Light, Lines, and Timber

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to photograph a newly completed home in Gill, Massachusetts, built by Integrity Development & Construction and designed by Unity Homes — part of the Bensonwood family, known for their commitment to sustainable, high-performance building.

The house follows Unity’s Zum design: a modern profile marked by a single-sloped roofline and tall windows that invite generous amounts of daylight. Inside, the space opens up with vaulted ceilings and exposed timber framing—details that not only shape the architecture but also offer subtle cues for how to photograph it. The timber posts and beams introduce a rhythm that plays beautifully with natural light, especially in the early morning and late afternoon hours.

The home is modest in footprint—just over 2,000 square feet—but thoughtfully organized. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a study, all arranged in a way that feels open yet clearly defined. A screened porch and a covered entry open into a mudroom with laundry, bridging the outdoors and the interior in a way that feels both practical and inviting. On the opposite side of the home, a two-car garage includes a generous workshop and storage room.

Projects like this are a reminder that architectural photography isn’t just about showcasing structure, but about finding the moments where a house becomes a lived space—designed, built, and ready for stories to unfold.