Over the past two years, we’ve had the privilege of sharing our work across some of the region’s most respected publications, including Cape Cod Home, Cape Cod Life, At Home on Cape Cod, New England Home: Cape & Islands, Chatham Living by the Sea, Sotheby’s Magazine, and more.
Each full-page ad has been an opportunity to tell a story — not only about the homes we build and restore, but also about the clients, collaborators, and communities that make them possible. Some ads highlight specific projects, with thoughtful contributions from architects, interior designers, and landscape architects. Others celebrate our history and brand values, connecting our past with our future.
Together, they form a showcase of our guiding principle: Tradition Refined. Whether through contemporary coastal retreats, historic restorations, property management, or owners’ representation, we are proud to share these pages as a reflection of our commitment to craftsmanship, collaboration, and the Cape Cod community we call home.
Oceanfront Contemporary | Cape Cod Life Annual Guide 2024
In the 2024 Cape Cod Life: Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Annual Guide, M. Duffany Builders featured the Oceanfront Contemporary residence in a full-page ad opposite the table of contents. The striking placement reflects the boldness of the project itself, which combines clean modern lines with panoramic coastal views.
This ad captures the home’s vertical expression — soaring glass panels that showcase the interior staircase while framing the ocean beyond. Warm interior light glows against the sleek exterior, creating a dynamic contrast that emphasizes both strength and elegance.
As with other ads in this series, the imagery demonstrates how thoughtful design and careful execution bring contemporary architecture into harmony with Cape Cod’s natural surroundings. Though collaborators are not yet detailed, this project continues to embody the principles of “tradition refined” that guide every M. Duffany build.
Explore more of the Oceanfront Contemporary project here.
Oceanfront Contemporary | Cape Cod Home Spring 2024, Cape Cod Home Color Issue Spring 2024 & At Home on Cape Cod Spring/Summer 2024
This full-page ad highlights the striking Oceanfront Contemporary residence by M. Duffany Builders, featured in the Cape Cod Home: Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket – Spring 2024 Issue, the Cape Cod Home: Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket – Color Issue (Spring 2024), and in At Home on Cape Cod – Spring/Summer 2024, published by the Home Builders & Remodeler’s Association of Cape Cod (HBRACC).
The design pairs crisp modern architecture with natural wood textures, offering a refined balance of sophistication and warmth. At the center of the ad is the property’s infinity-edge pool, a seamless extension of the home’s open living spaces. Expansive glass panels frame sweeping views, connecting the indoors with Cape Cod’s dramatic coastline.
This project reflects M. Duffany Builders’ philosophy of uniting bold design with timeless craftsmanship. Every element is guided by the principle of “tradition refined,” elevating coastal living while honoring the landscape it inhabits.
Explore more of the Oceanfront Contemporary project here.
Oceanfront Contemporary | Cape Cod Home Annual Guide 2025
Featured opposite the table of contents on page 38 of the Cape Cod Home: Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Annual Guide 2025, this full-page ad highlights the Oceanfront Contemporary project through a dynamic two-image layout.
The exterior photograph captures the home’s striking modern form, with bold lines and expansive glass rising from its coastal setting. The paired interior image reveals a serene space oriented toward the ocean, complete with a spotting scope that underscores the home’s direct connection to the surrounding natural beauty. Together, the images illustrate the seamless integration of design, lifestyle, and place.
This ad also features the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod “Builder Member of the Year” badge, a recognition carried across all Duffany ads in 2025. It reinforces the firm’s leadership in the regional building community and underscores its ongoing commitment to excellence.
As with each expression of the Oceanfront Contemporary, this ad reflects M. Duffany Builders’ guiding philosophy of uniting bold design with timeless craftsmanship—an approach that continues to define the firm’s most celebrated work.
Explore more of the Oceanfront Contemporary project here.
Brewster Beach House | New England Home: Cape & Islands Summer 2024 & Cape Cod Home: Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket – Early Summer 2024
This full-page ad showcases the Brewster Beach House, a custom home by M. Duffany Builders, and highlights the seamless integration of a NanaWall® system. First published in New England Home: Cape & Islands (Summer 2024) and later in Cape Cod Home: Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket (Early Summer 2024), the ad emphasizes the home’s fluid connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Working in collaboration with NanaWall® and Shepley®, this project demonstrates how thoughtful design and advanced building solutions can enhance coastal living. The NanaWall installation creates unobstructed views and effortless access to the outdoors, transforming the beachfront setting into an extension of the home itself.
The Brewster Beach House itself was a collaborative effort. Patrick Ahearn Architect provided architectural vision, SLC Interiors curated the interior design, and Gregory Lombardi Design shaped the surrounding landscape. Together, these partners and M. Duffany Builders delivered a retreat that feels both expansive and deeply connected to its natural setting.
Explore more of the Brewster Beach House project here.
200 Palmer Avenue | Cape Cod Life November/December 2024
This ad takes a unique approach, showcasing not just a project but the history of M. Duffany Builders’ office at 200 Palmer Avenue in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The design blends a historic photograph of the building with a current 2025 image, symbolizing how Duffany’s work transcends time by combining timeless Cape Cod character with modern building technology.
Originally designed for a themed issue of Cape Cod Life titled “Cape Cod Through the Years”, the ad ultimately appeared in the Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket November/December 2024 issue. Despite the change in editorial plans, the message of craftsmanship and continuity was clear.
Beneath the composite, two signature M. Duffany Builders projects are highlighted: the Vineyard View residence, a classic Cape Cod retreat with sweeping coastal vistas, and the Oceanfront Contemporary infinity pool, a modern expression of indoor-outdoor living. Together, they demonstrate the firm’s range—from historic preservation to contemporary innovation.
This ad is a reminder that M. Duffany Builders’ story transcends generations, rooted in tradition yet continually refined to meet the future.
Quissett Retreat | Cape Cod Life Annual Guide 2025
Featured on page 21 of the Cape Cod Life: Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Annual Guide 2025, this full-page ad highlights the Quissett Retreat, one of M. Duffany Builders’ standout historic restoration projects.
The ad image showcases the property’s stately exterior, with its traditional shingle-clad façade and elegant architectural details, set against a beautifully landscaped backdrop. A stone terrace and pool in the foreground frame the residence, reflecting both the grandeur of the home and the craftsmanship that brought it to life.
The Quissett Retreat embodies M. Duffany Builders’ reputation for historic restorations that honor Cape Cod’s architectural legacy while enhancing modern livability. This project seamlessly preserves the charm of a bygone era while introducing the refinements and conveniences expected in a contemporary home.
Also featured in the ad is the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod “Builder Member of the Year” badge, a recognition that proudly appears across all Duffany ads published in 2025. It underscores the firm’s standing within the Cape Cod building community and its ongoing commitment to leadership in the industry.
Explore more of the Quissett Retreat project here.
Vineyard View | Cape Cod Home Early Summer 2025
Featured on page 31 of the Cape Cod Home: Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket & Coastal Communities – Early Summer 2025 issue, this full-page ad highlights our Vineyard View project.
The ad image captures one of our most complex yet rewarding builds. Vineyard View is a coastal estate that demanded precision and coordination at every stage, from its sweeping rooflines to the detailed craftsmanship that defines both the exterior and interior. Its presence is commanding and inviting, embodying the balance of tradition and refinement that guides all of our work.
This ad also carries the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod “Builder Member of the Year” badge, which appears across all of our ads in 2025. We are proud of this recognition, as it reflects our team’s leadership within the Cape Cod building community and our commitment to excellence in every project.
Explore more of the Vineyard View project here.
Osterville Historic Restoration | Cape & Islands Design Guide 10th Anniversary Issue
Featured on page 107 of the Cape & Islands Design Guide – Fine Home Resources 10th Anniversary Issue, this full-page ad highlights our Osterville Historic Restoration project.
The image captures the home at sunset, with its classic shingle style, sweeping rooflines, and welcoming wraparound porch — a testament to how historic properties can be preserved while meeting the needs of modern living.
We were proud to collaborate with Pella® Windows on this project, ensuring that every window and door matched the home’s architectural character while providing the benefits of modern performance. This partnership reflects our belief that collaboration with trusted brands and design professionals leads to exceptional outcomes for our clients.
The ad also carries the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod “Builder Member of the Year” badge, which appears across all of our 2025 ads. We are honored by this recognition, which reflects our dedication to leadership, craftsmanship, and community in the Cape Cod building industry.
Explore more of the Osterville Historic Restoration project here.
Chatham Pool House | Modern Luxury Interiors: New England Vol. 3
This full-page ad features the Chatham Pool House project, shown in the daylight with its inviting pool and open-air pavilion. Published in Modern Luxury Interiors: New England – Volume 3, the ad was a collaboration with Mid-Cape Home Centers, whose trusted partnership helped bring the vision for this outdoor living space to life.
The image highlights the Pool House’s seamless connection to its setting — a refined retreat designed for gathering, entertaining, and relaxation. With natural materials, timeless design, and thoughtful detailing, the space feels both elevated and effortless, extending the home’s living area into the landscape.
As with all of our work, this project reflects our commitment to collaboration, craftsmanship, and our guiding philosophy of Tradition Refined.
Explore more of the Chatham Pool House project here.
Chatham Pool House | Chatham Living Fall/Winter 2025
The Chatham Pool House was also featured in Chatham Living: Fall/Winter 2025, in a full-page ad published October 6, 2025. This placement was a co-op with SV Design, highlighting the collaboration of our firms in bringing this project to life.
The nighttime image captures the Pool House and pool illuminated under a twilight sky, showcasing how thoughtful design transforms the experience of the space after dark. From quiet evenings to lively gatherings, the project reflects the way architecture, interiors, and craftsmanship work together to create lasting enjoyment.
This ad carries the message that defines much of our work: independent firms united by a shared commitment to exceptional results. It is a celebration of collaboration, design, and the lasting value of creating places where families come together.
Explore more of the Chatham Pool House project here.
Looking Ahead
As we look back on these past two years of published ads, we’re reminded that each page is more than an image — it’s a reflection of the stories, the relationships, and the care that define our work. From historic restorations to contemporary oceanfront homes, every project represents a collaboration with talented architects, designers, and craftsmen who share our vision for excellence.
We’re honored to showcase our work in these respected publications, and proud that our ads also carry the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod “Builder Member of the Year” badge across 2025 issues. This recognition means a great deal to our team, and we carry it forward as both an achievement and a responsibility.
Most of all, we’re grateful to our clients and community for trusting us with their homes. These ads are a celebration of that trust — and a promise that our commitment to craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation will continue in the years ahead.
Explore more of our portfolio and discover the stories behind each project.
