The Aries Club is located in Boston’s iconic Philip Johnson–designed International Place and is part of a larger repositioning that contemporizes the buildings’ shared spaces while honoring their original character. Its name, drawn from the Aries zodiac sign, draws inspiration from the Ram featured in the building’s logo, establishing a brand identity that is authentically rooted in the site.

When New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) set out to enhance its main student gathering spaces, they needed furniture that would stand up to heavy use while maintaining a fresh, modern appeal. The project was particularly meaningful for Cynthia Bartley of McGlynn Associates, who is not only an Integra representative but also a graduate of NEIT’s Interior Design program.

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Architect of record, The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM), along with project partner and design architect, Perkins&Will, have joined forces in renovating the Saunders Center for Orthopedics and Physical Performance at URMC.

Russell Reynolds Associates is a management consulting firm that partners with international corporations to identify, assess, and place professionals in leadership positions across North America and the globe. The company, with its singular focus on an inclusive work environment and sustainable business practices, recently engaged OTJ Architects to design new headquarters that would facilitate agile, hybrid work in a setting sure to energize staff in a post-Covid landscape.

Baleia, the latest restaurant from Boston-based Coda Group, brings the flavors and ambiance of Portugal to the New England food scene. RODE Architects designed a dining destination in the heart of the South End that emphasizes Portugal’s coastal European history through a palette of bold colors, textures and patterns.

New England Design & Construction (NEDC) is one of Boston’s top Architectural Design Build creative firms. Specializing in the design and remodel of high-end and luxury homes across Boston, NEDC has taken a unique approach to sustainable whole-home creation with the unveiling of a stunning custom passive house retrofit. 

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The recently completed preservation of The First Church of Christ, Scientist spanned over the course of eight years. The Mother Church sits at the center of the 13.5-acre Christian Science Plaza. It is the largest privately owned, publicly accessible open space in the City of Boston.

The recently completed preservation of The First Church of Christ, Scientist spanned over the course of eight years. The Mother Church sits at the center of the 13.5-acre Christian Science Plaza. It is the largest privately owned, publicly accessible open space in the City of Boston.

Just steps from the historic Fenway Park, the much-anticipated Bower Boston is a bold, experience-driven residential development. Planeta Design Group was entrusted with crafting the interiors for this dynamic project, which spans two distinct buildings: an eight-story low-rise and a fourteen-story high-rise crowned with a rooftop pool offering panoramic views of the city.

The IIDA NE Communications team sourced the design community to feature an untold story behind the design of 160 Federal St lobby renovation.

The IIDA NE Communications team sourced the design community to feature an untold story behind the design of The Record Co.

The IIDA NE Communications team wants to thank all of our 2024 Designer Monologue features. This month we'll take a quick look back at all of the wonderful projects that have been shared with us throughout the year.

See how SMRT manifested L.L.Bean's "Be an outsider" tagline in the transformation of a windowless warehouse into a bright and airy, show stopping workplace.

The IIDA NE Communications team sourced the design community to feature an untold story behind the design of Oyster River Middle School, in Durham, NH.

Take a walk into a place where the design process comes with the responsibility to carefully consider the impact through the lens of equality and compassion to develop a world in which buildings will help us heal

The IIDA NE Communications team sourced the design community to feature an untold story behind the design of Flourish & Foundry

The IIDA NE Communications team sourced the design community to feature an untold story behind the design of research & development headquarters for CRISPR Therapeutics with Jacobs

With the help of NBBJ, Boston University’s Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground transforms a historic landmark at a major urban and university gateway into a new hub for students to build an inclusive community that breaks down barriers of divisiveness through programming and meaningful human connections.