I made a cold call about a project in Somerville. I appreciate Lee explaining the process to me…read morevery patiently. He laid out the steps moving forward. I appreciate his professionalism and patience while I am just getting started and things seem overwhelming to me.

The prestigious architect firm with heart to support other small business in the neighborhood.read more

We picked Dingman Allison Architects to help us with our renovations after interviewing at least 3…read moreother firms. We only had to meet with them briefly to be convinced that they were the right ones for the job. Thankfully, that proved to be true! Nancy Dingman and Blake Allison both worked on the project, though Nancy was more involved in this case. We did extensive renovations on a historical house in Cambridge, and needed expertise and advice on everything from structural recommendations, aesthetic concerns, moving walls, and revealing the beauty inherent in the old materials. Nancy served not only as a designer and manager of the architectural work, but also as our advocate with the construction company. They were a good company as well, but without Nancy's guidance we probably would have suffered a lot of additional charges and lower quality work. She made sure their work was progressing rapidly, that the design specs were implemented, and that we were not over charged. The project went fairly smoothly, despite many surprises inherent in a historical house. Nancy and Blake guided us through many minefields and we had full confidence in their recommendations. They are experienced, knowledgeable, confident and a pleasure to work with. Architecture fees are high by definition, but their rates were comparable to others and worth every penny. As a result we love the final appearance of our home.

It's a small residential architecture firm, focused mostly on the New England style. But don't be…read morefooled by their size, you will fins no other firm with the ability to take over a traditional restoration as they do.

From the owner: Architecture Conceptual Image Studies,…read moreProject Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiation, Construction Administration, Planning Site Selection, Site Planning\Analysis, Master Planning, Zoning Analysis, Presentations to Local and Regional Planning Commissions, Design Guidelines for Residential and Commercial Development, Urban and Rural Town\Village Planning, Historic Preservation Historic Surveys and Analyses, Photographic and Historical Research, Adaptive Reuse and Renovation, Presentations to Historic Design Review Commissions, Design of New Structures in Historic Contexts

NEDC did a major design and renovation on our house in 2024, centering around the kitchen. It's…read morestill amazing to me how much positive impact this project has had on our lives. The new open space is just a joy to be in, even when we're not cooking, but even more so when we are. We are grateful for Schneidee's guidance through the design phase, recommending so much we would never have thought of ourselves, and generally being sure the new space would work for us. And it was tremendously comforting to have someone of John's expertise and resourcefulness guiding us through construction. Both Schneidee and John were a real pleasure to work with. I must admit, I thought "lifting spirits with spaces" was just a nice slogan, but it is indeed a real experience we have everyday. Super happy and super grateful!

We had a terrific experience working with David and his team. Our project ended up being smaller in…read morescope than we had originally anticipated, so David ended up giving us referrals to colleagues, rather than us working with him directly, but the interactions that we had with NEDC were, enjoyable, informative, and inspiring. David listened to our concerns and our ideas, and then brought other ideas to the table that we never would have thought of, but which would creatively solve our problems. He was a great listener, and then direct end up front with us about possibilities. We hope that we will have the opportunity to work with NEDC on a longer-term basis in the future.

I have had the opportunity to work with Scott Payette as an Architect for the past few years, and I…read morehighly recommend him for anyone looking to hire an Architect in the Boston / New England Area. Scott Payette Architects is very professional firm, aware of project timelines and budgets, always holding design to the highest standard, and working to make every job more than "just another project", but work to make every project a true piece of Architecture! If you are looking for a skilled architecture firm with an eye for design and experience to match, look no further than Scott Payette Architects."

From the owner: We are dedicated to providing a high level of design and service for complex projects up to $5…read moremillion construction cost. Our firm offers energy conscious design and innovative architectural strategies that help advance our clients' core mission and strategic objectives.

Building a house is a difficult task. We have been in our house now for several years and Patrick…read moreand his people, Cesar was our guy, had a unique instinct for the use of space. Our house is extremely well laid out and was designed exactly the way we wanted, when we went to them with some concept ideas. We had a tough time with our contractor, but Patrick kept him in line with the specs they selected and although our builder was a challenge, Patrick and his firm kept the project on plan. We'd definitely use him again. You get what you pay for, as excellent architecture does not come cheap. We are thankful he designed our Martha's Vineyard House. We were very pleased With him and his staff which was mostly Cesar for us!

From the owner: Patrick Ahearn FAIA specializes in historically motivated architecture and interior design…read more Patrick Ahearn FAIA specializes in historically motivated architecture and interior design. Over the past 42 years, his volume of finely crafted and detailed residential work spans a multitude of classic styles of architecture from City Town Houses to Island Homes. With offices in both the Historic Back Bay neighborhood of Boston and on the island of Martha's Vineyard, these environments provide a rich and fertile background for the creation of classical timeless architecture, appropriate and in scale to each locale. The firm's work covers a broad spectrum of projects in the United States including master planning, new construction, historic renovation and restoration. To each of his projects, Mr. Ahearn and his team of architects and designers bring a highly educated and schooled knowledge of classic architecture coupled with a keen sense of how people live today, which in turn produces homes that are timeless and responsive to the needs of today's lifestyles.