Cara Meneses and Brian Lafauce ARCHWRIGHT

Who are your professional influences?

Ned Johnson, chairman of Fidelity Investments. Working with him closely for ten years managing and developing his special projects, Brian Lafauce felt that Mr. Johnson’s creativity and curiosity advanced his growth in the construction industry. Mr. Johnson encouraged everyone to think outside the box, to stretch one’s imagination, and to have fun while accomplishing the task at hand. Brian considers him to be a lasting, powerful influence and a true mentor.

What is your favorite city?

ARCHWRIGHT | Fine Home Builders & Estate Management is a full-service general contracting firm, managing all aspects of building luxury homes. Established in 2016, our firm prides itself on client relations, analytical project management, and fine craftsmanship. Experts in residential urban and coastal construction, each project is structured to efficiently manage our clients’ expectations right from the beginning. Our team brings a diverse background to the table; with extensive experience in real estate development, interior design, analytical analysis, and comprehensive project management processes, we create a robust project structure. With more than thirty-five years of combined high-end residential building experience, partners Brian Lafauce and Cara Meneses founded ARCHWRIGHT on two principal ideas: high-end craftsmanship and a cutting-edge technological focus. In today’s market, efficiency drives a successful project. Lafauce and Meneses felt there was a strong desire for a business model that delivers optimum customer value in a transparent, fluid manner.

The village of Castle Combe, located in the Cotswolds of England. Cara Meneses spent three days traveling back in time exploring and experiencing this storybook village preserved in its original form. The architecture and true sense of craftsmanship engineered by hand centuries ago has withstood the test of time. Reliving the historic conditions, from the damp fieldstone walls, to the floors paved in earth, to a room that beautifully combined wood, mud, and clay, created a sense of home beyond her imagination.

How do you describe your style?

We’re a fully transparent firm, guiding our clients with honesty from start to finish. We encourage our clients to participate in all decision-making throughout the construction process, sharing with them financials, scheduling, product specification education, and involving them on-site to bring their vision to life. Building a home can be stressful, and our style is to eliminate this stress and make it an enjoyable experience.