About Us

Principal

Our Vision

Our Philosophy:

“Managing Expectations“

At Artifex, we use this maxim as the primary guideline in the working relationship with clients. What is it that you are really expecting when purchasing an Artifex Studio…?

That question seems obvious on the surface, but our experience has taught us that getting to the heart of those answers is what makes a project truly successful. Though its safe to say that everyone wants it done right and cheap, beautiful and hassle free, there are a number subjective variables that go into what ‘cheap’ means, what ‘hassle free’ means, and even what ‘right’ means. At Artifex, we make it a point to explain every facet of the process ahead of time so that you know what to expect throughout the entire process. Though you will have detailed explanations of costs provided to you in the initial Project Estimate, you will also have explained to you what happens when any changes happen you may decide on to that original agreement. Changes and unplanned things happen all the time, and sometimes things just happen that are unexpected or out of ones control, so having expectations understood, with contingencies put in place beforehand, helps alleviates any issues that may happen. From delays that arise with Town permitting, stock material hold ups, weather related setbacks, or you simply may have decided you want to add or eliminate a particular part of the project, having expectations understood beforehand is the first step in working through those issues, so we can focus on the end result.

With all that said, we at Artifex are professionals, so by the nature of our training and experience, we manage and minimize any issues before they arise. Working with us, you can expect at the very minimum, responsibility and commitment to those expectations, with our goal being, to exceed them. At the very end, along with years of enjoyment from your Artifex Studio, we want you to have a good experience, and share with you friends and neighbors, that your experience working with us was a good one.

Feel free to Contact us for more information on Pricing, Sizes and other questions that you may have, so you can start your project with confidence that your expectations will be met…

Artifex is about crafting beautifully designed spaces.

The kind of space that inspires and enlivens the spirit. There’s a certain awareness that Space can evoke. When Architects design buildings, we explore how the imagination fills a space with meaning and feelings of pleasure and comfort. Our Philosophy on the design of buildings is to see how these spaces evoke such feelings, along with memory’s, and fantasy’s in the occupant’s imagination.

Trained as a Builder and educated as an Architect, Jack W. Resendes has been working in the field of design and construction his entire life. With a focus on finish carpentry and efficient planning, Jack has designed and built dozens of new homes and remodeling projects throughout the South Coast of Massachusetts. With years of experience and attention to the Architectural details that make a home appealing and beautiful, Jack has been a passionate force in creating what his clients have envisioned.

Artifex: (def.) a master of crafts, Master Craftsman, a cunning inventor. An Originator, one who skillfully makes, and cleverly creates. Cunning and Ingenious…

Historically, An Architect was considered a Master Builder, acting in the role of both architect and builder. The word Architect comes from the word Arkitekton, which is Latin for Master Builder. And this is the impetus behind Artifex Design-Build. We provide design and building services under a single umbrella of accountability and execution. If you are looking to ensure both a high level of customer service and the highest standard of workmanship, then consider the benefits of hiring Artifex as the single firm for your Architectural Design Build needs…