Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Innovative Architecture & Design Solutions in Boston
Payette is a Boston-based architecture firm with nearly a century of experience in designing innovative buildings for science, healthcare, and community-focused projects. Founded in 1932, the firm combines rigorous design inquiry with performance-driven solutions, emphasizing sustainability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and social equity. Our practice integrates architecture, landscape design, interior design, and building science to create spaces that prioritize human experience and environmental responsibility.With over 180 professionals, we employ a collaborative studio model that fosters knowledge-sharing and technical innovation, including advanced fabrication, visualization, and energy performance analysis. Recognized with over 10 national AIA awards, our work spans complex research facilities, healthcare institutions, and pro bono initiatives that address critical social needs while advancing architectural discourse.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Building Science
Space Strategies
Design Visualization
Fabrication
Research
Pro Bono Projects
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We integrate architecture, building science, and sustainability for holistic design solutions.
- Our interdisciplinary team includes in-house building scientists and fabrication experts.
- Recognized with 10+ national AIA awards for design excellence.
- Pioneers in energy performance analysis and sustainable healthcare design.
- Commitment to pro bono work addressing community needs through architecture.
Associations and certifications
- AIA 2030 Commitment
Services
Architecture
We create innovative architectural solutions for healthcare, science, and educational facilities. Our designs prioritize functionality, sustainability, and human-centered experiences. Projects include research labs, hospitals, and academic buildings that balance aesthetic vision with technical performance.
Building Science
Our in-house Building Science Group optimizes energy efficiency and environmental performance. Services include thermal modeling, daylight analysis, and carbon footprint reduction strategies. We apply data-driven insights to enhance building performance while maintaining design integrity.
Interior Design
We craft functional, sustainable interior environments tailored to client needs. Our approach focuses on human experience, material health, and flexible layouts. Services include healthcare interiors, research lab planning, and academic space design.
Landscape Architecture
We integrate landscape and architecture to create cohesive environments. Services include site planning, ecological design, and outdoor space development. Our work enhances building performance while fostering connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Design Visualization
Our visualization team translates concepts into immersive digital representations. Services include photorealistic renderings, virtual reality walkthroughs, and design storytelling. We use advanced tools to communicate complex architectural ideas to clients and stakeholders.
People
Tom Payette
Founder
Tom Payette became president of the firm in 1965, expanding it from 12 to 160 employees. He established a legacy of multigenerational leadership and innovation that continues to shape Payette's collaborative culture today.
Sho-Ping Chin
Principal
Sho-Ping Chin is a principal at Payette with expertise in architectural design and professional development. She leads initiatives promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the firm and the broader architectural profession.
Andrea Love
Director of Building Science
Andrea Love leads Payette's nationally recognized Building Science Group. She specializes in energy performance, thermal comfort, and sustainable design strategies, integrating technical expertise with architectural innovation across all project phases.
Thomas Simister
Director of Space Strategies
Thomas Simister directs Payette's Space Strategies Group, developing data-driven planning methodologies for campus master plans, facility programming, and space optimization. His work combines traditional benchmarking with innovative visualization tools.
David Hamel
Director of Design Visualization
David Hamel leads Payette's Design Visualization Group, creating compelling visual narratives through advanced rendering and interactive technologies. He bridges design intent with client communication using storytelling and digital innovation.
Questions
What architectural services does PAYETTE offer?
PAYETTE provides architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, building science, and design visualization services for healthcare, science, and educational facilities.
Do you specialize in sustainable design?
Yes, we integrate sustainability through energy modeling, material health analysis, and carbon reduction strategies. Our team includes LEED Fellows and AIA 2030 Commitment signatories.
What makes PAYETTE different from other architecture firms?
Our interdisciplinary approach combines architecture with in-house building science, fabrication, and visualization teams. We emphasize collaborative design and performance-driven solutions.
Do you work on pro bono projects?
Yes, we actively pursue pro bono work addressing community needs, including projects for healthcare facilities, urban camps, and low-income community enrichment programs.
Where is PAYETTE located?
Our main office is at 290 Congress Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02210, with clients and projects nationwide.
