ICON Architecture

The Plant and Calender Mills mix a new blend of commercial and restaurant space with residential and live/work lofts into two 19th century industrial buildings. Live/work units range from affordable 500 SF studios with a wall of windows, to multi-story lofts with “wow,” and full floor-thru communal “nests.” Adaptive reuse is redefined through a blend of artistic integrity […]

Built in 1907 in a restrained Classical Revival style, this former Fire Station now provides home to seven units of senior housing. Former fire truck bays now serve as a first floor community space for the broader neighborhood. Original staircases were retained, and still wrap around the fire house pole that had been used for […]

Blakeley Hall was built in 1926 in a Georgian architectural style and is organized in three wings around a courtyard housing 84 students. It is the Fletcher School’s co-educational dormitory for single students or married students attending school without their spouse and children. The dorm also provides housing for the School’s Executive Education program. The […]

Highlighting a trend to surplus aging schools, The 1915-built Athol Middle School was completely renovated to provide 50 affordable studio, one, and two bedroom units for active seniors. This 66,600 SF Art Deco style structure offers modern and convenient apartments that create a vibrant living experience for this retirement community, while preserving the best of […]