Aline Architecture, formerly Architects Studio Ltd, is a small architectural practice and construction company that prides itself on excellent design solutions to problems of all scales. Our range of services include: architectural design, interior design, landscape architecture and installation, urban design and new construction and remodeling. We specialize in sensitive environmental sites that are unique to Cape Cod and work closely with environmental and alternative energy consultants to provide innovative sustainable solutions and educational seminars to keep the public informed. Our work is predominantly in the field of residential design and construction but we have experience with small commercial, institutional and urban design projects as well. We love to be involved in a project from beginning to end but are happy to jump in to provide an hourly consultation on an interior space, a color consultation, a tricky structural problem or to plan and help realize a deep energy retrofit of an existing building. The Principal Architect, Joy Cuming AIA, is a LEED Accredited Professional and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Our commitment to design excellence as well as the diversity of our skills, which include architectural design, interior design and urban design, offers our clients a unique range of services within one office. We also offer a turnkey solution encompassing the Preliminary Design, Design Development, Working Drawings and Building Construction. A. PRELIMINARY DESIGN I. SITE STUDIES a. Boundaries of setbacks b. Septic system and well c. Conservation, Board of Health, Site Engineers d. Orientation, path of sun, views, topography e. Access spaces, driveways, parking, and paths f. Construction vehicles, material stockpiles g. Plotting of natural features - trees, etc. II. SITE PLAN- Presentation Drawing a. Design of site based on (AI) b. House preliminary plan on site III. DESIGN OF HOUSE a. Client meetings to establish the program for the house taking into consideration the special and budgetary concerns of the client. b. Generation of house design from program and site information IV. HOUSE PRESENTATION DRAWINGS a. 1/8” = 1’-0” scale drawings of floor plans, elevations & sections b. Perspective drawings of house and site B. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT I. CLIENT MEETINGS a. Program changes b. Design changes and refinements II. STUDY AND REDESIGN III. REWORK OF PRESENTATION DRAWINGS C.WORKING DRAWINGS I. DESIGN REFINEMENT a. 1/4” = 1’-0” scale study layouts - plans b. Study and design of structural system c. Study and design of construction methods and materials d. Window and door selections- refinement of elevations e. Study and design of details-trim, eaves, soffits, joinery f. Study and design of mechanical systems g. Kitchen design II. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS a. Presentation of information from (CI) in clear drawings, numbers and words. III. BIDDING PHASE a. Overseeing the process of finding the appropriate builder. D. INTERIOR DESIGN AND DETAILING I. STUDY AND DESIGN OF INTERIOR SPACES a. Kitchen and bathrooms b. Stairwells c. Built-ins, seats, cabinets, shelving d. Trim details e. Joinery details f. Choosing of finish materials g. Furniture layouts II. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS a. Presentation of information from (DI) in drawings, b. Words and numbers E. SUPERVISION I. JOB VISITS a. Check progress and quality of the work b. Answer questions and solve problems to facilitate construction c. Anticipate problems d. Anticipate opportunities to make the building better and easier to build In addition to the full architectural services listed which can be contracted at the beginning of the project or on an hourly basis for each phase. We also offer partial services on an hourly basis.

• We brainstorm or perform hourly design consultations
• We advise on potential building sites before or after purchase.
• We provide a cost analysis for your project.
• We offer representation through regulatory boards.
• We offer interior design of spaces.

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES Flooring. Lighting. Furniture. Fabrics. Fixtures. Hardware. With so many products and options available in today’s interior design market, it is sometimes difficult to determine what suits YOU. Aline Architecture, Inc. can help you identify, research and creatively resolve design issues in order to create a functional and quality interior environment. Deciding to change or add onto your interior space, although exciting, can be intimidating. Your house is an extension of you, and the design of your home should reflect and fulfill your personal vision. We can help accomplish this goal by providing assistance in every phase of a design project, using conceptual planning and aesthetic and technical solutions to create interiors that are not only practical, but also provide comfort, security and beauty. Aline Architecture, Inc. can simply point you in the right direction or help you to transform your interior space from concept to creation. Our services include consultation to help determine project goals and objectives, generating ideas for the functional and aesthetic possibilities of the space, creating illustrations and renderings, working in compliance with applicable building and safety codes, monitoring and managing construction and installation of design, providing design resources, selecting and purchasing fixtures, furnishings, products, and materials, and designing and managing fabrication of custom furnishings and interior details. Aline Architecture, Inc. provides an initial complimentary consultation in order to discuss the nature of your project. Services are billed hourly thereafter.

Landscape Design & Installation Services No building looks complete until it is integrated with its site. The placement of a building on a site demands a careful consideration of the dynamic variables that give the site its unique qualities: the path of the sun, the prevailing winds, the location of critical vegetation and other natural elements, view potential within and beyond the site, the impact of neighboring buildings, topography, soil conditions and site access. Aline Architecture, Inc. is expanding the services offered to our clients, to include landscape design and installation of all design elements. We have always been sensitive to the creation of outdoor spaces and the integration of the man-made environment with the natural. We are now collaborating with a landscape architect to broaden our understanding of plant materials and other natural elements in order to achieve a greater synthesis between the building and the landscape or streetscape. We believe that a design project always involves the resolution of the interior and exterior spaces so that there is a seamless interplay between the two. Environmental Consultancy and Site Mitigation Development of any kind can have a profoundly negative impact on the sensitive eco systems on Cape Cod. We have learned a great deal about designing with nature over the past few decades, but there is still so much to learn about maintaining the equilibrium of the natural systems when you begin to alter the terrain, the hydrology and the percentage of vegetation. We are fortunate to have an environmental consultant on board who has a profound knowledge of the sensitive natural environments on Cape Cod and has a comprehensive understanding of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act and the By-Laws established in each township to further protect resource areas. We are committed to promoting the health and sustainability of all natural systems on any site with which we are involved. We identify all resource areas and establish strict protocols for contractors to follow in all stages of construction. This ensures that mitigations are in place to protect the site during construction and during the period of re-growth. Our expanded multidisciplinary practice allows us to take on a wider variety of projects and ensures a seamless connectivity between the different parameters of the design work.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES As well as providing architectural services, Aline Architecture, Inc. is a licensed and fully insured provider of General Contracting and Construction Services for residential properties designed by our firm. We handle the entire process from design to construction. With one firm handling all of your needs, the entire process is streamlined.

• We handle new construction as well as additions and remodeling and coordinate all aspects of the construction process for you
• We estimate the cost of construction and keep you informed of unforeseen changes in the market that impact your budget
• We subcontract professional and highly competent insured carpenters, framers, roofers, masons, foundation specialists, excavators, painters, landscapers, electricians, plumbers and members of all the trades to assure the finest workmanship
• We have strong, long-standing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers who provide us with excellent service
• We supervise the construction and make sure all work adheres to the plans
• We provide contract management services described on the following page to insure proper accounting and communication with our clients

• Prepare building contracts and cover letters, format estimates and package plans and specifications, etc.
• Prepare a weekly progress report for each project and email or mail it to the owner(s) - review work completed on the project during the previous week and work planned for the current week and following week
• Create a cash flow report for each project - review all paid invoices for the past week, copy the invoices for the owner(s), review labor and break it down into budget categories and track all the paid expenses and income received on the cash flow report (Excel spreadsheet) - new expenses are anticipated for the next two weeks and entered into the new cash required portion of the report - account for all cash received and deliver progress payments to the builder
• Mail all reports (progress report-weekly/cash flow-bi-weekly) to owner(s) along with copies of all paid invoices for the period with a copy of reports sent to the builder as well
• Provide on-going, general assistance in scheduling subcontractors, debris removal, materials delivery, etc. as needed to ease the process

JOY CUMING, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Joy Cuming is the Principal Architect of Aline Architecture Inc of Orleans, MA (formerly Architects Studio Ltd of South Wellfleet, MA). She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. She holds a Council Record at NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) and is a licensed Construction Supervisor and Home Improvement Contractor in Massachusetts. Joy, a LEED Accredited Professional, has been designing small commercial and residential projects in sensitive environmental areas for twenty five years. She has extensive experience presenting projects to local regulatory boards. She is a member of the Cape and Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative as well as a member of NESEA. Joy received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Western Australia and her Masters of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. A characteristic element of her architectural practice is the careful positioning of a building to respond harmoniously with the environment on the site. This is a critical consideration necessary to maximize the potential for harnessing the natural energies that are abundant on every site. She has developed interdisciplinary relationships with environmental professionals and embraces sustainable principles using innovative, environmental technologies. Joy enjoys working with the community outreach programs, to educate people in ways that will improve the condition of their existing buildings and reduce energy consumption or to demonstrate how to incorporate energy conscious design practices into new buildings. She also enjoys running educational workshops about space and place making for children. She resides in Orleans, MA and has one son, Loren, who is an actor and a web site designer in NYC.

Trevor Pontbriand is an architectural designer with over 10 years of professional experience at Aline Architecture Inc. (formerly Architects Studio LTD). He is currently working towards obtaining licensure, a process which involves the successful completion of nine divisions of the Architectural Registration Exam. During his time at Aline Architecture, Trevor has overseen the office’s transition from hand drawing to computer aided drafting, as well as spearheading our green building initiative. Through continuing education courses and personal research, he strives to advance the office’s knowledge of practical green building options. Trevor has been active in local building and conservation issues, having served over six years on the Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals, including three years as its chairman. He is currently serving as a trustee for the Wellfleet Conservation Trust. A lifelong summer resident of Cape Cod, Trevor moved here permanently upon finishing his education at the Rhode Island School of Design. He currently resides in Wellfleet with his wife and daughter.

Diana Zaglio grew up in New York City but spent many of her childhood summers visiting Cape Cod Massachusetts. After graduating from high school she attended Cornell University where she received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell’s College of Art, Architecture and Planning. Diana worked at both an architecture firm and a landscape architecture firm in New York City before relocating to Cape Cod. Diana joined Aline Architecture, formerly Architects Studio Ltd. in July 2001. Her work at the firm includes architectural design, construction documentation, model building, graphic design and web design.

Robin is a native New Yorker, with a life-long love of music, art, the deep blue sea, animal friends, and finding ways to make people smile. Robin has Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA., where she majored in Composition, and the Recording Arts. A Graduate of the High School of Art & Design in NYC, with a concentration in Commercial Art, Theater/Display Arts and Photography. Certification in History of Art from the Medici Institute, in Florence, Italy. Certification in Advertising Concepts from the School of Visual Arts, NY, NY., Certification in Desktop Publishing, from Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ. She has taught students the "sound mixdown process" at Berklee in her junior and senior year, and was the first live sound engineer for the grand opening of the famous Berklee Performance Center. Some of Robin’s sound engineering experiences include Ravi Shankar, Chuck Mangione, Herb Pomeroy, Kenny G, Miles Davis, and various big and small bands. Robin has a passion for music and is an accomplished singer/songwriter/composer and musician. She was classically trained on piano from the age of 5, is a lead vocalist, and an acoustic guitarist, and electric bassist. She also enjoys playing hand percussion. Robin’s experience composing and performing professionally, began at age 12, and spans decades. Some 'daytime' career highlights: Catalog Color/Print Coordinator, Appleseeds, a women’s retailer & catalog company in Beverly, MA. Product Development Coordinator for Calvin Klein Cosmetics/Unilever Cosmetics International, Inc. in Mount Olive, NJ. Studio/Mechanical Artist and Associate Studio Manager -Torre, Renta, Lazur, Inc., a healthcare advertising agency in Parsippany, NJ. Jr. Art Director for Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide -NY, N.Y., a consumer print and broadcast advertising agency. Now, happy and fortunate to be an integral part of Aline Architecture, as Office Manager, surrounded by very talented architects and designers, the deep blue sea, new animal friends, art in architecture, naturally, and music. ...and if you ask, she’ll write you a jingle, and try to make you laugh and smile!