Ruhl | Jahnes is a Watertown, Massachusetts–based architecture firm formed in 2022 through the evolution and merger of Ruhl Studio Architects and Ruhl Walker Architects. The studio is dedicated to warm, modern design that prioritizes quality, comfort, and context, delivering spaces that feel personal, precise, and enduring.
The firm specializes primarily in luxury residential architecture across New England, with a portfolio that also spans commercial and institutional commissions. With a unified team, Ruhl | Jahnes leverages years of experience and refined processes to serve clients from initial concept through construction, emphasizing craftsmanship, natural materials, and responsive design.
LOCATION: Watertown, Massachusetts, USA
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Nestled on a heavily wooded lot, Essex Bay House by Ruhl Jahnes stands as an unassuming oasis that seamlessly blends modern design with natural elements. This 2,236-square-foot net-positive home not only adheres to stringent wetlands regulations but…
The Black Rock Beach House combines mid-century modern design with carefully considered updates, creating a space deeply connected to its ocean and pond views. Situated on a dramatic coastal lot, this 2,500-square-foot home was thoughtfully reimagined by…
This project entailed the complete renovation of an existing 1920’s brick Tudor, plus a 4’x20’ addition that allowed us to completely reconfigure the existing stair and all circulation.
The owners of this dramatic penthouse searched long and hard for the perfect retirement home in the city and knew they had found it when they discovered a Baptist Church undergoing conversion in the South End.
This mid-century modern house was transformed from a municipal garage into a private house in the late 1950’s by renowned modernist architect Paul Rudolph. At project start the house was in pristine condition, virtually untouched since it…
