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Introduction—Architecture by the Sea Whether captivated by an island’s carefree attitude, warm temperatures, diverse residents, or simply caught in the trance of the ocean’s changing tides, island and coastal living offer that extra finesse to life that is hard to find elsewhere. It’s undeniable why many people navigate their way to a waterfront home. To […]
When an MMA client uses our services again and again, it is validation on both a personal and artistic level, and for us it is the highest compliment. Not long ago we had the good fortune to work with longstanding clients on another of their homes. The couple had visited and become captivated by the […]
When a Cape restaurant owner has a thriving breakfast and lunch eatery—much loved by discriminating New Yorkers as much by its own East Dennis locals—you can assume business is good. Very good. So it isn’t surprising when a new investment co-owner comes into the picture with plans for expansion. This was the moment Morehouse MacDonald […]
When initiating a new project for a vacation home or secluded getaway retreat, one of the first questions that come up is: should I hire a local architect or bring one architect with me? It is a superb question, and several of our clients have asked themselves over the years. Local or Remote—Which is Best? The answer […]
Sitting aloft the city high above the hustle and bustle resides a beautiful, 3,000 square foot penthouse overlooking the twinkling lights of Boston. Our client suffers from arthritis that impacts day-to-day activities. Movement as simple as opening a door can be uncomfortable. Typical door knobs and handles were not working, and our client was interested in […]
Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Inc., is proud to introduce its brand new company website. Internally conceived, the new site was designed and developed by the award-winning international WordPress agency Crowd Favorite. Carefully crafted and custom coded, the new MMA website delivers bold enlarged stunning imagery and powerful Social Web publishing capacity across all Internet devices, from your […]
Over the past couple of years, Morehouse MacDonald and Associates has been fortunate to establish a solid presence within two resort real estate development organizations—Four Seasons Resort Estates (FSRE) and Kiawah Partners—working, respectively, on new homes within master-planned resort communities for private clients. In our initial foray into Caribbean architecture, we have had both the […]
Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Inc., was prominently featured in the May-June, 2014 issue of New England Home Magazine for its project ‘Wellesley Country House.‘ The firm collaborated with noted Los Angeles-based interior designer James Radin, whose residential interiors work has also garnered the attention of Hollywood with set design for blockbuster films Something’s Gotta Give, […]
Every now and again, a new client approaches our practice with a clear vision in their mind: they want to live in a structure that utilizes a true timber-frame approach. Often this request is infused with a sincere love for the beauty of wood. In other cases, clients have had close contact with a true […]
Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Inc., was featured in the March 2000 issue of the highly coveted industry periodical Architectural Digest, for its work on the ‘Boston Tower Penthouse‘ project. Working in tandem with the Boston interior design firm Bierly-Drake Associates, the apartment design was conceived to showcase the owner’s collection of contemporary painting and sculpture. Located […]
Anthony M. Frausto-Robledo, AIA, LEED AP, has been with MMA since 1999. In 2018 he was promoted to associate principal and leads the studio’s digital practice management.
Growing up in Santa Barbara, California, he began his early architectural career with the noted west coast architect Jack Lionel Warner, working on country clubs, libraries, and custom residences. He has more than three decades of experience across a range of building types, including urban design in foreign markets. At MMA, he has spearheaded many of the firm’s non-residential projects—Ritz Carleton House Lobby and The Marshside Restaurant, among others.
Anthony has strong competencies in digital technologies in practice and is a respected writer on the subject. At the 2013 ABX Conference in Boston, The Boston Architectural College honored him with the 2013 Alumni in Practice Award for Architecture — “for contributions he has made to the profession informing the global architecture, engineering, and construction communities.”
He sits on the current Boston Architectural College AAC (Alumni Advisory Council).
Bachelor of Architecture
Boston Architectural Center, School of Architecture
Studies in Renaissance Art and Architecture
SACI/Studio Arts Center International, Florence, Italy
Continuing Studies
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Eileen Shields joined MMA in 1989 as Office Manager. During her more than 25 years with MMA, her position has evolved along with the growth of the firm. In addition to general office management, Eileen’s responsibilities also include bookkeeping, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, insurance, and human resource management.
Eileen brings to MMA several years of experience in a variety of business settings including medical, insurance, accounting, and financial services.
B.A. in Business and Art History
Southeastern Massachusetts University
Kyle McCreight Carroll is a talented project designer who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College and received her Master of Architecture from Miami University.
Her previous experience includes custom home design with all phases from pre-design to interiors to construction administration. Sustainable architecture has been a strong focus for Kyle since her academic days. She became LEED certified in 2008 and received her architecture license in 2010.
Bachelor of Science
Oberlin College
Master of Architecture
Miami University
Duncan Morton joined the MMA team as a Project Architect. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Bates College and a Master’s in Education from Boston College.
After working for many years as a software engineer, he pursued his life-long passion for architecture. He received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Virginia.
Duncan worked for an architectural firm in Charlottesville, Virginia for more than 18 years. His projects included historic estates where he was able to modify structures to suit modern amenities while retaining the homes’ original character.
Duncan is certified by the National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB). He is a registered architect in Massachusetts and Virginia.
B.A. in Mathematics
Bates College
Masters of Architecture
University of Virginia
James Christopherson joined MMA in 2000 and brings diverse experiences in design and building construction expertise spanning more than 25 years. Among those are several years in the design of large-scale medical facilities, assisted care communities, and nursing homes. James has also practiced for several years as an independent architectural designer and visual communications consultant. He has designed private residences, condominiums, banks, libraries, and office buildings; additionally, he has produced major illustrations for many of the Boston areas’ most respected architecture firms.
As a project designer at MMA, James is involved in all phases of the design and building process with a particular expertise and focus on the firm’s visual communication needs—developing both computer-generated imagery as well as traditional hand-drawn and watercolor artist’s renderings.
AE Degree–Architectural Engineer
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Elizabeth Cameron joined the interiors design division of Morehouse MacDonald and Associates in 2017. The Oklahoma native moved to Boston in 2012 to pursue a degree in Architectural Studies with a minor in Visual Arts from Boston University which she received in January of 2016. She also studied European architectural history in Venice during her education at Boston University.
Elizabeth earned her Masters of Arts degree in Interior Architecture at Suffolk University in 2018. She is focused on several interior projects at Morehouse MacDonald, both local and afar.
Bachelor of Arts
Boston University
Master of Arts
Suffolk University
John S. MacDonald, AIA, is principal and owner of Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Inc. and has served in that capacity since 1988, directing the firm’s growth and management. John serves as Principal-in-Charge of each project and is responsible for setting overall design direction within the firm. His designs have appeared in numerous design and professional magazines such as Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Boston Common, Cape Cod & Islands Home Magazine, Boston Magazine and Trends Magazine. In addition, John has appeared on the cable television channel HGTV discussing the firm’s architectural work and showcasing several key projects.
John S. MacDonald is a registered architect in the states of Massachusetts, Maine, South Carolina and New Jersey, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Boston Society of Architects.
Bachelor of Arts
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Architecture
Boston Architectural Center, School of Architecture
