Publications, Media, & Awards

2025 Houzz, Best of Houzz 2025 Award for Design

2024 Morpholio Trace App, “Top Trace Sketches of the Month: Gianfredi-Guerrero Residence Elevation, December 2024

2024 Qualified Remodeler Magazine, 46th Master Design Awards, September 2024

2024 Qualified Remodeler, 46th Master Design Awards, Bronze Award, “Light Commercial Remodel”, Monetti Custom Homes

2024 Feeney Inc., Second Place Award, Beaver Dam House

2024 Qualified Remodeler, “Design Solutions: Award-winning Exteriors”, Kyle Clapham, Hagerstrom Residence, May 2024

2024 Houzz, “10 Off-White Paint Colors for Home Exteriors”, Bryan Anthony, Porch Talk House, May 2024

2024 Houzz (France), “Comment Reduire le Bruit Dans Votre Maison?”, Kate Burt, New Moon Cottage, May 2024

2024 Homes & Gardens, “How Do You Soften a Modern Kitchen”, Abby Wilson, April 02, 2024

2024 Houzz, “How to Reduce Noise in Your Home?”, Kate Burt, New Moon Cottage, April 2024

2024 Houzz, Best of Houzz 2024 Award for Service

2023 Morpholio Trace App, “Top Trace Sketches of the Month: Section Drawings”, Gianfredi-Guerrero Residence, December 2023

2023 Qualified Remodeler Magazine, 45th Master Design Awards, September 2023

2023 Qualified Remodeler, 45th Master Design Awards, Gold Award, “Exterior Facelift” Category, Hagerstrom Residence

2023 BUILD, Ninth Annual Architecture Awards: Best Single-Family Residential Design Category, South-Central New Jersey

2023 Houzz, Best of Houzz 2023 Award for Design

2022 Houzz, “10 Off-White Paint Colors for Home Exteriors”, Bryan Anthony, Porch Talk House, December 2022

2022 BUILD, 2022 Sustainable Building Awards: Best Custom Residential Design

2022 Design NJ, “Inside Out”, Meg Fox, Porch Talk House, April / May 2022, pp. 44-47

2021 Home Builder Digest, “4 Best Residential Architects in Little Silver, New Jersey”, Jack Cookson, homebuilderdigest.com 07-08-2021

2021 The New York Times, Real Estate Section, “Sleeping in the Outdoors”, Christina Poletto, Carmody Sleeping Porch, 06-29-2021

2021   Cisco Home, "Porch Talk Project", Inspiring Spaces: Richard Bubnowski / Christina Kim Interior Design feature article, January 2021

2021   Houzz, Best of Houzz 2021 Award for Service

2021   Realtor Magazine, "A Myriad of Home Trends to Gain Momentum in 2021", Barbara Ballinger, RBD interviewed for article, Nov / Dec 2020

2020 Design & Build Awards, Build Magazine, “Most Outstanding Architectural Designs 2020”

2020  Houzz (Denmark), "Lille Sovevaerelse?" (Small Bedroom?), Mettemaje Sofia Skott, New Moon Cottage, July 2020 

2020  This Old House, "All About Metal Roofing", Meg Reinhardt, Slomin Residence, July/August 2020

2020  Houzz, Best of Houzz 2020 Award for Design

2020 Impressive Interior Design, "Bathroom Door Ideas You Should Check", Andreea Dima, Surfers End House, January 2020

2019  Houzz (Italy), "Fotogallery: 30 Tende Bellissime per Camere da Letto Classico", Giulla Zappa, South Surf Road, May 2019

2018  Realtor Magazine, "Learn From Green", Barbara Ballinger, RBD interviewed for article, October 2018

2018  Houzz (Russia), "Mosquito Net: What You Need in the City & in the Country", Boris Buttsov, Warren Avenue Residence, May 2018

2018  Houzz (Denmark), "Lille Sovevaerelse?" (Small Bedroom?), Mettemaje Sofia Skott, New Moon Cottage, April 2018 

2018  Custom Home, "Resilient Design", Sue Bady, Interview on design approach and current projects, April 2018

2018  Realtor Magazine, "Bringing the Outdoors In", Barbara Ballinger, South Surf Road and Warren Avenue projects, February 2018

2018  Houzz, Best of Houzz 2018 Award for Customer Service

2017  The Coastal Confidante Blog, "The Changing Tide of Coastal Architecture", Mary Alice Smith, RBD interviewed for article, December 2017

2017  Houzz, "Be Prepared With a Household Inventory", Laura Gaskill, Surfers End, October 2017

2017  Houzz (Russia), Lyvd Mila Stepanova, New Moon Cottage, October 2017

2017  Houzz (Australia), "Good Morning! Set Your Home Up for a Great Start to the Day", Liz Durnan, New Moon Cottage, July 2017

2017 Ocean Home Magazine, “6 Contemporary Coastal Style Ideas”, South Surf Road House, June 2017

2017  Ocean Home Magazine, "10 Ways to go Contemporary Coastal", Becky Harris, Surfers End Bath, June 2017

2017  Professional Builder, "Professional Builder 2017 Media Kit", Amy Albert, South Surf Road, April 2017

2017  Houzz (Netherlands), "Litet Sovrum? Spara Utrymme med Vagghangda Nattduksbord", Erin Carlyle, New Moon Cottage, April 2017

2017  Houzz, "Small Bedroom Solution: No Room for a Nightstand? Float One", Erin Carlyle, New Moon Cottage, March 2017

2017  Houzz, "The Clever Ledge: Where and How to Use It", Nicole Jacobs, New Moon Cottage, February 2017

2017  Houzz, Best of Houzz 2017 Award for Design and Service

2016  Houzz (Spain), "Nostalgia Analogica", Marta Alonso Serrano, New Moon Cottage, October 2016

2016  Houzz (Italy), "6 Idee Salvaspazio per Mini Camere da Letto", Sara E.G. Parodi, New Moon Cottage, October 2016

2016  Houzz (Japan), "10 Things Night Owls Know to be True", Joanna Simmons, New Moon Cottage, July 2016

2016  Carlisle Home Design Blog, "4 Ways to Upcycle Reclaimed Wood for your Home Decor", Shannon Sterrett, New Moon Cottage, July 2016

2016  Realtor Magazine Online, "Bringing the Outdoors In", Barbara Ballinger, South Surf Road and Warren Avenue projects, June 2016

2016  Houzz (Netherlands), "Kender du typen? 10 tegn pa, at du er en Natteravn", Joanna Simmons, New Moon Cottage, July 2016

2016  Houzz, "10 Things Night Owls Know to be True", Joanna Simmons, New Moon Cottage, June 2016

2016  Houzz, "Design Risks From Mild to Wild", Jess McBride, Carmody Residence, June 2016

2016  Houzz, "So Your Style Is: Hamptons", Joanna Tovia, South Surf Road, May 2016

2016  Professional Builder, "Biggest Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2016", Amy Albert, South Surf Road, April 2016

2016  Houzz (Australia), "How to Get a Hampton's Kitchen That Won't Cost a Rockefeller Fortune", Loanna Lennox, South Surf Road, March 2016

2016  Houzz (France), "16 Tables de Chevret peu Encombrantes pour Petites Chambres", Helene Jourdain, New Moon Cottage, March 2016

2016  Houzz, "How to Survive Your Renovation", Laura Gaskill, Surfers End, March 2016

2016  Houzz, "Wise Ways to Grow Old With Your Bathroom", Sam Ferris, New Moon Cottage, February 2016

2016  Houzz, "11 Ways to Age-Proof Your Bathroom", Sam Ferris, New Moon Cottage, February 2016

2016  Houzz, Best of Houzz 2016 Award for Design

2016  Consumer Reports Magazine, "Your New Home", Michael Green, New Moon Cottage, February 2016

2015  Houzz (France), "Embarquement Immédiat pour le Style Cargo", Anne-Laurie Sizun, New Moon Cottage, December 2015

2015  RenoCompare.com, "24 of the Best House Siding Options & Ideas", Jamie Sandford, Slomin Residence, October 2015

2015  Houzz (France), "Visite Privée: Rencontre Entre L'Esprit Loft et le Style Bord de Mer", Becky Harris, New Moon Cottage, October 2015

2015  CountryLiving.com, "12 Dreamy Outdoor Bedrooms", Ellen Sturm Niz, Carmody Residence Sleeping Porch, July 29, 2015

2015  Houzz, "Summer Living: How to Welcome Weekend Guests", Laura Gaskill, New Moon Cottage, June 2015

2015  Houzz, "What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood", Becky Harris, New Moon Cottage, April 2015

2015  Speaking Engagement, Saint Peter School, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, April 2015

2015  Houzz, Best of Houzz 2015 Award for Design

2015  Builder, "Making Lemonade", Barbara Ballinger, Jindal-Houston Residence, March 2015, pp. 36-38

2015  Houzz, "12 Remodeling Sanity Savers", Laura Gaskill, Surfers End, January 2015

2014  Arts & Crafts Homes, "Sliding Pocket Doors", Mary Ellen Polson, Surfers End, Winter 2014, p.30

2014  Coastal Living, "Old Meets New", Kelly Vencill Sanchez, New Moon Cottage, December 2014 / January 2015, pp. 20-23

2014  2014 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, Gold Award, Marvel Residence 

2014  2014 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, Silver Award, Slomin Residence

2014  Houzz, "11 Ways to Make Your Sleeping Porch Even Better", Becky Harris, Carmody Residence, August 2014

2014  The New York Times, Home, "Making Rain While the Sun Shines" Bob Tedeschi, Aug. 13, 2014

2014  Houzz, "Design Practice: Start-Up Costs for Architects & Designers", Eric Reinholdt, Surfers End, July 2014

2014  Houzz, "Get in the Swing of Things With a Hanging Bed", Karen Egly-Thompson, Carmody Residence, June 2014     

2014  The Honest Home.com, "Designing for Community", Tammy Kody, Jerakis Residence, June 02, 2014

2014  Qualified Remodeler Online, "Opening the Right Door", L. Banyay / R. Bubnowski, April 2014

2014  Houzz, "Tune In to Vintage Radios as Home Decor", M. Bowling, New Moon Cottage, April 2014

2014  Houzz, "9 Creative Looks for Kitchen Cabinets", L. Gaskill, New Moon Cottage, March 2014

2014  Houzz, Best of Houzz 2014 Award for Design and Customer Satisfaction 

2014  Custom Home Online, Carmody Res., "Shingle Style Rebuild at the Beach, Amy Albert, January 2014

2014  Sustainable Residential Interiors, Annette K. Stelmack, Wiley Publishing Company, New Moon Cottage, p.475

2013  35th Annual Master Design Awards, Qualified Remodeler, Chicago, July 2013 (guest juror)

2013  Old House Online , "Coastal Style", Surfers End Bath, January 2013

2013  Houzz, "Origins Revealed:  The Orkney Chair", B. Harris, South Surf Road, October 2013

2013  News Observer.com, "Take a Shower in the Garden", Marty Ross, Surfers End, July 26, 2013

2013  Miami Herald, Home & Garden, "Take a Shower in the Garden", M. Ross, Surfers End, July 20, 2013

2013  Houzz, "The Ins and Outs of Pocket Doors", Natalie Myers, Surfers End, February 2013

2013  Houzz, Best of Houzz 2013 Award for Design and Customer Satisfaction

2012 Amir + Aleks Realty Team, “Cool Homes: Beach House”, New Moon Cottage, June 2012

2012  Houzz, "Pick the Right Pendant for Your Kitchen Island", S. Schloech, South Surf Road, Dec. 2012

2012  Houzz, "8 Sick-Day Activities to a Healthier Home", C. Neithart, New Moon Cottage, Dec. 2012   

2012  Houzz, "Staircase Landings Worth a Linger", Becky Harris, Surfers End, November 2012

2012  Builder, Redline:  "Up Front", Improve the front-loaded garage, R. Bubnowski, December 2012

2012  Houzz, "Accessible With Universal Design", A. Brunet, Surfers End, November. 2012

2012  Houzz, "Elements of Contemporary Coastal Style", Rebecca Heane, South Surf Road, Sept. 2012

2012  Qualified Remodeler, "Thoughtful Designs Win Awards", Laurie Grant, September 2012, p. 20

2012  Houzz, "Elements of Classic Coastal Style", Rebecca Heane, South Surf Road, August 2012

2012  Qualified Remodeler, "Reclaimed Wood Adds Design Style and Impact", R. Bubnowski, Aug. 2012,

2012  Houzz, "8 Resourceful Night Stand Alternatives", D. Mathews, New Moon Cottage, August 2012

2012  Houzz, "Exposed Rafter Tails Show Heads-Up Craftsman Style", R. Grace, Surfers End, July 2012

2012  2012 Design Excellence Awards, Residential Design + Build, "Best Vacation Home", South Surf Road

2012  2012 Design Excellence Awards, Res. Design + Build, "Best Custom Home", New Moon Cottage

2012  34th Annual Master Design Awards, Qualified Remodeler, Chicago, July 2012, (guest juror)

2012  Houzz, "Summer Living:  Welcome Weekend Guests", L. Gaskill, New Moon Cottage, July 2012

2012  32nd Annual Builder's Choice Design & Planning Awards", Washington, DC, June 2012, (guest juror)

2012  Houzz, "Decorate With Intention", Laura Gaskill, Surfers End, June 2012

2012  Home By Design, "Life by the Water", Catriona Tudor Erler, South Surf Road, July 2012, pp.24-29 

2012  Houzz, "Renovation Detail:  The Awning Window", Rachel Grace, Surfers End, May 2012

2012  Houzz, "5 Dynamic Island Homes", Becky Harris, New Moon Cottage, May 2012

2012  Houzz, "Renovation Detail:  The Knee Brace", Rachel Grace, Surfers End, May 2012

2012  Houzz, "Horizontal Wainscoting", Lisa Frederick, New Moon Cottage, May 2012

2012  Houzz, "Dip a Toe into Modern Nautical Style", Samantha Schloech, South Surf Road, May 2012

2012  Cultivate.com, "An Industrial Meets Rustic Kitchen", New Moon Cottage, Tiffany Carboni, May 2012

2012  Houzz, "12 Libraries that Light Up", Becky Harris, Surfers End, April 2012

2012  Houzz, "Wood for Good Modern Design", Katya Popova-Sicilian, New Moon Cottage, March 2012

2012  Houzz, "Striped Rugs Lay It on the Line", Natalie Myers, South Surf Road, March 2012

2012  Houzz, "Five Panel Doors Unlock Style", R. Grace, Surfers End / South Surf Road, March 2012

2012  Houzz, Best of Houzz 2012 Remodeling Award

2012  Design Bureau, "Style:  Surfer Chic", New Moon Cottage Kitchen, March / April 2012, pp. 130-131

2012  Qualified Remodeler, "The Shingle Style:  Getting the Details Right", R. Bubnowski, February 2012

2012  Houzz, "To Do:  Choose Your Weekend Project", Natalie Myers, January 2012

2012  Houzz Tour:  Surfers End, "A Modern Take on Arts & Crafts", Becky Harris, January 2012

2011  Houzz, "Design Elements:  Beautiful Reclaimed Wood", Becky Harris, November 2011

2011   Residential Architect Online, "Bright White", Amy Albert, South Surf Road, November 2011

2011   Builder, Redline: "Finding Harmony in Asymmetrical Design", R. Bubnowski, Nov. 2011, pp. 70-72

2011   Realtor Magazine, Home & Design, "How to Increase a Home's Usability", B. Ballinger, Oct. 2011

2011   Qualified Remodeler, Richard Bubnowski discusses judging at the 33rd MDA, Oct. 2011, pp. 20-21

2011   Design NJ, "Family Ties", Meg Fox, South Surf Road, October / November 2011, pp. 42-52

2011   Small Kitchen, "Surfers Delight", pp: 112-113 / "Beach Bliss", pp. 118-119, B. Ballinger, Fall 2011

2011   33rd Annual Master Design Awards, Qualified Remodeler, Chicago, July 2011, (guest juror)

2011   Philly.com (Philadelphia Inquirer), "Shingle Style Meets Soho in LBI Cottage", B. Harris, July 19, 2011

2011   Houzz, "Fab Fixtures:  The Wall-Mounted Faucet", Natalie Myers, New Moon Cottage, July 2011

2011   Houzz Tour:  New Moon Cottage, "Shingle Style Meets Soho on the Jersey Shore", B. Harris, July 

2011   Design NJ, "Redo at the Shore", Conlin Bath, L. Rackley / R. Miller, August / September 2011, p. 123

2011   Small Room Decorating, "Trends", New Moon Cottage, Barbara Ballinger, Fall 2011, p.6

2011   Houzz, "I Spy:  Surfboards", Projects Inspired by Surfboards, Becky Harris, June 2011 

2011   Luxury Home Quarterly, "Vacation Homes", South Surf Road, Laura Judy, June 2011, pp. 99-101

2011   Builder, 2011 Watermark Awards, "Surf And Turf", New Moon Cottage, Jenny Sullivan, May 2011

2011   Qualified Remodeler, "A New Spin on Classic Designs", KJ Fields, May 2011, pp. 36-39

2011   Qualified Remodeler, "Kitchen and Bath Trends", Conlin Bath, Christina Koch, April 2011, pp. 34-40

2011   2011 Watermark Awards, Grand Award, Best Kitchen in a Custom Home, New Moon Cottage

2011   Design NJ, "Turn Up The Heat", New Moon Cottage Kitchen, L. Rackley / R. Miller, Feb. / March 2011

2010  Houzz, "Lighting:  The Hardest Working Fixtures of a Home", K. Kelly, Surfers End, Dec. 2010

2010  Houzz, "Vintage Modern: Heirlooms and Found Items", K. Kelly, South Surf Road, Dec. 2010

2010  Qualified Remodeler, Conlin Bath Renovation, September 2010, p. 56

2010  2010 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, Gold Award, Conlin Bath

2009  Old House Interiors, "Coast Cottage", Surfers End Bath, Patricia Poore, December 2009, p. 26

2008  Prattfolio, "New and Noteworthy", Diana Chair, Fall 2008, p. 41

2008  Furniture Matters, "New and Notes", A Periodic Forum of the Furniture Society, Summer 2008

2008  ReUnion Exhibit:  Work By Pratt Institute Alumni, "RBD Furniture & Architecture", Pratt Institute

2008  2008 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, Gold Award, Jerakis Residence

2008  2008 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, Best of Show Award, Jerakis Residence

2008  Qualified Remodeler, Jerakis Residence, September 2008, p. 46

2008  500 Chairs, "Diana Chair", Lark Books, Larry Shea / Ray Hemachandra, editors, May 2008, p. 314

2008  Art in the Park, RBD Furniture at the 39th Annual Show, Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ

2007  Arts & Crafts Homes, Art & Craft, "Surfs Up", Diana Chair, Mary Ellen Polson, Fall 2007, p. 37

2007  Elle Decor Online, "Craftsman Light", Norman Kolpas, Surfers End, October 2007

2007  Home, "The Just Right House", Norman Kolpas, Surfers End, October 2007, pp. 82-88

2007  Design NJ, "Local Finds", Diana Chair, June / July 2007, p. 30

2007  Arts & Crafts Homes, "72 Noteworthy Furniture Makers", Spring 2007

2007  Speaking Engagement, Evergreen Mill School, Leesburg, VA, April 2007

2006  11th Annual Fine Furnishings Show, RBD Furniture, Providence, RI, October 2006

2006  Style 1900, "New Wave Arts & Crafts", Marilyn Fish, Surfers End, Spring / Summer 2006, pp. 30-41

2004  Coastal Living, "Room & Boards", Jeff Book, Outbuilding Renovation, April 2004, pp. 31-33

2002  Style 1900, Outbuilding Renovation, Marilyn Fish, Summer 2002

2002  Design NJ, "The Right Moves:  Garage Overhaul", Mary Vinnedge, Spring 2002, p. 128

2002  Metropolitan Home, MH2002 Competition, Honorable Mention, Outbuilding Renovation

1993   Fashion Institute of Technology, Group Show, New York Society of Renderers, New York

1993   Michael Ingbar Gallery of Architectural Art, Group Show, "Built To Last", New York

1993   Pratt Institute, "Two Houses", concurrent with an exhibit of the work of M. Louis Goodman, Architect

1992   Van Alen Institute, Group Exhibit, "The New York Schools:  Houses and Housing", New York