Residential Architecture in New Hope, PA
Understated luxury that connects nature and history—crafted through a collaborative process grounded in timeless simplicity.
Navigating the Local Context
Building in New Hope and Solebury requires more than just a design vision; it requires a deep understanding of the local stewardship. Our process is uniquely attuned to:
Historical Continuity: We create "new-century" architecture that feels inevitable in its surroundings, working thoughtfully within the guidelines of the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) and local preservation standards.
The River Corridor: We integrate sophisticated solutions for projects within the Delaware River floodplain and sensitive environmental zones, ensuring that luxury and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
Materiality of Place: Our designs lean on the honest materials of the valley—fieldstone, heavy timber, and glass—refined through a lens of understated luxury and timeless simplicity.
From the bustling character of the Borough to the quiet, rolling acreage of Solebury and Upper Makefield, we help clients realize homes that are both a refuge and a tribute to the land they occupy.
Designing for the River & The Ridge
New Hope possesses a rare architectural DNA—a blend of 18th-century stone industrials, agrarian barns, and a storied history as an artist’s enclave along the Delaware. At MaMo, we specialize in high-end residential projects that honor this "historic fabric" without being tethered to the past. Whether it is a custom home overlooking the river or a modern addition to a Bucks County farmhouse, our work focuses on landscape-driven siting that respects the natural topography and the region’s unique light.
MaMo Architecture
Modern design grounded in timeless simplicity.
Phone 610.642.1221
Studio Location 50 Rittenhouse Place Ardmore, PA 19003
Studio Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Architecture that Narrates the Land.
Our comprehensive services are designed to guide you from initial inquiry to a finished home that feels as though it was always meant to be there.
New Custom Homes
We craft high-performance modern residences that interpret Bucks County’s agrarian heritage through a lens of understated luxury.
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Renovations & Additions
Sensitive transformations that honor the "historic fabric" of your home while introducing contemporary light and flow.
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Historic-Context Design
Navigating the complexities of HARB and preservation with designs that respect the past without replicating it.
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Barns & Outbuildings
Elevating functional structures—from pool houses to studios—into architectural anchor points that connect with the landscape.
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Interior Architecture Integration
A holistic approach where interior volumes and custom "objects" are designed in tandem with the building’s shell.
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Sustainable Design Strategy
Future-proofing your home through passive house principles, energy efficiency, and a deep stewardship of the site’s natural resources.
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Architecture in Context.
A curated look at our recent work—where site-specific constraints are transformed into clear, architectural expressions of light, material, and form.
CHARRED barn
123 Yellow Brick Road, City, State
Contrasting heavy timber against concrete and steel, this barn combines modern and traditional methods of construction. An honest and simple interior tells the story of how the building was made.
CHARRED barn
123 Yellow Brick Road, City, State
Contrasting heavy timber against concrete and steel, this barn combines modern and traditional methods of construction. An honest and simple interior tells the story of how the building was made.
A Collaborative Framework.
We believe architecture is a dialogue. Our process is a deliberate journey—beginning with the quiet observation of your site and culminating in a built environment that feels both effortless and enduring.
01 Listen & Gather
We begin with quiet observation—analyzing the site’s topography, light, and history while listening to the nuances of your lifestyle to establish a clear architectural intent.
02 Design
Our studio transitions from sketch-first conceptualization to rapid 3D prototyping, allowing us to test form and materiality against the specific constraints of the landscape.
03 Document & Build
Using advanced BIM modeling and precise construction detailing, we bridge the gap between vision and reality, ensuring every "object" and interface is executed with technical mastery.
04 / Reflection
Architecture is a living entity; we engage in post-occupancy insights to understand how the space performs and evolves with your daily rituals over time.
Navigating New Hope & The River Valley.
Building in the Delaware River Valley requires a sophisticated understanding of historical preservation, environmental stewardship, and local zoning. We provide the technical clarity needed to move your project from a visionary concept to a permitted reality.
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If your property is within the New Hope Historic District, exterior changes visible from a public way—including the canal towpath—require a Certificate of Appropriateness. We facilitate the entire process, from initial Concept Review through the formal presentation to the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) and Borough Council. Our goal is to ensure your design satisfies New Hope’s Chapter 10 design standards while fulfilling your contemporary needs.
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Properties along the Delaware River are subject to rigorous FEMA and municipal floodplain ordinances. We specialize in navigating these constraints, implementing elevated structural solutions and flood-proofing techniques that protect your investment without compromising the home's aesthetic connection to the water. We coordinate directly with the Bucks County Conservation District and the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for all necessary water obstruction and encroachment permits.
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Future-Proofed Design: We integrate high-performance building envelopes that exceed standard codes. For 2026, homeowners can leverage expanded federal and state incentives for residential clean energy.
Solar & Storage: While some direct solar credits have evolved, we help clients navigate net-metering and SREC (Solar Renewable Energy Credit) programs.
Whole-Home Efficiency: We design to meet Energy Star and Zero-Energy Ready standards, often qualifying builders and homeowners for significant tax credits ($2,500–$5,000) and rebates through the Penn Energy Savers program.
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Item descrEcological Integration: A MaMo home doesn't stop at the glass. We advocate for landscape-driven siting that utilizes native Pennsylvania flora—such as fieldstone-hugging ferns and riparian buffers—to manage stormwater and restore local biodiversity. We frequently reference the stewardship guidelines of the Heritage Conservancy and the Willistown Conservation Trust to ensure your property remains a healthy, low-maintenance extension of the Bucks County ecosystem.iption
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Item deTo maintain the "MaMo" standard of craft, we partner with a curated network of regional experts who understand the materiality of the valley:
Bucks County Stone Masons: Specialists in traditional dry-stack and fieldstone applications.
Custom Timber Framers: Artisans capable of executing the heavy timber details central to modern-agrarian design.
High-Performance Enclosure Specialists: Contractors trained in Passive House air-sealing and advanced insulation techniques.scription