ICON Architecture

The Department of Youth Services is the juvenile justice agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Their mission is to protect the public and prevent crime by promoting positive change in the lives of youth committed to its custody by partnering with communities, families, government, and provider agencies toward this end. They accomplish this mission through interventions […]

ICON Architecture designed the modernization of Salem Heights, a 283-unit affordable housing community located in Salem, MA. Composed of two 10-story highrise towers built in the 1970’s, the complex contains 77 one-bedroom and 186 two-bedroom apartments. The two towers are connected at the ground floor, and sited atop a hill with expansive views of the […]

The transformation of an underutilized and long defunct property in Gloucester, MA provides 30 new affordable rental units in a highly resilient, Passive House certified building.  Located downtown, just two blocks from City Hall and the waterfront, these new one- two- and three-bedroom units feature healthy, energy efficient homes that save on utility bills while offering convenient […]

Achieving a LEED-for-Homes Platinum rating, these 40 apartments surround a sunny, landscaped courtyard to maximize passive solar design. The 34-unit midrise incorporates a super-insulated building envelope, 96% efficient mechanical systems, heat recovery ventilation, and energy producing photovoltaic and solar thermal rooftop systems. Separate six-family townhouses are built with SIPS (structural insulated panel system) to achieve […]