stern McCafferty’s work was selected for a juried show at the Interior Design Department at Pratt, where Diane McCafferty did her graduate work.

Claremont Street Residence featured in the Wall Street Journal

August 2015

“The Latest in Luxury: A See-Through Bathtub”. The custom-designed glass front bathtub is a playful accent for a kids’ bathroom – it’s whimsical but technically sound. And it’s also making news in the design blogs, from Apartment Therapy, to Houzz, Likecool and others.

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Exterior Cladding Detail at Parkway Terrace

July 2015

A simple and ubiquitous material – in this case cedar siding – is detailed to provide texture and character.

Reflected sky and trees at Red Coach Lane

June 2015

Reflected sky and trees at Red Coach Lane.

Photoshoot at the Weston Residence

September 2014

Photoshoot at the Weston Residence with Chuck Choi.

2013 New England Home “5 Under 40” Awards

September 2013

David Stern and Diane McCafferty are selected to be jurors for New England Home's "5 Under 40" design awards.

First North American Installation of Rooflight CO’s flush skylights at Red Coach Lane

March 2012

The Rooflight Company's flush mounted NEO skylights are installed at Red Coach Lane, marking the first application of the British company's products in the United States.

Claremont Street Residence featured in Houzz

July 2011

The Claremont Street Residence is featured on Houzz.

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Claremont Street Residence Featured In Boston Home Magazine

June 2011

The Claremont Street Residence is featured in the Summer 2011 edition of Boston Home Magazine.

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Ritz Residence Featured in Boston Home Magazine

May 2010

The Ritz Carleton Residence by Stern McCafferty is featured in the Spring 2010 edition of Boston Home Magazine.

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