We had a full bathroom reno a few years ago (which was amazing and all went very well) but now…read morefound immediate need for a grab bar in the tub for which 'blocking' in the wall had been installed (i.e. immediate need due to injury and recovery). We called, they found details of the old work (to confirm where to drill vs 'best guess' and were able to fit us in their schedule quickly (for this and 2 other grab bars). Again, the Works crew were professional and we were very pleased with the results-- we definitely recommend them them!

Jesse and Lisa were amazing to work with. They were thoughtful and helpful when it came to creating…read morewhat we envisioned and how to do it. They communicate well and have made a step my step system to help you understand and navigate the building process. We highly recommend them for small and large projects.

Brad was easy to work with and understood what I was looking for. He was happy to revise the…read moreplan as we worked, and the end product was exactly what I was looking for. And his daughter Rachel coordinated everything smoothly.

I highly recommend Nederhoff Architecture for residential projects. Ours was a multi-level deck…read more I came to Brad with a specific vision in mind, and he brought it to life exactly as I'd imagined. He listened carefully and executed on a quick turnaround. The pricing was very reasonable and communications were a pleasure.

NEDC did a major design and renovation on our house in 2024, centering around the kitchen. It's…read morestill amazing to me how much positive impact this project has had on our lives. The new open space is just a joy to be in, even when we're not cooking, but even more so when we are. We are grateful for Schneidee's guidance through the design phase, recommending so much we would never have thought of ourselves, and generally being sure the new space would work for us. And it was tremendously comforting to have someone of John's expertise and resourcefulness guiding us through construction. Both Schneidee and John were a real pleasure to work with. I must admit, I thought "lifting spirits with spaces" was just a nice slogan, but it is indeed a real experience we have everyday. Super happy and super grateful!

We had a terrific experience working with David and his team. Our project ended up being smaller in…read morescope than we had originally anticipated, so David ended up giving us referrals to colleagues, rather than us working with him directly, but the interactions that we had with NEDC were, enjoyable, informative, and inspiring. David listened to our concerns and our ideas, and then brought other ideas to the table that we never would have thought of, but which would creatively solve our problems. He was a great listener, and then direct end up front with us about possibilities. We hope that we will have the opportunity to work with NEDC on a longer-term basis in the future.

Needed an architect fast after escrow finally closed on a loft in the south end. Had located Colin…read moreSmith through Service Magic, a professional contractor resource for build projects, to design a 2 bdrm + master bath addition. I needed a 1 week turnaround to get permits before the contractor went on a short vacation and to submit plans for HOA approval. Colin Smith and his colleague, Ian Hurlburt delivered big time. Sure it helped that I had a draft plan ready & selected a contractor with a detailed estimate. But that doesn't take from the fact that these guys did a brilliant job. This entire project - from realtor, mortgage broker, lawyers & bank - was plagued by unbelievable incompetence. Colin Smith saved the day for my first Boston real estate experience. They were professional and the results were creative.

Colin and his team are excellent architects. They did a…read more2,500 sq/ft addition for me and couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. The space, layout and flow was excellent. They maximized the small space I had available to use. Their office is right next to the building department and he is well known in town. He knew the building department, zoning bylaws and how to navigate the process. He helped shepherd the project through the Historic District hearing and Zoning Board hearing. Unlike the other reviewer, who clearly was a mad neighbor and did not use his service, the house she referred to was 15,000sq/ft, not 9,000. It seems she is the one who does not have a good sense of size! This is Lexington, expect over sized houses!

Alexandra and Kontseptual Inc. were a pleasure to work with throughout our basement renovation…read moreproject. Alexandra was available every step of the way, from creating the initial design for a new family room, bathroom and mudroom through selecting finish details, fixtures and even paint colors. Alexandra is professional, responsive and has a great eye for design - she made all of our decision making easy. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to do a home renovation.

My husband and I made the decision to hire architects because we'd seen so many unsightly split…read morelevel additions. Between the four of us, we came up with a plan that was not only aesthetically pleasing, but met all our specific, unique and sometimes challenging needs. Bill & Ksana were great to work with. They're experienced, detail oriented, friendly and professional. It's also nice that they're a family business who care about the environment and sustainability (but are not pushy about it). I highly recommend them.

Great price - best one I could find in the waltham area. Vanessa was also very responsive and…read moreaccommodating.

We have been using Neto's cleaning service for years. They are the best, will go out of their way…read moreto get the job done. They go above and beyond and we have them clean all our companies properties.

OK, I see one review for Mandarina Studio here, and it's pretty stellar. Let me second that, and…read moreadd a few more things. I retained their service when my partner and I bought a house in Brookline about a year ago. We decided that we basically get rid of all the stuff we had at that point and do the whole house based on a new concept, which we weren't sure about at that point. Plus, we are super busy people, professionally, so we couldn't spare lots of time on this project and so needed someone who was cool and dependable. And here (after we interviewed a few potential candidates) comes Amanda Reid, the principal of this design firm. She was something! First of all, she has such cool, sophisticated taste on everything we need advice on: furniture, wall color, redoing the whole kitchen and bathroom etc. We were originally into the super modern, kind of cold look, but she persuaded us to introduce some eclectic elements like antique pieces into the whole mix, and the resulting space is just unique, tasteful, and functional. Whenever we throw a home party, people who visit our house for the first time usually gasp entering the door. And we tell them we did everything by ourselves (just joking: we give the studio full credit gracefully and gratefully always). There are so many other things I can say, but this is already getting too long. Just a few more things. Amanda is super organized and a crystal clear communicator. Over the course of three-four months, she probably made hundreds, possibly thousands of decisions, small and big. She always presented in her inimitable perfectly clear way what our options were and executed everything in her effortless manner (her presentation skills are something to behold). At work, I interact with some of the smartest people in the world, but rarely have I witnessed such efficiency and transparency in communication. We wanted no headache, no pain, no drama because we are so busy, and Amanda definitely made our life easy. Anyway, to sum up, if you live in this area and have some big complex project, go with her. You wont' regret.

Principal designer and owner of Mandarina Studio, Amanda Reid has designed my personal residence, a…read morenewly acquired loft in Midtown West area of Manhattan in New York City. She was also responsible for interior renovations of common areas for several of my residential income producing properties in Boston and Manhattan. Through the entire process, Amanda demonstrated ultimate taste and passion for interior design. Her vision transformed outdated properties into contemporary stylish spaces. She was very considerate to my requirements and budget constraints. She didn't replace my vision with hers, like many designers do; instead, she adapted her vision to accommodate my needs as a client, while transforming it into a design masterpiece. Amanda is the best designer I have ever worked with through my career of thirteen years as an architect and real estate developer. I highly recommend her to everyone in my professional network for a variety of projects. Max Drivin