Architecture
A New Exhibit Explores Inflatable Structures in Architecture
For some, the term “inflatable structure” may conjure images of bouncy castles. But for others, inflatable structures are a key part of a functioning utopia. A new exhibit […]
Five Ways to Celebrate Preservation Month in Boston
Dozens of free architecture tours are happening throughout the month of May. This is not a drill. May 1st marks the beginning of Historic Preservation Month: […]
The BSA Launched a New Boston Architecture Website
There’s a lot to pay attention to when it comes to architecture in Boston, so like any good group of visual thinkers, the Boston Society of […]
This Brookline Garage Was Transformed into a Sleek Single Family
Before architects Antón García-Abril and Débora Mesa built this shining modern home on a quiet street in Brookline, the small plot of land was home […]
Inside Boston’s Famously Skinny, Surprisingly Spacious House
A line at least 10 people deep stretched down Hull Street on Sunday—all of them eager to peek inside the Skinny House. Others who happened […]
This Local Company Puts Buildings Together Like Lego Blocks
Before Littleton-based Triumph Modular begins a construction project, it needs to have all of the pieces. Then, much like building a Lego house, those pieces […]
Landmark: Somerville’s Prospect Hill Tower
The castle-like construction still stands strong.
Green Undercover: This Eco-Friendly House in Wellesley Fits Right In
ZeroEnergy Design creates an eco-friendly home that fits right into a traditional Wellesley neighborhood.
Mighty Rich: Waypoint’s Interior Design
A closer look at Waypoint, chef Michael Scelfo’s newest venue.
A Beacon Hill Townhouse with a Showstopping Courtyard
In a Beacon Hill townhouse, a third-story courtyard takes center stage.
Three Pitch-Perfect Home Additions
We love our older homes, but sometimes we need a contemporary touch. Here are three projects that show how beautifully traditional houses can accommodate a few bold, new moves.
Home Additions: Steel the Show
Since buying their 1907 Italian Renaissance Revival home in 2008, this Newton couple craved a big, modern space where they and their two sons could […]
Home Additions: Arty in the Back
Architect Maryann Thompson loved the 1860s Cambridge/Somerville six-bedroom home—big enough for her five children, it was packed with potential. And because the house backed up […]
Home Additions: Fix Master
As soon as attorney Chris Hug saw the backyard of this Lincoln property in 1995, he knew the house was for him. Just under an […]
A Historic Mansion in Milton Is Opening to the Public This Spring
The stone mansion pictured above will soon be yours to explore. Built in 1878 for two well-to-do newlyweds—mining engineer William Ellery Channing and heiress Edith Hemenway Eustis—the […]