Deadline Extended!

The project submission deadline for "IN COMMON: SITES OF ENCOUNTER" has been extended to March 26!

This June, the BSA will open "In Common: Sites of Encounter," celebrating spaces that foster gathering—whether intentional or spontaneous, civic or rebellious, for joy, contemplation, or grief. By showcasing spaces deliberately designed to convene communities alongside those shaped by necessity or chance, "In Common" will reveal how environments influence relationships and belonging.

The BSA welcomes project submissions of all scales and types, built, unbuilt, or conceptual.

The NEW deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, March 26, 2025 @ 11:59 PM.

Click to learn more about eligibility and requirements and to submit your project.

Submit by March 26!

AIA25 Registration is now LIVE!

The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 (AIA25) is coming to Boston June 4-7! As a local member, it’s your chance to attend the industry’s premier event right at home! Stay informed on all the local plans on the BSA page, and bookmark the AIA page (conferenceonarchitecture.com) for all the latest news!

When you register, don't forget to pick up a pack (or three) of collectible "My Boston" notecards, a collection of artwork by BSA members and friends of the BSA, showcasing the city we know and love. The BSA is selling 3 sets of 10 notecards, each with its own theme (Details, Landmarks and Neighborhoods) for only $25/set. The notecards will also be for sale in the AIA Design Shop at the Conference.

June 4-7, 2025

See the BSA Award Winners

ICYMI, see all the winners from this year's BSA Awards Gala and the winning projects at the Design Awards website! Thank you to all those who helped celebrate this year's winners as well as to our sponsors, without whom the night would not have been possible.

Thank You Sponsors!

Making of the Hobson

Each year, the BSA works with a local architectural school to create the Hobson Award, given for outstanding design, for the Earl R. Flansburgh Yound Designers Award and the Harleston Parker People's Choice Award, at the annual BSA Awards gala. This year, students at Wentworth Institute of Technology designed and built the award blending old (clay and brass) and new (utilizing a Kuka Robotic arm) to construct the awards. Learn more about the making of this year's Hobson here.

Photo Credit: Paige McWhorter

Get Recognized!

Welcome to PROGRESS, a brand new monthly newsletter from the BSA designed to recognize all the great things our members and member firms are accomplishing in the industry.

PROGRESS is submission-based. If you or your firm want to showcase design projects, new business wins, new hires, promotions, anniversaries, awards, published work, and even community-based activity that supports the BSA mission, simply fill out the submission form and give us the details - submission is free for all members!

Submit Today!

BSA Partners with America ByDesign: Architecture!

The BSA is thrilled to announce a year-long partnership with the TV series America ByDesign: Architecture to feature BSA member projects throughout the 2025 season. The series, currently featured on-air on CBS and streaming on aia.org and YouTube, showcases exceptional architectural design across a diverse array of commercial and residential projects.

Find out more about our partnership and how your firm can get involved!

Firm Member Benefit!

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Maryann Thompson FAIA

An interview with Maryann Thompson, ___ at __ and the winner of this year's BSA Award of Honor.

Profile

Mar 11, 2025

Architecture/Design Thinking Week: What would a Teen Space in Downtown Boston look like?

During February school vacation, high school students tackled this question during Architecture/Design Thinking Week, a design bootcamp hosted in collaboration between BSA K-12 Design Education and the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC). Over four days, roughly 40 Boston Public School students worked with architects and designers from local firms to reimagine the new Fort Point Room at 290 Congress Street as a teen-centered space.

Guided by Sasaki and Sasaki Foundation, Goody Clancy, Finegold Alexander, and HMFH, students explored the design process—from brainstorming and sketching to model-making and final presentations. The result? Innovative concepts shaped by teens, for teens.

Community News

Feb 27, 2025

AIA elevates 2 BSA members to the College of Fellows Class of 2025

The 2025 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated 83 member-architects — including 2 BSA members — and 10 non-member-architects to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to architects who have made significant contributions to the profession.

News Story

Feb 26, 2025

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Rent BSA Space!

The BSA Space is now available to rent for your corporate meetings and networking functions. As a certified LEED Gold destination venue, conveniently located on Boston's historic Fort Point Channel waterfront just blocks from South Station, BSA Space offers clean modern aesthetics, audiovisual setups, a dedicated kitchenette, and more! Our gallery space has a reception capacity for 500 persons, and our meeting rooms offer flexible layouts for your needs. Click to book your event now or email [email protected].

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