Saugatuck is that magical spot – a small-town escape that somehow packs big-city culture into its charming streets without losing an ounce of its lakeside tranquility.

For those who prefer their nature a bit more rugged, Halibut Point State Park sits at the northernmost tip of Cape Ann, offering a dramatic counterpoint to Rockport’s manicured charm.

That’s how husband-and-wife duo Maria Berman and Brad Horn, who together make Berman Horn Studio, described the first project ...