The Solar Canopy was initially developed to incorporate sustainability into the development of the Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, a Charter School project the firm was instrumental in founding. The final design, a composites-based canopy for parking lots that provides PV power and captures rainwater for re-use, has been awarded both Design and Utility Patents. The prototype, funded by the RI Commerce Corporation, was installed at the Quonset Development HQ, Quonset, RI and continues to contribute Renewable Energy to the HQ Annex.

Originally a rustic South County “summer camp” with limited facilities, the owner commissioned DSR AIA & Assoc. to expand, modernize and thoroughly renovate the structure of this modern classic originally designed in the mid 1950’s by Rockwell DuMoulin, architect, included in the project was the addition of a much-needed kitchen wing, which freed up the capacious Great Room for family gatherings and entertaining, the modernization of all bathrooms, the addition of modern plumbing, lighting and laundry facilities, together with re-facing the interior walls with oiled fir plywood. What had once been a bachelor’s rustic cabin and get-away from the city was transformed, albeit with a light touch, into a comfortable family summer retreat on beautiful Long Pond.

This new second home was designed for a couple with two adult children and overlooks the Sakonnet River.  It consists of three interconnected elements.  The Central space contains the living area and kitchen, an office and separate den. A glass-walled Dining Room projects toward the river and terminates the common deck on the south end.  The Master bedroom suite is a separate connected structure on the North end of the deck.  A third connected structure on the south of the main central building houses two guest rooms on the second level with French doors opening onto the River and a Study on the first floor.  An expansive deck connects the two wings and central living space.

When the owners of historic Weeden Farm, one of the oldest privately held farms in New England, decided to divide their property, a generous benefactor stepped in to save a large portion of the land and underwrite the construction of The Barn, as it is known, to be used as the headquarters of the South Kingstown Land Trust. The new HQ building replaced a 19th Century building that had been used to hold farm equipment and as a summer residence for extended family members. The original building was beyond renovation, and DSR AIA & Assoc. was commissioned to design a new building on the original footprint. The design goal was to provide a modern multi-functional space acknowledging the original barn in scale and materials and was respectful of the character of the remaining 18th Century farm buildings. The main floor houses a large common area used for meetings and informal gatherings, as well as a modern catering kitchen and bathrooms. Upstairs, several offices, a library and conference room, and an additional bathroom serve the SKLT staff, while the addition of a large stone loggia on the ground floor welcomes summer visitors and groups. The Barn project received several design awards.

A luxurious coastal retirement home in Little Compton, RI. The clients wanted an elegant take on a classic New England style, taking every advantage of the magnificent view of Briggs Marsh. The principal elements are: Art Gallery in entrance foyer with a partially concealed stair leading to two guest bedrooms above, large central living room, master bedroom wing with study, kitchen/family room with a separate office in the south wing. All rooms have protected views of the marsh and/or surrounding landscape.