Fall / Winter 2024
AD100
Palm trees and manicured hedges line a curved gravel driveway leading to a white house with green shutters. Morning sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene, lush atmosphere. AD100 is displayed in white in the lower left corner.
A rustic wooden barn with double sliding doors open, revealing a cozy interior. Stone path leads to the entrance. Outdoor wicker furniture with cushions and a white scalloped umbrella sit on a patio, surrounded by greenery and trees. Sunlight shines from behind the barn.
A two-story house with pale green shutters and white walls sits behind neatly trimmed bushes, framed by tall palm trees. A gravel driveway leads to the entrance, and the sky above is clear and blue.
Spacious living room with patterned rugs, beige sofas, armchairs, glass coffee table, dining table with chairs, indoor plants, art on cream walls, and a fireplace with a mirror above it. Large windows let in natural light, creating a bright and inviting space.

WE ARE DELIGHTED to again be included in Architectural Digest’s AD100, a list we’ve appeared on for over a decade now. It’s a testament to our team and to our clients, who enable us to do our best work. To the editors at AD and to all of our many collaborators and team members, thank you! To see the full AD100 list, click here >
[Photos by Eric Piasecki]

A stone building with a dark green door labeled American Boat House stands by calm water. Wooden docks extend from the structure. Tall trees and lush greenery surround the building under a bright sky. Rocks and a lawn are visible near the waters edge.
Gold silhouette of an archer atop a sphere, drawing a bow. Below, bold gray serif text reads BULFINCH AWARDS on a white background.
A spacious living room with a high vaulted wooden ceiling, exposed beams, and a loft with railings. Cozy sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table sit on a striped rug. Plants, bookshelves, and decor add warmth; stairs lead to the loft above.
Bulfinch Awards

We are honored to receive a Bulfinch Award in the “Residential Restoration, Renovation, or Addition” category for our restoration and renovation of The American Boathouse. The awards ceremony was held on November 9, 2024, at the Harvard Club of Boston.

The American Boathouse, originally built in 1904, has a rich history and appears on the National Register of Historic Places, which means no major changes could be made to its appearance. In collaboration with landscape architect Stephen Mohr and builder Jay Fischer, we were able to faithfully restore the Boathouse in form and function, reusing as much of the existing building material as possible, while reimagining it for a new generation of owners. [Photos by Eric Piasecki] 

Maine House Tour

GIL AND HIS WIFE, interior designer Courtnay Daniels, were happy to welcome Frederic magazine and Schumacher into their Maine home in August for a video house tour. Tune in to hear Gil share details of the renovation and the planning of this special property, and to learn more about what makes Maine so special for both of them. [Film by Frederic]

A person sketches a statue atop a pedestal in a large, open notebook on a wooden picnic table outdoors. The persons hand holds a pencil, and a clipboard rests under the notebook. The persons jacket and grass are partially visible.
A man sits and smiles on a wooden bench inside a rustic shelter with a tiled roof and wooden pillars. He holds a white rectangular object on his lap. The shelter has small windows and a brick floor. The background is partially visible greenery.
Lutyens Tour

Continuing education has always been an important part of our firm culture and our team members regularly attend tours, classes and symposiums about architecture, design and landscape. In November, design associate Chris Whelan was fortunate to join an ICAA tour focusing on the architecture of Sir Edwin Lutyens, which provided an opportunity to visit and study various country residences and other sites designed by Lutyens and his contemporaries in Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent in England. [Photos courtesy of Chris Whelan and the ICAA]

NYSID Exhibition
Architectural sketch of a living room east elevation with a central fireplace, two candlesticks on the mantel, a sofa to the right, potted plant to the left, wall lamp above, and decorative paneling on the walls.
Two people stand closely in front of a framed architectural sketch displayed on a wall. The person on the left has short hair with a decorative hair clip and wears a patterned dress. The person on the right has light hair and wears a black-and-white patterned garment.
A pencil-drawn model of a room with shelves, vases, and antlers is displayed in a museum. Reflections show several people observing and discussing the art, some holding brochures, with framed artwork hung on the walls behind them.
Architectural sketch shows a classic room elevation. Centered is a dresser with a large ornate mirror and lamp, flanked by two tall French doors. Curtains hang on both sides. To the left is an armchair, and to the right, a wall sconce. Labeled South Elevation..

WE WERE HAPPY TO BE INVITED TO participate in The New York School of Interior Design’s fall exhibit, “The Persistence of Hand Drawing: Interior Rendering Today.” Our pieces, which include floorplans and sectional drawings, focus on the collaborative process we use for our projects. The show features our collaboration with interior designer David Netto. The exhibit, which shows a collection of hand drawn works from 11 other New York-based architects and interior designers, is open through April 3, 2025. To learn more, visit here > [Renderings by David Netto, Photos by John Hanlon]

Five adults pose indoors, smiling. Three women sit in front, wearing navy, striped, and gray outfits. Two people stand behind them: a man in glasses and a brown jacket, and a woman in a black blouse. Modern office background with lamps and large windows.

From L to R: Caroline LaRocca, Elizabeth Giroux, Jack Edwards, Ayca Erturk, Anika Sanchez-Piotrowski

New Hires

PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING the following new hires at the firm: Jack Edwards, Draftsperson; Ayca Erturk, Draftsperson; Elizabeth Giroux, Draftsperson; and Caroline Larocca, Draftsperson. Our former intern, Anika Sanchez Piotrowski, has also officially joined the team as a Junior Designer in the Decor Department. [Photo by Sarah Gumernick]

A sunlit, elegant sitting room with wicker furniture, patterned cushions, several potted plants, a fireplace, and large windows and French doors opening to a lush garden. The book title Home At Last and Gil Schafer IIIs name are prominently displayed.
Cover of House & Garden magazine features a bright, airy living room with white sofas, wicker chairs, a glass coffee table, wooden furniture, large windows, potted plants, and neutral decor. Text highlights summer, sunny interiors, and travel-themed articles.
Magazine cover: Traditional Home Spring 2024. Features a cozy living room with blue and white patterned chairs, a stone fireplace, vases, flowers, tall windows, and headlines about soothing color palettes, timeless homes, and antique dinnerware.
Elegant foyer with two patterned armchairs, a round table, and a curved staircase with white spindles and wood rail. White walls, wood floors, and art on the wall create a calm, contemporary look. Text overlays describe the magazines features and title.
A luxurious living room with cream armchairs, ornate fireplace, large mirror, fresh flowers, modern black stools, and tall windows with beige drapes. The coffee table holds books and silver decor. Incollect magazine cover text appears above.
A stylish living room with a plaid sofa, patterned pillows, round wooden tables, a leafy plant, and large leaded glass windows. The magazine cover reads FREDERIC at the top and Blissful Thinking at the bottom right.
Magazine cover of Southern Home shows a stylish living room with coral sofas, gold floral wall art, glass coffee tables with flowers and fruit bowls, and a large green plant in the foreground. The headline reads Summer Refresh..

GIL’S NEW BOOK Home At Last has continued to appear in media these past few months, and we are grateful to the many editors who have shared our work on their pages and websites. Recent coverage includes features and reviews in UK House & Garden print edition and on UK House & Garden’s website, in Traditional Home, Maine Home + Design, Incollect magazine, Frederic, Southern Home, DuJour, Manhattan magazine and on Habitually Chic. Galerie magazine listed it as one of the best new design books of the year. Veranda also highlighted Gil’s last book, A Place to Call Home, as one of the best books according to designers. See these stories and other media highlights in our Press and Online Media Sections >

New Books
Book cover of Waterside Living shows a serene, minimalist room with arched walls, a built-in bench with neutral cushions, wooden tables, and books. Soft blue watercolor accents frame the image. Text includes the title, subtitle, and author names.
An open magazine shows two pages: left page with text titled A Fresh Perspective; right page with text titled A Warm Welcome above a photo of a stylish living room with striped chairs, a coffee table, art on the wall, and various decorations.
A cozy living room with green walls, bookshelves, antique furniture, a large ornate mirror above a fireplace, floral sofas, a patterned rug, and decorative objects. The right page features a quote and text in black script on a white background.
A black book cover titled THE LIVING ROOM by the Design Leadership Network features bold, cream-colored text and a circular logo in the upper right. The publisher, Assouline, appears at the bottom in smaller cream text.

TWO NEW BOOKS OUT THIS FALL feature our firm’s work. The Living Room, a compilation of living spaces designed by members of the Design Leadership Network and published by Assouline, features our renovation of a historic house in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights neighborhood, with interior design by Miles Redd. Veranda’s latest book, Waterside Living, includes a chapter on our Newport Beach, California, project, done in collaboration with designer Suzanne Rheinstein. To see more of these books and others, please visit our Additional Books Page >

Three smiling adults sit at a table in front of an audience. A woman in a bright patterned jacket gestures as she speaks, while a man in a suit and another woman listen. A tropical-themed mural decorates the wall behind them.
Seven adults pose together in a decorated shop, smiling for the camera. Behind them are festive ornaments, gold decorations, and artificial white trees. The man in the middle holds a book; the women around him wear colorful dresses and patterned outfits.
Two men stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera. The man on the left wears glasses, a black suit, and a pink patterned tie. The man on the right has glasses, a gray suit, a white shirt, and a navy tie. Decorative objects and soft lighting fill the background.
Four adults stand closely together in a stylish room with patterned wallpaper and eclectic decor. Two women wear colorful, patterned dresses, one wears a light suit, and a man wears a blue suit and tie. They all smile, posing for a group photo on a brown woven rug.
A man in a suit and glasses sits at a table, signing a large book. Stacks of books are nearby. He is focused on writing. The background features wooden railing and stairs, with part of another person barely visible behind him.
Three people sit on stage in a panel discussion at The San Francisco Fall Show. Two women and a man talk, with water bottles on a small table. The backdrop is black and white with show branding. Large windows let natural light into the modern venue.
A smiling woman holds a young child with a stuffed animal, standing next to a smiling man in a tie inside a stylish gift shop with shelves of books, decor, and gold items. The atmosphere is warm and inviting.
Book Tour Highlights

GIL HAS CONTINUED HIS BUSY YEAR, squeezing book events in between project work and site visits. In September, Robert Kime hosted a cocktail party and book signing for the London book launch. Gil then traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, in early October, where he gave a keynote address at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Antiques at the Gardens show. Later in October, he spoke with dear friends Bunny Williams and Suzanne Tucker at San Francisco’s The Fall Show, where he was also honored by the Northern California chapter of the ICAA at one of the Show’s luncheons. October ended in Dallas, where Gil spoke at two private lectures and luncheons and had a book signing at the St. Michael’s Women’s Exchange. In November, Gil was joined by friends and frequent collaborators interior designer Rita Konig and landscape designer Cecilia de Grelle for a conversation moderated by Jennifer Ash Rudick at Casa Branca’s new Palm Beach shop. This special event was part of the Florida ICAA chapter’s “Timeless Collaborations” series.

Looking forward to the first part of 2025, Gil will appear in Hobe Sound, Florida; Richmond, Virginia; New Orleans; and on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. To learn more about these and other upcoming 2025 events, please see his complete tour schedule >

[Clockwise, L to R: At Casa Branca in Palm Beach, credit: Capehart; Dallas event, at The St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange; London, with Hamish Bowles at Robert Kime; In Dallas, with former GPSA team member Paige Melinis Vargas; The San Francisco Fall Show, credit: Vera Vanderbosch; London, Robert Kime; At Casa Branca in Palm Beach, credit: Capehart.]

Notre Dame Game
Five smiling people wearing Notre Dame clothing pose in stadium seats. The field and large crowd are visible in the background on a sunny day. Three men in the center have arms around each other, while a woman and another man stand at the ends.
A smiling man in sunglasses and a Notre Dame hat lifts a happy toddler wearing a blue sweater and khakis at a crowded outdoor stadium. The stadium is full of people, with the MetLife sign and clear blue sky visible in the background.

WE TOOK A FEW TEAM MEMBERS — and what might be the next generation of SBA architects! — to see the Notre Dame vs. Navy football game in New Jersey in late October. Since we have a number of team members who graduated from Notre Dame, it was fun to cheer on the Fighting Irish! [Photos courtesy of Lou Taylor and John Hanlon]

A person in a furry horned mask and red cape sits at an office desk, typing on a keyboard. Papers, notebooks, and a spool of twine are scattered on the desk. Behind them are shelves, office supplies, and a large wall photograph of a stylish room.
A group of sixteen adults in colorful, playful costumes pose and smile indoors; costumes include a mechanic jumpsuit, cat ears, hats, animal horns, scarves, and Hogwarts attire. Behind them is a multi-colored curtain and bright windows.
A smiling woman stands indoors, framed by a metal structure holding pastel checkered curtains. She wears a white shirt with gold buttons, brown trousers, and a harness-like belt. The room has large windows, a white sofa, plants, and soft natural light.
Halloween at SBA

WORKING IN A CREATIVE FIELD means your endlessly creative colleagues take Halloween to a new level! It was fun to have the team in costumes at the office on October 31. [Photos by Gil Schafer]