Business Details
42 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Somerville, MA
We are an award-winning architectural design and planning studio founded in 1984, dedicated to creating exceptional design while fostering long-term client relationships. Our medium-sized firm operates through project-specific teams that remain consistent from initial design through construction, ensuring continuity and accountability under the guidance of a Principal. We believe our best work emerges through collaboration with engaged clients, addressing their unique needs, constraints, and aspirations. Our design philosophy emphasizes beauty and contextual respect, supported by a studio culture that values education, idea exchange, and advanced technology. Over decades, we have cultivated trust with clients who seek our expertise for subsequent projects, reflecting our commitment to enduring partnerships.Our success enables us to contribute to community service organizations, reinforcing our belief that strong communities and great architecture are interdependent. We maintain an open, collegial work environment where emerging professionals thrive, evidenced by our multiple AIA New England Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Awards. Located in Somerville, Massachusetts, our office serves clients across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. We prioritize transparency in our process, ensuring clients understand how their projects evolve through iterative design and technical rigor. Our teams expertise spans urban planning, sustainable design, and historic preservation, tailored to meet the specific demands of each project.
Services
Architectural Design
Urban Planning
Sustainable Design
Community Development
Historic Preservation
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We maintain consistent project teams from design through construction for accountability.
- Our collaborative process prioritizes client needs, constraints, and aspirations.
- We integrate advanced technology with a tradition of design excellence.
- Our firm has received multiple AIA Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Awards.
- We contribute to community service organizations through annual profit allocations.
Services
Architectural Design
We provide tailored architectural design services for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Our approach combines creative vision with technical precision to meet client goals while respecting environmental and contextual factors. Clients benefit from our collaborative process, ensuring designs align with functional needs and aesthetic aspirations.
Urban Planning
Our urban planning services focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities through comprehensive master plans and zoning strategies. We work with municipalities and developers to balance growth with infrastructure needs, prioritizing walkability, public spaces, and mixed-use development. Our expertise ensures projects meet regulatory requirements while enhancing community livability.
Sustainable Design
We integrate sustainable practices into every project phase, from energy-efficient systems to eco-friendly materials. Our team leverages LEED standards and life-cycle analysis to minimize environmental impact while reducing long-term operational costs. Clients receive innovative solutions that align with both ecological responsibility and budgetary constraints.
Community Development
Our community development services prioritize inclusive, equitable spaces that foster social interaction and economic vitality. We collaborate with stakeholders to design affordable housing, public amenities, and mixed-income developments. Projects emphasize accessibility, cultural preservation, and partnerships with local organizations to ensure lasting community benefits.
Historic Preservation
We specialize in preserving historic structures while adapting them for modern use through meticulous research and material analysis. Our team navigates regulatory approvals and tax incentives to restore architectural integrity while incorporating contemporary functionality. Clients receive solutions that honor historical significance and ensure long-term building viability.
People
Iric Rex
Principal
Iric Rex leads Davis Square Architects with over 25 years of experience in urban design and project management. He champions collaborative workflows and sustainable practices, ensuring client visions translate into award-winning projects. His expertise spans mixed-use developments and institutional buildings.
Questions
What architectural services does Davis Square Architects offer?
We provide architectural design, urban planning, sustainable design, community development, and historic preservation services for residential, commercial, and institutional clients.
How does Davis Square Architects approach client collaboration?
We maintain consistent project teams throughout the design and construction process, ensuring direct communication with clients and alignment with their goals, constraints, and aspirations.
Are your designs focused on sustainability?
Yes, we integrate energy-efficient systems, eco-friendly materials, and LEED standards into all projects to minimize environmental impact while meeting budgetary and functional needs.
Do you work on historic preservation projects?
Yes, we specialize in restoring and adapting historic buildings, balancing preservation requirements with modern functionality through meticulous research and material analysis.
What community initiatives does the firm support?
We allocate a portion of annual profits to community service organizations and prioritize projects that enhance social equity, affordable housing, and public spaces.
