ICON Architecture

Built in 1907 in a restrained Classical Revival style, this former Fire Station now provides home to seven units of senior housing. Former fire truck bays now serve as a first floor community space for the broader neighborhood. Original staircases were retained, and still wrap around the fire house pole that had been used for […]

Highlighting a trend to surplus aging schools, The 1915-built Athol Middle School was completely renovated to provide 50 affordable studio, one, and two bedroom units for active seniors. This 66,600 SF Art Deco style structure offers modern and convenient apartments that create a vibrant living experience for this retirement community, while preserving the best of […]

Creative selective demolition allowed this former rubber factory to be molded into new use as artist live/work housing. ICON specifically designed units to fit each resident’s needs, making way for pottery kilns, a circus trapeze, a dance studio, and even a taxidermy shop. The complex now houses a range of unit types, including townhouses, open […]

Two renovated buildings in Salem’s Point neighborhood create homes for formerly homeless or transitioning young people.  These 27 affordable studio and one-bedroom units offer stability that will allow residents to rebuild their lives. The on-site resident manager occupies one unit and can utilize the private meeting room to facilitate communication and support.  New accessible entrances […]