ICON Architecture

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 […]

Sited adjacent to the Western Canal, just steps from downtown Lowell, this mixed-use development will provide 27 safe and supportive rental units for those recovering from substance abuse. This new construction Passive House building leverages an urban infill site and will enhance the adjacent canal walk while providing healthy, comfortable homes.   In partnership with the […]

Capitalizing on views of the Newport harbor, this new hillside neighborhood creates 425 homes targeted to a mix of incomes. New streets and an axial boulevard connect views of Newport’s waterfront back to the community, engaging neighbors with broad, tree-lined sidewalks and landscaped community spaces. Market and affordable units are mixed throughout the site, in […]

One Webster mixes residential and retail development in this burgeoning community north of Boston. Sitting along the primary Eastern Avenue thoroughfare, at the nexus of two neighborhood street grids, the building bends to engage both grids.  Its contemporary exterior rises to highlight corners, creating soaring apartment interiors at the ends of the building.  A tall […]