ICON Architecture

Designed to Enterprise Green criteria and the first affordable Passive House building in Massachusetts, Finch Cambridge prioritizes holistic sustainable principles while staying laser focused on energy and resilience.  Inspired in form and materiality by the urban wildland of Fresh Pond Reservoir across the street, the façade is warm and playful, with tree-like columns and roof […]

As one of the first multifamily Passive House buildings in New England, and the first in Massachusetts, The Distillery in South Boston is designed to meet the world’s most energy efficient performance standard, with energy savings of 60% over conventional construction. Ultimately intended to expand to 65 units, the 28-unit new building supports and enhances […]

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 […]