Home Design Trends, Design process, Green home design, accessory dwelling units
Stephen Frey
The Intuitive Home: Architecture for ...

Is your home a source of stress or a sanctuary? Discover the principles of The Intuitive Home by Arocordis Design. From acoustic zoning to flicker-free lighting, this Vermont architect’s guide explores how to create a 'Sensory Friendly Home' that supports Autism, ADHD, and Aging-in-Place for a lifetime of well-being.

The Intuitive Home: Architecture for Neuro-Inclusion and Aging in Place
Projects
Stephen Frey
Arocordis: Our Modern Vermont Home Design ...

Harvest time

Harvest Time - Fall brings the gifts of the season forward. So to do we with an update on recent work here in Vermont, some in design, others under construction or now finished. We are grateful to help our clients and their families into their next stage of life with their additions, renovations or new custom designed homes.

Arocordis: Our Modern Vermont Home Design Update (Fall 2025)
Stephen Frey
Independent Yet Together: Planning ...

Across Vermont, from the Champlain Valley, Central Vermont, to the Northeast Kingdom, families are rediscovering the benefits of living together, spanning generations under one roof. Whether it’s welcoming aging parents with grace, creating a supportive haven for adult children or other family members to stay, or simply choosing a more connected and sustainable way of life, multi-generational homes are an enduring part of Vermont’s values of family and community.  

These aren’t just houses; they are homesteads in the making, designed to share resources, strengthen bonds, and deepen our connection to this special place we call home. But creating a home that truly serves….

Independent Yet Together: Planning Multi-Generational Homes in Vermont
Design process
Stephen Frey
Renovation vs. Building New: Which Option is ...

Making the Right Home Design Decision in Central Vermont

When deciding between home renovation with additions or custom new construction, families in Central Vermont and beyond often face an important crossroads with no clear answers. At Arocordis Design in scenic Montpelier, we guide families through creating homes that truly reflect their needs and dreams, whether through thoughtful addition and remodeling design or new custom home design.

Common Concerns We Hear

Homeowners frequently ask us whether they should renovate their existing space or opt for new construction. Four key considerations influence this decision:

  • ·Low-interest rate mortgages make selling and buying new property less appealing.

  • Growing families need more comfortable living spaces……

Renovation vs. Building New: Which Option is Best for You?
Modern Farmhouse
Stephen Frey
From Ashes to Architecture, A New Home Rises: ...

In the hills of Central Vermont, a historic 1850s farmhouse once stood as a symbol of family heritage. When fire claimed this beloved home early in 2024, it threatened to erase generations of precious memories. Our Vermont architectural firm, Arocordis Design, is now helping this family create a new chapter in their story through thoughtful custom home design that connects their rich past to an exciting future….

From Ashes to Architecture, A New Home Rises: Modern Farmhouse Reborn

Renovation design

A Montpelier Gem Reimagined: Where History Meets Modern Living

A Montpelier Gem Reimagined: Where History Meets Modern Living

Nestled in the heart of Montpelier, a charming 1940s cottage, and its family was bursting at the seams. This cozy 24'x24' two-bedroom home on Terrace Street had a story to tell, but it needed a new chapter. Enter Arocordis Design, led by Stephen M. Frey architect, ready to breathe fresh life into this classic abode with inspired architectural design and planning.

The Challenge: From Snug to Spacious

Picture this: a family deeply rooted in their community, just a stone's throw from Montpelier's bustling downtown. They liked their location, but their beloved cottage was struggling to keep up with their growing needs and thriving landscape design-build business. They faced a dilemma: move away or transform their home and stay in town close to friends, schools, and…

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Summer hello - video thoughts on residential design, our process together and more

Summer hello - video thoughts on residential design, our process together and more

A short video where Stephen M. Frey, AIA, firm owner, and principal architect shares the origin of our name and our approach to inspired residential design and planning. Part of new occasional series on design.

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Working with us: Modern inspired architecture with soul.

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Working with us: Modern inspired architecture with soul.

Looking for a creative architect in Vermont to help you with your home design and planning project? Read on for more about Arocordis Design, how we work and why working with professional architects matters. With costs so high with often limited availability of homes to buy and fixup or land to buy to build on, expert assistance can really help. Read on for more.

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Upper Valley Modern Additions and Renovation

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Upper Valley Modern Additions and Renovation

Kismet comes in unexpected ways. Sometimes it lies in wait in plain sight. Late last winter, a couple hired us to design a modern-spirited set of renovations and additions for a home bought earlier the year before. The home was a plain 1960s era single-level ranch with great bones and potential for creative design. It lay next to his working beef farm in the hills of Vermont’s Upper Valley in a spectacular sprawling meadow.

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