Finegold Alexander designed three new homes on Mariner Way that blend seamlessly into Nantucket’s historic residential fabric while offering the performance and livability of contemporary design. Working closely with the Nantucket Historic District Commission, the project team refined building massing, fenestration and details to ensure the houses “sit quietly” within the neighborhood, drawing from the island’s tradition of forthright primary volumes with elements added over time. Equally important were environmental considerations: collaboration with Verdant Landscape Architects and the Nantucket Conservation Commission shaped resilient plantings and site strategies suited to the island’s coastal ecology. Each home features a highly efficient building envelope, achieving a HERS rating of 52 to meet the MA Stretch Code. Inside, open, light-filled layouts are imbued with a sense of calm, creating homes that feel both distinctly Nantucket and distinctly new.