Amenta Emma Architects Doubles Down on Boston Growth with Major Office Expansion

Amenta Emma Architects has strengthened its foothold in Boston with a move to a new office at 285 Summer Street in the city’s Fort Point district — marking another milestone in the firm’s steady expansion across New England.

The relocation reflects rising demand for the firm’s expertise in housing, higher education and workplace design, while creating additional space to accommodate a larger design team and increasingly complex projects.

“Boston continues to be a powerful driver in our firm’s growth,” said Michael Tyre, President of Amenta Emma. “Our clients here have helped us build a reputation for design leadership that balances innovation with purpose, and this new office positions us to continue that trajectory well into the future.”

A Decade-Long Presence Evolves into Regional Leadership

Amenta Emma has maintained a presence in Boston for more than ten years. Under the direction of Principal Eric Weyant, the team has expanded its regional reach, particularly within multifamily housing and academic developments.

Current commissions span more than 1,000 new residential units as well as campus projects for MIT, Boston University and Dartmouth College — all reinforcing the firm’s role in shaping the built environment across New England.

“There’s enormous demand for thoughtful housing and community development,” said Weyant. “Our projects are helping knit together neighborhoods while raising the bar for design integrity and social impact.”

Investing in Talent and Innovation

The expansion coincides with a wave of new hires across Amenta Emma’s studios as the firm brings on both emerging and senior designers. Leaders credit the growth to a strong project pipeline and to Boston’s reputation as a national hub for design excellence and innovation.

Founded in Connecticut in 1985, Amenta Emma has steadily evolved into a multidisciplinary practice spanning housing, healthcare, education, workplace and civic design.

The firm has earned national distinction through multiple AIA awards, WELL Equity certification, and its listing among the 2025 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies.

Recent highlights include the Jefferson House Hitchcock Wing renovation, which received a national AIA award for advancing environments that promote health and dignity for older adults — further underscoring the firm’s design ethos of purpose, empathy, and sustainability.

Amenta Emma’s Boston expansion signals more than a change of address — it’s a clear investment in the future of architecture and community-driven development across the region.

At a time when the market demands smarter, human-centred design, the firm’s growth underscores why Boston remains one of America’s most dynamic design capitals.

With a four-decade legacy and a renewed local footprint, Amenta Emma is not just expanding space — it’s expanding influence.

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