ICON Architecture

1550 on the Charles transforms a 1.65-acre former industrial site into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented development with 249 new residential units in two unique buildings. Marking a key gateway into the Boston Landing district, the project both engages the changing neighboring context and takes inspiration from its riverfront setting. The two separate buildings engage the […]

As part of a new ownership initiative, ICON was engaged to modernize the out-of-date amenity areas in a 10-year old apartment development. Given current trends towards more open areas and work-from-home needs, ICON completely re-programmed the 4500 SF space. Half height walls dividing the tired-looking amenity space were removed to open up areas for shuffle […]

Transformed as a HOPE VI community, this revitalized housing centers on a new park and connects back into the surrounding Roslindale neighborhood with new streets and sidewalks. 216 apartments, in a range of housing types, engage this new public realm. A 5-story apartment building marks the primary corner of the site with one- and two-bedroom […]

Formerly the oldest housing development in the state of Connecticut, Hurricane Sandy flooded the Washington Village apartments with three feet of water in 2012. Flood damage, undersized apartments, and egress issues compounded to kickstart the “Public-Private” partnership including city, housing authority, and developer. Awarded CHOICE funding based upon the proposed Transformation Plan, ICON provided permitting […]