Catherine Truman Architecture & Interiors

Catherine Truman Architecture & Interiors Catherine Truman Architecture & Interiors is an architecture and interior design firm in Somerville, MA, with a focus on residential work.

06/12/2026

House Tour of a Contemporary Conversion in Cambridge - Transformation of a former two-family residence resulted a light-filled, single-family home designed for modern family life. The interior was reimagined to create a continuous, open ground floor—bringing together living, dining, and kitchen spaces—while large lift-and-slide doors extend the home seamlessly into the landscape beyond. A reworked ribbon stair, paired with a dormer expansion, provides both functional clarity and a unifying architectural element that connects each level of the house. Clean detailing, full-height doors, and a restrained material palette of rift oak, gray, and white create a calm, cohesive environment.

Crafts!!! Making mock ups of light fixtures to hang in a project under construction so the clients can see them in the s...
05/06/2026

Crafts!!! Making mock ups of light fixtures to hang in a project under construction so the clients can see them in the space! This augments three d renderings we also show (I'd include here but this client is very private and we honor that by not sharing images of their project).

04/21/2026

By day, it’s all about restraint and clarity. By dusk, this Second Empire architectural gem truly sparkles. Oversized windows and doors pour light outward, turning the house into a lantern—softly illuminating its historic shell while hinting at the calm, modern interiors inside.

04/07/2026

Minimal, but exacting. Gracefully arched steel windows lead into a quiet retreat where antique brick floors, Venetian plaster walls, and custom cabinetry set a restrained palette. Oversized steel doors fold fully open, turning the pool house into an airy arcade, tuned to sea breezes and slow afternoons. A tucked‑in sitting room offers shade, while the kitchenette is equally suited to casual lunches and evening cocktails. Effortless, refined, and made for summer.

03/16/2026

This Boston condo renovation balances warmth, simplicity, and purpose. The rift oak cabinetry anchors the kitchen and dining spaces, creating a soft, contemporary backdrop that still nods to traditional craftsmanship.
The clients were transitioning from a spacious suburban Georgian home, so maximizing storage and maintaining distinct rooms—like keeping the kitchen separate—were essential.

03/02/2026

Victorian Renovation + Addition on the Cambridge / Somerville Line.
Our clients had loved living in their historic home for years. But like many older houses, it wasn’t keeping up with how they lived. A relatively modest extension made a major impact — proving that smart design can transform how a home lives while honoring its history.


02/08/2026

CTA is both honored and thrilled to be on the cover of New England Home magazine's March/April 2026 issue. Set within gardens originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, this 1,000 SF pool house is a beautiful example of “quiet architecture.” Designed to defer to its surroundings, it features a custom historic green palette, preserved old-growth trees, and calming, flower light plantings that create a serene retreat seamlessly integrated into the landscape. With verdant, tranquil plantings guiding the transition from the historic garden rooms to a modern coastal escape, the space feels as though it has always been part of the property. Our extraordinary partners at b+h Custom Builders and Pate Landscape Architecture crafted a design so timeless that visitors often assume the structure is a century old.

01/20/2026

MOUNTAIN RETREAT | NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND Designed as a contemporary four-season escape, this four-bedroom vacation home sits on an existing 30’ x 30’ foundation, thoughtfully oriented to capture sweeping mountain views. A highly efficient floor plan places the primary suite, kitchen, and a dramatic double-height living and dining space on the main level, with three guest bedrooms tucked above. Rustic hickory floors add warmth and character, grounding the home’s clean, modern lines. CTA led both the architectural design and the furnishings, creating a cohesive retreat that feels refined yet connected to its rugged setting.

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12/15/2025

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12/10/2025

For this First Period 1600s home, a modern-day kitchen was long overdue. The new addition mirrors the original steep roof pitch, creating a vaulted, antique beam-lined interior filled with light. Dark gray cabinetry, soapstone counters, and an elm island ground the space, while reclaimed pine floors bridge old and new.

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1 Fitchburg Street, Unit C322
Cambridge, MA
02143

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+18572852500

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