No two houses in East Beach are exactly alike. Yet they all share certain similarities. Such as respect for regional tradition, reflected in vernacular Tidewater architecture. Unexpected details, like hidden gardens, shuttered porches, or Victorian trim. And always, a sense of place. A sense of permanence. Of simplicity, and grace. And most of all, a sense of home.

All of which, of course, is completely intentional. Because East Beach draws upon southeastern building types and town planning practices to create a unique waterfront village rooted in regional tradition. With architectural standards based on the traditions of Tidewater vernacular architecture, and landscaping that is in harmony with both the buildings and the natural environment.

Every home is built by select custom builders from the East Beach Builders Guild, and in accordance with the East Beach Pattern Book, developed by Raymond Gindroz and Urban Design Associates. Urban Design Associates recently received an honorary award by the American Institute of Architects in Hampton Roads for the creation of the East Beach Pattern Book. The master plan for East Beach was developed by the world-famous urban planning firm Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company. Both Urban Design Associates and Duany Plater-Zyberk have been instrumental in setting the standards for New Urbanism.