Architects in Boston Massachusetts have done a lot to put the city on the radar. Being the seat of the Boston Architectural College, there are definitely many great architects in Boston MA. There are many landscape architects in Boston MA, along with many others. Most of these architects either own or work for some big architecture firms in Boston.

RTF has tried here to list down the top 50 Architecture Firms in Boston, arranged in alphabetical order. Being the oldest and largest city in MA, there are many architecture firms in Boston to watch (not leaving out so many landscape architect firms in Boston MA). The city has clusters of structures from the 17th century and an overwhelmingly large amount of modern architecture in a small radius, displaying an amalgamation of old and new.

Boston has evolved into a large cosmopolitan center for education, industry, finance, and technology today and these architecture firms in Boston have created a new and growing industry – tourism! Here are some of the top Architecture firms in Boston MA.

AnnBeha Architects | Top Architecture Firms/ Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: Recreational, educational
Locations of Built Projects: MA, United States, and abroad
Style of work: Contemporary architectural expression and revitalization of historic resources.
Website: www.annbeha.com

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New England Conservatory of music. Photo Courtesy:  AnnBeha Architects

 

ARC | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, interior design, Planning
Types of Built Projects: Institutional, Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work: Innovative, Functional
Website: www.arcusa.com

Johnson & Whale University
Johnson & Whale University. Photo Courtesy:  ARC

Arrowstreet Inc.

Scope of services: Architecture, interior design, urban design
Types of Built Projects: Hospitality, residential, research, urban design, educational, institutional, recreational, mixed-use
Locations of Built Projects: Boston
Style of work:
Website: www.arrowstreet.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Congress Square Lab by Arrowstreet Architects
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Congress Square Lab by Arrowstreet Architects. Photo Courtesy: Arrowstreet

 

Bruner | Cott Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, historic renovation, interior design
Types of Built Projects: Cultural, Educational, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Functional, Inclusive
Website: www.brunercott.com

R.W. Kern center
R.W. Kern Center. Photo Courtesy:  Bruner|Cott

 

BUTZ + KLUG Architecture | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Furniture design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, institutional
Locations of Built Projects: Boston, Brooklyn
Style of work: Contemporary
Website: www.bkarch.com

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Photo Courtesy: BUTZ + KLUG Architecture

Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype, Inc.

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, institutional, commercial, cultural, recreational & community centers, hospitality, healthcare, historic preservation.
Locations of Built Projects: Boston, Washington D.C. and distant locales such as Dublin, Singapore, Paris, and London.
Style of work: Modern
Website: www.bhplus.com

TOP ARCHITECTURE FIRMS IN BOSTON - Intergenerational Community Center, BH+
TOP ARCHITECTURE FIRMS IN BOSTON – Intergenerational Community Center, BH+.  Photo Courtesy:  BH plus

 

Cannon Design | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, interior design, Lighting design, construction services, sustainable design
Types of Built Projects: Healthcare, commercial, urban design, educational, institutional, hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: Unites States and India
Style of work: Sustainable, Elegant
Website: www.cannondesign.com

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Congress Square Lab by Canon design. Photo Courtesy: Cannon design

 

Catalano Architects

Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Boston
Style of work: Pragmatic, Inventive
Website: www.catalanoarchitects.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Dover Farmstead by Catalano Architects
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Dover Farmstead by Catalano Architects. Photo Courtesy: Catalano Architects

 

CBT Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, urban design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, institutional, commercial, cultural, recreational &, hospitality, mixed-use, urban design
Locations of Built Projects: Asia, United States, Caribbean, Massachusetts, New England
Style of work:  Contemporary, Elegant
Website: www.cbtarchitects.com

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345 Harrison Avenue, CBT Architects. Photo Courtesy:  CBT Architects

 

Christopher Hall Architects | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: Residential
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts, Rhode island
Style of work:  Contemporary, Traditional, Elegant
Website: www.challarchitects.com

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Contemporary Cottage. Photo Courtesy:  Christopher Hall Architects

 

Dimella Shaffer Architects | Top Architecture Firms/ Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Planning, Sustainability
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Institutional
Locations of Built Projects: Seattle, Boston
Style of work:  Functional, Innovative, Pragmatic, sustainable
Website: www.dimellashaffer.com

Miller and Houston Halls
Miller and Houston Halls. Photo Courtesy:  Dimella Shaffer

 

Elkus – Manfredi Architects | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, master planning, interior design, historic preservation, experiential graphic design.
Types of Built Projects: academic, civic/public, corporate, institutional
Locations of Built Projects: Boston
Style of work: Dynamic, Sustainable
Website: www.elkus-manfredi.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: New Balance Headquarters by Elkus-Manfredi Architects
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: New Balance Headquarters by Elkus-Manfredi Architects. Photo Courtesy: Elkus Manfredi Architects

 

Embarc Studio

Scope of services: Architecture, master planning, historic renovation, interior design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: MA, United States
Style of work: Innovative and Elegant
Website: www.embarcstudio.com

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Kimball Office Showroom. Photo Courtesy:  Embarc studio

Gensler

Scope of services: Architecture, urban design, Research
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Institutional, Commercial, Cultural, Community, Hospitality, Healthcare, Mixed-use, Planning
Locations of Built Projects: North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, China, Asia
Style of work: Contemporary, Pragmatic
Website: www.gensler.com

TOP ARCHITECTURE FIRMS IN BOSTON - Shanghai Tower, Gensler.  Photo Courtesy:  Gensler
Shanghai Tower, Gensler.  Photo Courtesy:  Gensler

 

Goody Clancy | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, Preservation
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Institutional, Civic & Government
Locations of Built Projects: United States
Style of work:  Elegant, Innovative
Website: www.goodyclancy.com

The University of Chicago.
The University of Chicago. Photo Courtesy:  Goody Clancy Architects

 

Grassi Design Group

Scope of services: Architecture, master planning, technical services, interior design
Types of Built Projects: single-family housing, multifamily housing, commercial, hotels & resorts
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work: Contemporary, Modern, elegant
Website: www.beauchemingrassi.com

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The Marker Hotel. Photo Courtesy:  Grassi design group

 

Hacin + Associates | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Branding + graphic design, historic preservation, urban design, planning, feasibility studies
Types of Built Projects: Residential, institutional, commercial, hospitality
Locations of Built Projects: across United States, Europe and Asia
Style of work: Modern, Elegant
Website: www.hacin.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: The Whitney Hotel by H+A. Photo Courtesy: H + A
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: The Whitney Hotel by H+A. Photo Courtesy: H + A

 

HDR

Scope of services: Architecture, Research
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Civic & Cultural, Institutional, Industrial, Urban Design
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Contemporary, Elegant
Website: www.hdrinc.com

USACE, Center for Excellence by Stern HDR Architects
USACE, Center for Excellence. Photo Courtesy: Stern HDR Architects

 

HNTB

Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: Aviation, Sports, Transit
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  sustainable, Efficient
Website: www.hntb.com

Denver International Airport- Hotel. Photo Courtesy: HNTB Architects
Denver International Airport- Hotel. Photo Courtesy: HNTB Architects

 

I K Design | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, technical services, interior design, lighting design, graphic design
Types of Built Projects: recreational, residential
Locations of Built Projects: Boston and San Francisco
Style of work: Holistic, Sustainable, and Elegant
Website: i-k-design.com

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Conversation Plinth. Photo Courtesy:  I K Design

 

Isgenuity | Top Architecture Firms/ Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Research
Types of Built Projects: Healthcare, Research, Academic
Locations of built projects: New England
Style of work:  Sustainable, Inventive, Engaging
Website: www.isgenuity.com

20 Maverick Square by Isgenuity Architects
20 Maverick Square. Photo Courtesy: Isgenuity Architects

 

Koo De Kir Architectural Interiors

Scope of services: Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Restaurant, Villa, Office, Residence, Showroom, Hotel
Locations of Built Projects: Boston
Style of work: Their signature soft modern style of work is casual, elegant, fresh, electric and warm.
Website: www.koodekir.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Art-Filled Townhouse, by Koo De Kir Architectural Interiors
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: (Residence) Art-Filled Townhouse, by Koo De Kir Architectural Interiors. Photo Courtesy: Koo De Kir

 

LDa Architecture & Interiors | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Sustainable architecture, Feasibility studies, programming, master planning, landscape, Graphic design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, institutional, commercial, cultural
Locations of Built Projects: New England, cape and across the country.
Style of work: contemporary, transitional, modern, traditional
Website: www.lda-architects.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Next Century Modern, LDa Architects
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Next Century Modern, LDa Architects.  Photo Courtesy:  LDa

 

Leers Weinzapfel Associates

Scope of services: Architecture, Urban Design, Research
Types of Built Projects: Civic & Community, Educational, Infrastructure, Urban Design
Locations of Built Projects: United States
Style of work: Modern, Elegant, Sustainable
Website: www.lwa-architects.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: University of Arkansas Adohi Hall by LWA
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: University of Arkansas Adohi Hall by LWA. Photo Courtesy: LWA

 

Linea 5 | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, master planning, interior design, historic preservation, Structural design, Facility assessment
Types of Built Projects: Healthcare, educational, institutional, recreational, historic preservation, Structural
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work: Modern, Functional
Website: www.linea5.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Mental health center, Massachusetts by Linea 5 Architects
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Mental health center, Massachusetts by Linea 5 Architects. Photo Courtesy: Linea 5

 

Machado – Silvetti

Scope of services: Architecture, Urban design
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Institutional, educational, conservational
Locations of built projects: Berlin, Beirut, Buenos Aires, Seoul, Singapore, Rome, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, Vietnam and across the United States.
Style of work:  Elegant, timeless, Functional
Website: www.machado-silvetti.com

POLO DOT Office Park by Utile Design by Utile design Architects
POLO DOT Office Park by Utile Design. Photo Courtesy: Utile Design Architects

 

Mass Design Group | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture and Research
Types of Built Projects: Educational and Public health Infrastructure.
Locations of Built Projects: The majority of their projects are built across various countries in Africa and America.
Style of work: Inclusive, Efficient, and functional.
Website: www.massdesigngroup.org

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: National memorial for peace and justice, by Mass Design Group
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: National memorial for peace and justice, by Mass Design Group. Photo Courtesy: Mass Design Group

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McMahon Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Restaurant
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Elegant, Innovative, and Modern
Website: www.mcmahonarchitects.com

Sumiao by McMahon Architects
Sumiao by McMahon Architects. Photo Courtesy:  McMahon Architects

 

NADAAA

Scope of services: Architecture, urban design, Furniture design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, institutional, commercial, hospitality, Mixed use, Research, Furniture
Locations of Built Projects:  United States
Style of work:  Contemporary, Elegant
Website: www.nadaaa.com

Melbourne School of Design, Nadaa
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Melbourne School of Design, Nadaa. Photo Courtesy: Nadaa

 

NBBJ | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Landscape, Planning, Urban Design, Hospitality, Lighting design, Experience Design
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Institutional, Civic and Cultural, Healthcare
Locations of built projects: Boston, Columbus, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Pune, Shanghai, San Francisco, Seattle
Style of work:  Modern, Elegant
Website: www.nbbj.com

Hangzhou Olympics Sports center by NBBJ
Hangzhou Olympics Sports center by NBBJ. Photo Courtesy: NBBJ Architects

 

Nelson Worldwide | Top Architecture Firms/ Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Restaurants, mixed-use, retail, workspace, hospitality, Industrial
Locations of Built Projects: MA
Style of work: Contemporary, elegant
Website: www.nelsonworldwide.com

Avalon by Mass Nelson Worldwide
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Avalon by Mass Nelson Worldwide. Photo Courtesy: Nelson

 

New England Design & Construction

Scope of services: Architecture, interior design
Types of Built Projects: Academic, Civic/public, Corporate, Institutional
Locations of Built Projects: Boston and Route 128 radius around Boston
Style of work: Classy, Minimalistic
Website: www.nedesignbuild.com

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Kitchen remodel by NEDC. Photo Courtesy: NEDC

 

ONY Architecture | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial and Hospitality.
Locations of Built Projects: ONY maintains a diverse portfolio of work in Boston including it’s surrounding suburbs, as well as a few projects in the greater New England area.
Style of work: Distinguished, simple, elegant and timeless.
Website: www.onyarchitecture.com

South Shore Addition, Weymouth by Mass Design Group
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: South Shore Addition, Weymouth by Mass Design Group. Photo Courtesy: ONY

 

Patrick Ahearn

Scope of services: Architecture, master planning, historic renovation, interior design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Recreational, Healthcare, and Educational
Locations of Built Projects: United States
Style of work:  Incorporating the needs for modern technology, environmental controls, and current building codes without affecting the historical integrity of the home.
Website: www.patrickahearn.com

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Boathouse Restaurant. Photo Courtesy:  Patrick Ahearn Architects

 

Payette | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: Institutional, Healthcare
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:   Pragmatic
Website: www.payette.com

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Hengquin Hospital. Photo Courtesy:  Payette Architects

 

Perkins & Will

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Landscape, Planning, Urban Design, Hospitality
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, and Cultural
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Inclusive, Innovative, and Modern
Website: www.perkinswill.com

National Center for Civil and Human Rights by Perkins & Will
National Center for Civil and Human Rights by Perkins & Will. Photo Courtesy: Perkins & Will Architects

 

Perry Dean Rogers Partners Architects

Scope of services: master planning, interior design, sustainable design, Renovation, Feasibility studies
Types of Built Projects: Libraries, Arts & Civic, Campus planning
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Sustainable, Inventive, Engaging
Website: www.perrydean.com

Library, University of Arkansas by Utile design Architects
Library, University of Arkansas. Photo Courtesy: Utile design Architects Website

 

Populous Architects | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, interior design, Landscape, Wayfinding, Urban design, Product design
Types of Built Projects: Stadium, Arenas, Transportation, Mixed-use, campus planning
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work: Innovative, Sustainable
Website: www.populous.com

T Mobile Arena
T Mobile Arena. Photo Courtesy:  Populous Architects

 

RODE Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, and Master planning.
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Residential, Institutional, Industrial, Urban Design
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work: Modern, Simple and Elegant
Website: www.rodearchitects.com

West Broadway Residences by RODE Architects
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: West Broadway Residences by RODE Architects. Photo Courtesy: RODE

 

Shepley Bulfinch | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: Healthcare, Education, Libraries, Civic and Mixed use
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work: Contemporary design approach
Website: www.shepleybulfinch.com

Harvard University Life Lab by Shepley Bulfinch
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Harvard University Life Lab by Shepley Bulfinch. Photo Courtesy: Shepley Bulfinch

 

Smithgroup

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Landscape, Civil engineering, Coastal engineering, Historic preservation, Healthcare, lighting design, Urban design, MEP Engineering, Energy and Environmental modeling.
Types of Built Projects: cultural, government, healthcare, educational, mixed-use, urban spaces, waterfront
Locations of Built Projects: United States
Style of work: Modern, Contextual and Inclusive
Website: www.smithgroup.com

Top Architecture Firms in Boston: California Pacific Medical Center by Smithgroup
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: California Pacific Medical Center by Smithgroup. Photo Courtesy: Smithgroup

 

Stantec | Top Architecture Firms/ Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Preservation, landscape
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Institutional, Civic & cultural, coastal & marine, Healthcare
Locations of Built Projects: United States
Style of work:  Elegant, Modern
Website: www.stantec.com

Evolv1
Evolv1. Photo Courtesy:  Stantec Architects

Stern McCafferty | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Conventional, Elegant, Modern
Website: www.sternmccafferty.com

TOP ARCHITECTURE FIRMS IN BOSTON - IWeston Residence by Stern McCafferty Architects
Weston Residence. Photo Courtesy: Stern McCafferty Architects

 

Studio LUZ Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, and Cultural
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Elegant, Innovative, and Modern
Website: studioluz.net

Meyer Residence by Studio LUZ Architects
Meyer Residence by Studio LUZ Architects. Photo Courtesy:  Studio LUZ Architects

 

The Narrow Gate

Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: Affordable housing, supportive housing, community space
Locations of Built Projects: Massachusetts
Style of work: Contemporary, Traditional
Website: www.the-narrow-gate.com

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Coppersmith Village. Photo Courtesy:  The Narrow Gate Architects

 

Touloukian Touloukian Inc. | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Urban design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Cultural, Institutional, Historic
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Modern
Website: www.wilsonarch.com

Lumen at Beacon Park
Lumen at Beacon Park. Photo Courtesy: TT Arch

 

Utile Design | Top Architecture Firms in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Interior design, Planning, Urban design
Types of Built Projects: Commercial, Institutional, Residential
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Modern, Elegant
Website: www.utiledesign.com

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Belmont day school Barn by Utile Design. Photo Courtesy: Utile design Architects

 

Wilson HGA | Boston Architects

Scope of services: Architecture, Research
Types of Built Projects: Corporate, Civic & Cultural, Institutional
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  sustainable buildings and spaces that foster human interactions and collaborations: campus, community, and consensus.
Website: www.wilsonarch.com

The University of Massachusetts Amherst by Wilson HGA Architects
The University of Massachusetts Amherst. Photo Courtesy: Wilson HGA Architects

 

William Rawn Associates | Top Architecture Firms in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: Institutional, Government
Locations of built projects: Massachusetts
Style of work:  Contemporary Modernism, Minimalist Aesthetic, and uncluttered.
Website: www.rawnarch.com

Amherst College, MA. Photo Courtesy: Willian Rawn Associates
Amherst College, MA. Photo Courtesy: Willian Rawn Associates

 

Zero Energy Design | Architects in Boston

Scope of services: Architecture, Mechanical design, financial analysis
Types of Built Projects: Residential, institutional, mixed use, LEED, Net zero
Locations of Built Projects: United States
Style of work: Ecologically sensible and Innovative
Website: zeroenergy.com

Lincoln net positive farmhouse, Zero energy design
Top Architecture Firms in Boston: Lincoln’s net positive farmhouse, Zero energy design. Photo Courtesy:  Zero Energy Design

 

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