Residential
Patrick Connors AIA and Mary Dorsey Brewster AIA have created numerous attention getting residences for families throughout Rhode Island and New England. Each design is the result of a client-centric process that enables us to uniquely suit individual clients and add delight to daily living.
Our interview process helps us identify the most important elements to you and use them as a basis of a new design. We start with the largest elements in the design and later drill down into the details, offering options and listening carefully to input. We are looking for opportunities to add daylight, celebrate views, and create people centered gathering spaces.
As you look at our projects, please notice that they are as individual as our clients. There are no cookie cutter solutions!
Alluring Alteration
Beach-Chic
Easton Point
Alvstranden
Ship Shape
Gioiello del Mare
Sea Spray
Butler Court
Baycliff
On Point
Vela Vista
Cliff Walk Cottage
Camp Tutko
Garden to Table
Classic Revived
Long View Reimagined
Barefoot Way
Carriage House
Carrig Hall
Bungalow Haven
Shingle Shocked
Craftsman Cottage
Sympathetic Addition
Bay’s Edge Hall
Ramped and Revamped
Adams Point
Barrington Farm House
Stone Court
The New Craftsman
Agua Joia
Stranden House
Recreational Retreat
This Old House™
Giardino Pareti
Newport Brick Restoration
Residential Studio Leaders
Patrick Connors, AIA
Partner
Pat has a unique ability to find options for responsive, functional, and livable spaces, and put together projects that translate well into a buildable reality. A partner for over a decade, he brings his well of ingenious solutions, keen eye, and sense of humor to each project. He began his training at UMass Amherst and has a master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Colorado. He is an active member of his local Building Board of Review.
Mary Dorsey Brewster, AIA
Emeritus
Mary founded the practice studio in 1988. She believes that design can improve client’s lives. Her creative vision, backed up by solid technical knowledge and long experience, generates optimal design solutions for clients and communities alike. Her professional degree from Rhode Island School of Design and her eye for strong composition have guided her work since. She serves on the RI State Board of Processional Licensure.
“[BTGA] brought inspiration, vision, and professionalism to a year-long gut rehab project to a 92-year old house that sorely needed it. We are 110% delighted with the final product - and are grateful that we selected Brewster Thornton as our architect. The project came in on schedule, on budget and fully met our expectations for livability and beauty. I am a raving fan - and happily recommend [BTGA] to anyone that asks.”