Manmade design and natural beauty meld in Rhode Island | Brian Vanden Brink Photography
Nationally acclaimed architectural firm Shope Reno Wharton is known for designing beautiful, livable, and enduring homes. Clients come to them for their refined vision and thorough design process whether they’re looking to build an inviting mountain home in Colorado or a stately Greenwich manor in the country.
Waterfront homes present unique opportunities and challenges for architects, including Shope Reno Wharton. There’s much to consider, especially since these locales call for two front elevations. The goal is to inspire awe in those approaching by land or by sea.
From coast to coast, Shope Reno Wharton excels at creating sophisticated, one-of-a-kind homes on the water. They approach each project by first gaining a comprehensive understanding of the site and then engaging in mindful collaboration with the client. The end result always exceeds expectations, draws praise, and often ends up on the pages of respected design publications.
Want to see for yourself? Tour the gallery below to discover 19 of their splashiest waterfront creations.
1/31A South Carolina stunner | Neil Landino Photography
2/31A South Carolina stunner | Neil Landino Photography
3/31Modern and traditional style merge along a storied New England coast | Scott Frances Photography
4/31Modern and traditional style merge along a storied New England coast | Scott Frances Photography
5/31A unique Fairfield County site deserved a magnificent residence to match | Stanley Jesudowich Photography
6/31A unique Fairfield County site deserved a magnificent residence to match | Stanley Jesudowich Photography
7/31Rustic grandeur abounds at a lake house in the Adirondacks | Durston Saylor Photography
8/31Rustic grandeur abounds at a lake house in the Adirondacks | Durston Saylor Photography
9/31Rustic grandeur abounds at a lake house in the Adirondacks | Durston Saylor Photography
10/31Stone shines at this Fairfield County creation | Scott Frances Photography
11/31Stone shines at this Fairfield County creation | Scott Frances Photography
12/31Kiawah Island splendour | Photograph by Eric Piasecki
13/31Kiawah Island splendour | Photograph by Eric Piasecki
14/31A Cape Cod home with style that endures | Durston Saylor Photography
15/31A Cape Cod home with style that endures | Durston Saylor Photography
16/31A traditional Rhode Island home with timeless allure | Photograph courtesy of Shope Reno Wharton
17/31Stately sophistication in Connecticut | Photograph courtesy of Shope Reno Wharton
18/31Stately sophistication in Connecticut | Photograph courtesy of Shope Reno Wharton
19/31A Cape Cod home calls for traditional elegance | Peter Margonelli Photography
20/31Manmade design and natural beauty meld in Rhode Island | Brian Vanden Brink Photography
21/31A coastal gem in Connecticut | Tim Lee Photography
22/31Luxury outdoor living in Long Island | Trevor Tondro Photography
23/31Water is the backyard of this Greenwich creation | Photograph by Robert Benson
24/31A nautical Nantucket dream | Nat Rea Photography
25/31A nautical Nantucket dream | Nat Rea Photography
26/31Secluded serenity at a waterfront Westchester manor | Daniel Milstein Photography
27/31A peek of Rhode Island radiance | Read McKendree Photography
28/31This new home in Rhode Island looks like a long-standing staple | Photograph courtesy of Shope Reno Wharton
29/31Wishes came true with this Westchester estate | Robert Benson Photography
30/31Wishes came true with this Westchester estate | Robert Benson PhotographyWishes came true with this Westchester estate | Robert Benson Photography
31/31Wishes came true with this Westchester estate | Robert Benson Photography
From South Carolina to the Adirondacks to Nantucket, homeowners with a desire for elegant waterfront living know Shope Reno Wharton will not disappoint. That’s because SRW looks at each property from all angles to create timeless masterpieces that will impress guests for generations to come.
Their team of seasoned architects aims to tailor their meticulous designs to the existing natural surroundings. “Architecture needs to embrace the landscape,” shares the award-winning firm.
Many wishes came true with this Westchester estate | Robert Benson Photography
That means positioning as many spaces as possible toward towering views while minimizing any awareness of one’s neighbors. Shope Reno Wharton often achieves this using dramatic sweeping rooflines emulating ocean waves and covered porches that truly feel like grand outdoor living rooms.
You can see in their work that there is a complete integration of the interiors and the outdoors. No start and stop, just pure harmony.
Lines blur at a majestic home in Cape Cod | Scott Frances Photography
Besides the stately beauty that immediately captivates you, these waterfront residences are full of forward-thinking design principles. Energy efficiency, care for the environment, year-round leisure, and dependability are all guides for Shope Reno Wharton as they work with eager clients to devise exceptional estates.
“We are humbled and grateful to have clients who share our passion for architectural design and extraordinary homes. The building blocks of successful architecture remain the same regardless of style or location,” asserts the firm.
To learn more about Shope Reno Wharton and to see how you can work with them on future endeavors, visit shoperenowharton.com.
This article appears in the October 2023 issue of DailyDeeds.