ICON Architecture

Once a vacant lot, cleared as part of the halted I-95 highway project, 25 Amory Apartments turns the corner of Amory Street with a gracious clerestory bay and a rhythm of stoops along the well-traveled connection to Jackson Square Station. The main residential entry porch spills daylight through the building to the community room and […]

This 280-apartment building, unchanged since its 2007 construction, had lost appeal within the Boston market. New ownership looked to ICON for a comprehensive capital upgrade focused on enhancing resident experience, modernizing building interiors, and connecting amenities to its riverfront setting. ICON’s designs—developed post-pandemic—focused branding on resident wellness. The nature-inspired palette graced new uses, breaking down […]

In the heart of the Hamilton Canal Innovation District in downtown Lowell, 201 Canal overlooks the Pawtucket Canal, transforming the historic mill peninsula into a new urban center that connects the transportation hub, Arts District, and residential and commercial markets. Recently completed, the mixed-use buildings set a contemporary backdrop to the historic remnant wall.  Comprising […]

Formerly known as the Rubber Shoe Lofts, this site has a rich manufacturing history. Just a short walk from the Oak Grove MBTA Station, this 2-story masonry mill building, and its new third-floor addition bring 141 new apartments to Melrose. Dubbed the Radio Factory Lofts – a nod to its manufacturing past – this bold […]