Our Story
Chris has been involved with building for over 30 years. First working as a carpenter during his school years, his love for design and building continued throughout his corporate career. Moves from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Chicago provided Chris and Brigitte the opportunity to buy, renovate, and sell homes. They completed four major renovations and one new build before forming Ambrose Custom Builders in 2007.
A Design graduate of College Francois-Xavier-Garneau in Quebec City, Brigitte quickly rose through the ranks of the design profession working with prestigious firms such as Epps Interiors, Atkinson McKee and Design Associates leading multi-million dollar award-winning projects.
The Ambrose focus is to create spaces that draw from the New England charm that people love, while adding openness to design plans and a strong connection with the home’s external environment. Particular attention is paid to solar orientation, and how natural light will positively influence a home through the seasons. Antique materials are often incorporated into their projects to add timeless beauty.
Majority of homes built are Energy Star-rated and Chris is certified as a Green Building Professional through the National Association of Homebuilders. His projects follow many of the guidelines set forth in the National Green Standard.
Ambrose Custom Builders has garnished many awards from the homebuilders association of southern VT, including best kitchen design; best house 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft; best house less than 3,000 sq ft; best renovation; environmental excellence; energy efficiency and best bathroom. They believe beautiful spaces do not necessarily have to be expensive, just well-planned using creativity to build a quality environment with character.