Davis Square Architects

We at DSA love an impromptu pin up!??Whether a design critique or sharing project updates, it’s a great way to learn from each other and make each project even better than the last.

DSA's Clifford Boehmer and Paul Warkentin attended the recent West Newton Rutland Apartments ribbon cutting ceremony in Boston's South End neighborhood. This extensive project included the renovation of 146 affordable rental units in 27 historic brick townhouses, and was the result of a partnership between the Boston Housing Authority and IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Key project features include life safety, accessibility, ventilation and energy efficiency upgrades; the renovation of common areas; and new kitchens and bathrooms, as well as new doors, windows and flooring. In addition, restoring the buildings' original historic character was critically important. Congratulations to all!

Congrats on another award winning project, you two! ???? Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc. & Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA)

Excited that our third building at Roxbury's Bartlett Station is under construction! Terrific video Bald Hill Builders, LLC.!??

DSA is pleased to announce the addition of our newest Designer, Omar Hussein! Omar received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Boston Architectural College (BAC). He brings to DSA several years of experience in affordable and market-rate housing, both renovations and new construction, as well as experience performing surveys of existing buildings for adherence to ADA standards. His BAC thesis, Triple Threat, focused on the aspects of private and public spaces, exploring an intersection that draws a new line defined by one’s own sense of space. Using those aspects, he designed a fitness/wellness center that focused on the user experience, thus shaping the user around the space rather than the space shaping the user. Omar’s Triple Threat project thesis was awarded a commendation from the BAC. He is currently working on 50 Oriol Drive, a former Quality Inn in Worcester that?will be renovated and converted into permanent supportive housing. Omar is also involved in construction administration of the 170 Cottage Street project in Chelsea, a PHIUS 2021 Design Certified new building providing affordable rental housing, and renovation of the 252-unit Meadowbrook Apartments located just outside of Northampton, MA. Omar’s interests outside of architecture include long walks in Boston and Cambridge, traveling, photography, dancing, and gaming. Welcome to the team Omar!

Great team on this one all around!

Congratulations DSA designer and artist-in-residence Audrey Parrill on her current art exhibition at Diesel Café in Davis Square! The exhibition features 19 pieces from Audrey's "Light" series, which explores the ways in which light interacts with?everyday objects to make them more magical and surreal. The exhibit is scheduled to be up until the end of December, and Diesel’s hours are 7 to 7 every day. Drop by, grab a coffee or something to eat, and enjoy Audrey's artwork! You can also check out Audrey’s website at https://lnkd.in/eUHnXexV and Instagram @audreyparrillart.

One of DSA's current projects is the renovation of Our Lady’s Guild House located in the Fenway/Kenmore Square neighborhood. Working together with clients Fenway Community Development Corporation and the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), the renovation is intended to provide more diverse affordable housing options than the building currently offers. This beautiful historic building’s character and integrity will be maintained, and exterior and interior updates will conform to all accessibility requirements. A recent initial public meeting was held for current residents and interested members of the local community, and the event was covered by The Huntington News – follow the link to learn more about the project, including quotes from DSA's Laura Cella-Mowatt, the clients and neighbors too. https://lnkd.in/gW6MTZcx

We are delighted?to share that Davis Square Architects has been recognized as a 2024 New England AIA Components Emerging Professional Friendly?Firm! This award is given to firms of all sizes that show outstanding commitment to advancing their emerging professional staff through professional development and personal growth opportunities. We are honored to once again win this award that acknowledges DSA’s dedication to mentorship and providing a collegial, inclusive culture that fosters collaborative relationships unique to our work.

An inspiring and exciting day at 170 Cottage St. Thank you NAWIC for visiting, we hope you return for the ribbon cutting!