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From the rendering to the progress happening on-site now — watching this project come to life has been so exciting. Every detail is beginnin…

@riverbrook__Apr 2, 2026

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@riverbrook__Apr 28, 2026

Magic in the works for this client’s dream home ✨ Every project begins long before the first wall goes up—starting with a vision. Renderings…

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Our Projects Flow Like Unified Compositions

Our Projects Flow Like Unified Compositions

River Brook delivers design-build services that eliminate the gaps between vision and execution. You get one unified team—architects, interior designers, and licensed builders—working together from concept through completion, ensuring every decision serves your home's complete composition.

Luxurious dark-toned primary bathroom with a freestanding white soaking tub, crystal chandelier, and glass-enclosed shower

Every design choice, budget decision, and construction detail flows together without gaps or handoffs.

To trust us is to experience true accountability—one point of contact, one integrated process, one team committed to bringing your vision to life with complete clarity and craftsmanship. No architect vs. contractor disputes. No compromised designs. Just seamless execution.

Our Design-Build Process

Step 1

Discovery & Vision Alignment

We begin by understanding your goals, budget, and lifestyle needs. Kevin and Leigh meet with you together to ensure design aspirations and construction realities align from the start—no surprises down the road.

Step 2

Integrated Design & Budget

Our architects, designers, and builders collaborate on schematic designs with real-time cost modeling. You see exactly what your vision will cost before construction begins, with transparency at every level.

Step 3

Construction Docs & Build

We produce comprehensive plans that our own construction team will execute. Because the people designing your home are the same people building it, details don't get lost in translation or value-engineered away.

Step 4

Build & Deliver

Kevin's licensed construction team brings Leigh's designs to life with precision and respect for the original vision. One contract, one accountability structure, one exceptional home delivered on time and on budget.

Kevin Misso
Owner, Director of Construction

Leigh Misso
Owner, Lead Designer

Throughout this process, Kevin and Leigh coordinate every decision to ensure your home flows beautifully from initial design through final construction.

Our Design-Build Process

Step 1 –

Discovery & Vision Alignment

Step 2 –

Integrated Design & Budget

Step 3 –

Construction Docs & Build

Step 4 –

Build & Deliver

Kevin Misso / Owner,
Director of Construction

Leigh Misso / Owner,
Lead Designer

Throughout this process, Kevin and Leigh coordinate every decision to ensure your home flows beautifully from initial design through final construction.

Kevin and Leigh Misso at a River Brook home under construction

WHY RIVER BROOK FOR DESIGN-BUILD

Builder + Designer In-House

Kevin is a licensed builder who directs construction. Leigh is a trained designer with a Building Science degree. They're married, co-own the firm, and work side-by-side on every project. This isn't coordination—it's true integration.

One Contract, One Team

Traditional projects split responsibility between architect, designer, and general contractor. When problems arise, everyone points fingers. With River Brook, there's one contract and one team responsible for everything. No excuses, no blame-shifting.

No Change-Order Chaos

Because our builders participate in design from the start, we catch constructability issues and cost implications early. You get accurate budgets upfront and far fewer surprise change orders during construction.

Design Intent Stays Intact

Contractors often 'value engineer' architectural details to save time or money, diluting the original vision. Our construction team executes Leigh's designs exactly as intended—because they're part of the same company with the same standards.

Decades of Integrated Mastery

We've refined this design-build model over years of collaboration. Kevin and Leigh understand how design decisions affect construction timelines and costs, and how construction methods can enhance design. That experience saves you time, money, and stress.

WHY RIVER BROOK FOR DESIGN-BUILD

One Team. Design to Build.

One Team. Design to Build.

200K+ followers on Instagram appreciating our work

Our Projects Flow Like Unified Compositions

Our Projects Flow Like Unified Compositions

Every design choice, budget decision, and construction detail flows together without gaps or handoffs.

Our Design-Build Process

Our Design-Build Process

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