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MPA’s Most Memorable Halloween Costumes

TIM BAILEY: “My least favorite was when I was dressed up like a Yankees fan! Scary!” read more >

The Brothers Architect

By Sarah Nasznic. It’s not hard to realize that at Margulies Perruzzi Architects, we are one big family. But the Ribeiro brothers take that concept to a whole new level. read more >

The Workspace of an Architect: The Foundation of Design and Personality

By Sarah Nasznic. Is your workspace so organized that your CAD layout includes the exact number of pens you have and where they belong? Do large piles of carpet and tile samples serve as a replacement for indoor vegetation? read more >

Restoration of the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans Still Ongoing

By Tim Bailey, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. Six years have passed since Hurricane Katrina arrived on the scene in New Orleans, creating widespread devastation and claiming over 1,800 lives. Today, there is still an effort to revitalize this once inundated New Orleans neighborhood. While two thirds of the pre-Katrina residents are hesitant to move back into their old neighborhood, some are taking the chance. read more >

The MPA “Drinks on the Deck” Series: How a New Type of Networking was Born

By Joe Flynn. It’s all about the roof deck. When we moved to 308 Congress Street, each of us stepped out onto that adjoining roof deck with that “kid on Christmas morning” wonder.  As we stepped outside, there were two immediate sensations that overwhelmed us: fresh air and view. It truly is a remarkable experience to describe. read more >

Why I Love the BSA

By Dan Perruzzi. I always encourage architects in my office to become active members of the Boston Society of Architects. Those who are active BSA members are generally better informed, better trained, more current, and in general just a whole lot smarter about their profession. Encouraging BSA membership is a strategy for developing talent in our office. read more >

Ellen Rogers: An Inspirational Story

By Marc Margulies. Ellen Rogers, author of Kasey to the Rescue spoke to CoreNet New England recently to share her story, and to remind us all that we can successfully persevere regardless of the challenges. read more >

Video: Fallon Clinic Medical Home

Check out this video we made about this space we designed for Fallon Clinic. read more >

Interior Design in Film

By Barbara Hicks. I’ll start off by saying that I’m not an interior designer, I wouldn’t even say I have an eye for good design. I’m always looking to improve the aesthetic of my own apartment, so when I’m watching movies, I keep an eye out for good ideas; read more >

Summer Favorites

MPA’S FAVORITE SUMMER DRINKS

  • Iced coffee or ice chai
  • Jameson and Gingerale, but that is my all the time drink. It’s delightful read more >