Hosted by the New England Chapter in Partnership with Boston Design Center
Join us for Conversation with Ferguson and Shamamian Architects followed by a cocktail reception
For more than thirty years, Ferguson & Shamamian Architects has been one of the country’s leading residential architecture firms, renowned for designing custom homes that embody a mastery of traditional architectural vocabularies, an unmatched dedication to craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of the dynamic collaboration between clients, architecture, interiors, landscape, and construction. As illustrated in their new book COLLABORATIONS: Architecture Interiors Landscapes, Ferguson & Shamamian’s approach to architectural design seamlessly harmonizes timeless, understated classical character, proportion and detail with a keen understanding of their clients’ tastes, desires, and necessities for modern life.
Join firm partners Tom McManus and Scott Sottile for an exclusive conversation at the Boston Design Center with renowned design editor and president of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s New England Chapter, Nancy Berry. As they open the doors to projects in the Northeast and around the country through gorgeous photography and plans, they will explain how Ferguson & Shamamian’s collaborative approach allows them to design truly one-of-a-kind residences that reflect the lives and personalities of their clients.
After the conversation please join us at the Waterworks showroom, located on the first floor of the BDC, for cocktails and appetizers.
Thomas J. McMANUS
Raised in Massachusetts, Tom McManus joined Ferguson & Shamamian in 1998 and was named partner in 2021. While receiving his bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, he met Stephen Chrisman and Damian Samora, now fellow partners. Tom has long been dedicated to fostering the relationship between clients and their teams, from the architect and interior designer, to the landscape architect and builder. This sense of collaboration and cohesiveness underlies each of his projects. He is also instrumental in the firm’s commitment to utilizing the best tools and practices for drawing, modeling and communication. Tom has designed new residences and worked on renovations across the country and in Canada, from Manhattan to Santa Monica, Nashville to Nantucket, and Hobe Sound to Toronto. A Fellow Emeritus of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, Tom served on the editorial board of the organization’s annual journal, The Classicist, as well its 10-year-anniversary publication, A Decade of Art & Architecture. He led the teams for the firm’s 2016 Bulfinch Award and 2018 Mizner Award and has worked with many returning clients on multiple projects, each distinct in style and location. Tom lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.
Scott J. Sottile
Growing up in Virginia surrounded by historic buildings and classical American architectural influences, Scott Sottile was determined to have a career in architecture. He earned his Bachelor of Architectural History with a minor in Historic Preservation from the University of Virginia and during an intensive two-year internship with Office of the Architect for the Academical Village, was proud to be involved in the hands-on restoration work of Jefferson’s Lawn Buildings. He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and came to Ferguson & Shamamian in 2005. Some of Scott’s most recent projects include a new waterfront family compound in Maine, the restoration of an iconic, historic estate in East Hampton, and new houses in California and Florida. Active in community service, he was a member of the Restoration Committee that oversaw a two-year renovation of the historic Church of St. Francis Xavier in Manhattan, a project that won the 2011 Lucy G. Moses Award from The New York Landmarks Conservancy and the 2011 Victorian Society Award. He is also an avid gardener, and spends most weekends with his partner and their two whippets in Sag Harbor.