Build Architecture Awards

Build Architecture Awards 2015 76 This innovative design firm seek to ensure that the natural scope of a project drives the design. Linda Neshamkin explains the firm’s philosophy and how they came to win such a prestigious award. Neshamkin French Architects provides archi- tectural design and construction administra- tion, focused on carrying a project through the whole journey to realization. Originally founded by award-winning architects, Linda C. Neshamkin and John W. French in 1985, Neshamkin French Architects is one of the most respected architectural and planning firms in New England. Currently, we provide services in the field of Design and Construction Administration where our first-hand knowledge of methods, materials and costing can assist our clients in fulfilling their program goals within very tight budgets. We also offer programming and planning services. Development consulting is an essential part of our work. Of course in our architecture contracts we integrate the services of all our engineering and landscape services. We have a 30 year expertise in mul- tifamily, mixed-use and commercial projects. Our approach to design focuses on efficiently delivering an environment that is pleasing and right, both in terms of function and percep- tion. In terms of working with our clients, we emphasize and use sensitivity to connect with our clients and understand exactly what it is they are looking for in a project. In order to ensure each project fulfills its potential, we avoid a doctrinaire approach and strive to enhance or uncover the charac- ter, volume, light and colour of a site, while letting the functions and experience of the interior space unfold, informing the relation between the exterior and interior. Insuring this approach is carried through the firm only happens by being vigilant about the people we have working for us, making sure that they share enthusiasm for and dedication to solving design problems in a felicitous way. As with any region, Boston offers a number of challenges for a company such as ours, notably the tremendous proliferation of architectural firms in the area. Boston is an attractor for so many professionals, particular- ly architects, because New England and the Northeast as a whole have many building and development opportunities, including a strong local belief in investment in the environment. However, we differentiate ourselves from these competitors by always offering our clients a top quality service and endeavour- ing to ensure they receive the best value for money, whilst also considering the social and environmental factors related to the project. We are delighted to have been awarded the honour. I personally think success has come to us from being driven to do well what we enjoy doing, while remaining resilient and learning how to operate in a lean fashion. Looking towards the future, we are expanding our work in multifamily and adaptive reuse, while continuing to develop expertise in academic and commercial work. We keep our design teams continuously involved in devel- opment of new materials and representation. Client Choice Award: Best for Design Administration - USA Neshamkin French Architects Company: Neshamkin French Architects, Inc. Name: Linda Neshamkin, AIA Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.nfarchitects.com Address: 5 Monument Square, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA Telephone: 617 242 7422 Interior view - The Batch Yard Gatehouse 75 - Charlestown, MA. The Batch Yard Everett, MA. 44 Prince Street Boston, MA.