TruexCullins

06/19/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Dennis Willmott, a cherished member of the TruexCullins community.

Dennis worked with us from 1994 to 2008 before retiring to pursue his passion as a full-time blues musician. He brought remarkable energy and creativity to everything he touched -- design, music, skiing, and, above all, his deep love for his family.

A gifted architect, Dennis had an extraordinary ability to bring ideas to life through his hand drawings -- his renderings for Camp Katia remain especially memorable to us. Beyond his talent, he was known for his engaging presence, enthusiasm, humor, and gift for storytelling. He truly loved the work of architecture.

Dennis was a bright light in our studio and in the lives of those who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

We look forward to celebrating Dennis’s life later this summer. An obituary is available Seven Days

06/15/2026

Big news for Zac 🎉

Now a licensed architect and promoted to Senior Project Architect.

A well-earned milestone and a testament to the care and commitment he brings to his work every day. Congrats, Zac!

AIA Vermont

We are pleased to share the news that Zac Ray has successfully completed the Architectural Registration Exams and has obtained his architectural license in the state of Vermont. With licensure, Zac is being promoted to the position of Senior Project Architect with TruexCullins. Zac’s newly recogni...

06/12/2026

Honored to see this beautiful story featured by Gulfshore Life Magazine, celebrating Kim’s leadership and the timeless charm of Olde Naples Hotel, a treasured part of the Opal Collection by Ocean Properties Hotels Resorts.

https://youtu.be/kYy9oU2FrZo?si=kVCdRJJqyeqUKxk4

Team:
Interior Design: TruexCullins
Architect of Record: Nichols Architects
Design Architect: Hart Howerton
General Contractor: DeAngelis Diamond
Lighting Design: HELIUS Lighting Group

The Old Naples Hotel celebrates a new chapter with today’s ribbon c...

06/10/2026

Honored to see Sylvan Lodge at Snake River Sporting Club named to Travel + Leisure's 2026 “It List” – recognizing it as one of six of the most exceptional new hotels and resorts in the U.S.

An immersive, nature-connected retreat where material, light, and place shape a deeply personal guest experience – blurring the line between hospitality and home.

Congratulations to our clients at Snake River Sporting Club.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-new-u-s-resorts-of-2025-11914473

Team:
Interior Design: TruexCullins
Architecture: Upright Architecture
Contractor: Pinnacle Construction
Lighting Design: HELIUS Lighting Group
Photography: Ryan Sheets, Sheets Studios

These are the best new hotels in the U.S., all visited by expert reporters and carefully reviewed by Travel + Leisure editors.

06/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Natalia, our 2026 Summer Intern and a fourth-year student in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s five-year Bachelor of Architecture program, to TruexCullins!

She’ll be working alongside our team this summer as part of our internship program.

Read the full announcement more on our website.

Summer is here, and we are excited to welcome Natalia Cobb to our studio as our newest summer architectural intern. student intern from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Natalia is an architecture student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and will be entering her fourth year of the 5-year Bachelor...

06/04/2026

We’re delighted to share that our Lakeside Retreat has been published in the July-August 2026 issue of New England Home
We’re grateful to our clients and collaborators for the shared vision that brought this project to life.
Watch for the issue on newsstands. And read more about the project on our website: https://truexcullins.com/project/lakeside-retreat
Project Team:
TruexCullins
Newschool Builders LLC
Wagner Hodgson Landscape Architecture
Artisan Engineering
Civil Engineering Associates
Norris Landscaping VT
Pyramid Stone Works
Northeast Pools and Spas
Lenny Christopher Photography
Karin Lidbeck

06/02/2026

Just announced today

The Retreat at Hotel Jackson in Jackson Hole, Wyoming has been named a finalist for an AHEAD Americas Award in the Spa & Wellness category.

Located in the lowest two levels of the hotel, The Retreat was conceived as a subterranean sanctuary - an intentional contrast to the bustle of Town Square above. As guests descend, reclaimed wood and dark floors give way to stone, plaster, and crafted light, evoking the layered geology and quietude of the alpine landscape.

From fossilized limestone and hemlock-clad interiors to a luminous quartz wall inspired by the Tetons themselves, the spa experience is rooted in material authenticity and a deep connection to place.

We’re thrilled to see this work recognized by AHEAD, a prestigious global awards program celebrating excellence in hospitality experience and design. Congratulations to the entire team, and special thanks to our partner and client, Hotel Jackson, for their collaboration.

More imagery from this recently opened project to come.

Project Team:
Interior Design: TruexCullins
Architect: FFKR Architects
Lighting Design: HELIUS Lighting Group
Purchasing Agent: R-W Purchasing Partners
Civil Engineer: Teton Engineering
Structural Engineer: Calder Richards Consulting Engineers
MEP Engineer: Precision Engineering Group
General Contractor: Wapiti Corporation
Spa Consultants: KLAFS USA & Spa Development International
Food Service Consultants: TriMark Federighi Design
Photography: Ryan Sheets, Sheets Studios


NextJen PR

05/21/2026

Burlington City Arts Studio is a project rooted in collaboration, creativity, and care — designed to support the Burlington community and serve as an anchor for the South End Arts District.

Read BCA Studio’s full design story, see the building, the mural, and a few behind-the-scenes moments from our team preparing the wall ahead of the mural installation on our website at https://truexcullins.com/project/bca-studios/

And a reminder: If you’re in Burlington tonight, there’s an event happening at BCA Studios — a great opportunity to experience the space in use. Join us in the community room at 6 pm for the 21st Annual Roland Batten Memorial Lecture, Design from the Heart, presented by Ted Montgomery and the Architecture + Design Film Series.

Team:
Architecture & Interior Design: TruexCullins
General Contractor:
Landscape Architecture: Wagner Hodgson Landscape Architecture
Structural Engineer: Artisan Engineering
Mechanical/plumbing Engineer: LN Consulting
Electrical Engineer: Kirick Engineering Associates
Civil Engineer: Civil Engineering Associates
Photography: Stina Booth Photography

An adaptive reuse project advancing community, creativity, and climate responsibility Burlington City Arts has anchored Burlington’s creative community since 1981. The BCA Studios project reimagines a former warehouse on Pine Street as a high-performance art and education center – bringing BCA.....

05/18/2026

Ted Montgomery leads this year’s Roland Batten Memorial Lecture Series with “Design from the Heart,” a reflection on values-driven practice and the power of architecture to serve people and place. We’re honored to gather in celebration of thoughtful design, craft, and the deeply human impulse to make.
Join us Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm at BCA Studios on Pine St in Burlington
More info at link in bio.

02/16/2026

More than anything else, our firm’s success is due to a strong and talented team. Today we're proud to celebrate two of our key team members, Kelsey Layman and Zachary Rochman, and congratulate them on new positions with the firm.

Kelsey Layman has been named Senior Interior Designer. Kelsey leads projects in our Residential and Hospitality Studios, working collaboratively with project teams, consultants, and clients. Kelsey is a talented designer with an eye for distinctive and bespoke interiors. Her creative and sophisticated approach to design is very much valued by her clients and colleagues alike.

Zachary Rochman, AIA, LEED AP has been named Senior Project Architect. Zach is a leader with our Residential Studio, where he works closely with clients on tailored, custom homes. Zach’s strong technical acumen, clear communication style, and thoughtful attention to detail is what he brings to every project. And his proficiency with environmental design and building systems contributes to the making of low or zero-energy homes that are comfortable and long lasting.

Please join us in congratulating Kelsey and Zach – we're grateful for the excellence they bring to TruexCullins every day!

https://truexcullins.com/kelsey-layman-and-zachary-rochman-promoted-to-senior-positions/

Congratulations to Tom Karlhuber, AIA, and Cam Featherstonhaugh, FCSI, AIA, for their promotion to Associate Principal.