As architects we must be optimists: every project physically changes the world and must do so for the better. Our work must support and improve the lives of those that encounter it, inspire wonder, and perform to tomorrow’s standards of environmentalism and building technology.
We look at each project as an opportunity to work with clients to frame the lives and activities that unfold within it. Our work expresses a clarity of form and function, employing materials in an honest and unadorned way. We respond to site conditions by providing visual and physical connections between inside and out. These qualities result in spaces that are enduring, engaging, and open.
Our process is collaborative. We have fun together and with our clients. We are ready to surprise and be surprised.
Dan Hisel
Principal
Dan Hisel, AIA, LEED AP, has over 25 years of experience as an architect working across a broad spectrum of project types. His work celebrates the creative potential of intersections between buildings and other worlds, such as architecture-furniture, architecture-art, and architecture-nature. His designs have won numerous awards, including the Progressive Architecture Award, and have been published in dwell, Architecture Magazine, and Design New England. He has also taught design studios at several universities, including Syracuse, the California College of the Arts, Roger Williams University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Dan has a B. Arch. from the University of Kentucky and a Masters of Architecture from Yale.
Katie Flynn
Principal
Katie Flynn, AIA, is an architect and urban designer whose primary interest lies in the narrative framework of each project - understanding clients’ needs and imagining their futures improved through design. Katie has designed contemporary homes, renovated and updated existing homes, and provided design services to business and non-profit organizations.
Katie’s love for mid-century modern architecture is reflected in her “extra-curricular” role as a board member of FoMA Lincoln and her service on the Lexington Historical Commission. She is active in the regional architectural community, having served as a juror for the 2019 BSA Harleston Parker Medal and spoken at ABX in 2018 and 2019. Katie received a BA in Urban Design from Stanford University and an M.Arch from MIT. She enjoys re-entering the academic environment from time to time, having taught at MIT and RISD
Rachel Neu
Project architect
Rachel Neu, AIA, has over 6 years of design experience at varied scales and disciplines, which has allowed her to develop a diverse set of skills and expertise. She enjoys the problem solving nature of architecture - creating something new at the intersection of client’s goals and vision, site context and real world constraints. She approaches each project with an open mind, bringing her set of skills and experience to generate solutions to each unique opportunity. Rachel is adaptable to any project’s needs and areas of concern – ready to provide solutions. She utilizes a range of tools and technology to communicate ideas clearly at all stages of the project from conception to completion.
JOE Fratoni
Project architect
Joe Fratoni is a licensed architect and has over 5 years of experience in architectural practice. Joe’s background is multifaceted and includes working in Landscape Architecture as well as university work, supporting and exploring the realm of digital and conventional fabrication.
At the office, Joe’s approach to projects is a culmination of his prior experience, proposing solutions to clients that reflect on and respond to the site, its context, and careful material selection. When Joe is not in the office, he enjoys cooking, bicycling, and spending time outdoors.
lauren gideonse
Project manager
Lauren Gideonse is Somerville-based architectural designer. Her background includes work in multi-family housing, public and play spaces, and exhibition design. She has a particular interest in the design of architectural spaces that serve their community and inspire attention and care for the built environment.
Lauren has a BFA from the Cooper Union and an M.Arch from MIT, where she was a recipient of the Master of Architecture Faculty Design Award, a Department Merit scholarship, the Schlossman Research Award and a PKG Service Fellowship. Lauren has taught at RISD Architecture and MIT Architecture. Her ongoing research is concerned with the trajectory of preservation and building longevity in the American context, particularly the re-invocation of pragmatic modes of adaptation, stewardship, and reuse.
ali huda
architectural designer
Ali Huda graduated from Northeastern University in 2025 with a Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies. He enjoys taking careful note of the physical and cultural context of his work. Ali has previously created adaptive models and drawings that reflect his background in textile, wood, and ceramics. Beyond academics, Ali has applied his skills in design competitions, volunteer initiatives, and co-op experiences, at home and abroad.