Pocket Neighborhoods
At Geoffrey Mouen Architects, we specialize in designing Pocket Neighborhoods and Cottage Courts. These small communities do more than meet program—they shape place. Our work is rooted in the belief that density can be dignified, and that beauty, when paired with civic purpose, becomes a catalyst for lasting neighborhood vitality. Each community is crafted to reinforce walkable streets, activate public life, and honor the architectural traditions of its region. Whether nestled within a historic town center or rising within a newly planned development, our projects balance residential comfort with urban presence—layering housing, retail, and civic gestures into a coherent whole.
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"Geoffrey has a wonderfully patient disposition, keen design sense, and is extremely knowledgeable about planning and design and detail. So, it's wonderful to work with him, knowing that the end product will be amazing, beautiful, detailed well, and be something unique as well."
- Mike Thompson
Thompson Placemaking Architecture
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