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Richard and Nancy Becker’s firm is widely respected for its preservation work on the North Shore. They pride themselves on staying accessible to the client: “We’re not prima donnas,” says Richard. Jobs range from high-end renovations to new construction projects, primarily in the city and on the North Shore, in styles that run the gamut from traditional to modern.