Situated right in the agricultural landscape of Hollis, this project centers on a thoughtful entrance experience that unifies a historic main house with a new addition, a modern barn used as an ADU and a garage structure. Working in close collaboration with Making Architecture, the design strategy utilizes the landscape as a connection, weaving these three independent volumes into a singular and cohesive farmstead composition for the family.

The site progression begins with a sense of discovery. Drawing from the land itself, the design incorporates a prominent retaining wall crafted from weathered stones found directly on site. This feature serves as a grounded anchor at the front of the main house, echoing the rugged stone walls characteristic of the historic orchards and farm boundaries that define the Hollis heritage. This primary gesture establishes a clear sense of arrival while gently negotiating the natural topography of the site.

As the owners move through the property, the landscape acts as a deliberate guide, framing the transition between the historic residence and the new architectural interventions. The layout prioritizes a borrowed agricultural view, strategically positioning plantings and pathways to pull the eye toward the surrounding pastoral vistas. This approach blurs the line between the private domestic gardens and the broader horizon, celebrating the expansive rural context and the town's enduring connection to the land.