MASS Design Group

2024 has been a remarkable year for MASS Design Group! We are deeply honored to have received 27 design awards— each one a testament to the boundless creativity, dedication, and collaboration of our incredible team and partners across the globe.These honors celebrate the transformative power of architecture to inspire change, advance equity, and serve communities.To everyone who believes in and supports our mission to build a more just and equitable world—thank you.  💛 Together, we continue to create spaces that truly matter. Siler Yard, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture, BIG BEND CONSERVATION ALLIANCE, 2Life Communities, REUNITY RESOURCES, Dezeen Awards, AIA Santa Fe, Senior Housing News, AIA NEW MEXICO

A year and a half after the first DIVIA Award Ceremony in Venice, we caught up with finalist Noella Nibakuze for our last Her Story of the year to discuss her journey into motherhood, the transformative power of mentorship, and her mission to leave an enduring legacy on Rwanda’s architectural landscape. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dKpzpjA4 📸 : MASS Design Group

📣 Announcing the Living Future 2025 Keynote Speakers 📣 These groundbreaking leaders aren't just envisioning a regenerative future—they're building it. Christian Benimana, Principal & Managing Director at MASS Design Group, is redefining design as a force for equity and sustainability. From founding the African Design Centre to leading projects like the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture, Christian empowers a new generation to design a more just and resilient world. Jason McLennan, Principal, Managing Director at McLennan Design Perkins&Will Bainbridge Island and founding leader of the Living Building Challenge. He has transformed the global green building movement. As the creator of tools like Declare, JUST, and Net Zero Certification, Jason continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in regenerative design. At LF25, they'll share actionable insights for driving systemic change in our built environment. Experience their powerful keynotes alongside immersive summits, hands-on workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Join us in Portland, May 7-8, 2025, and be part of the movement shaping our living future. 🚨 Save $200—Early Bird ends December 31st! Register now: https://bit.ly/3XXEcIt #LivingFuture2025 #RegenerativeDesign #SustainabilityLeadership #LF25 #GreenBuilding

POAH & Watertown Housing Authority have filed plans for the redevelopment of Willow Park public housing development in Watertown. https://bit.ly/3ZsSnpD Sign up for a free BLDUP account: https://bit.ly/3ZzfrmH

Joseph Kunkel, principal in our Santa Fe Studio, was recently interviewed by Enterprise Community Partners, in the Resilient 7 series, featuring housing leaders building a more sustainable future. He speaks about the acute nature of the affordable housing crisis in Native communities - asking us to think bigger - and consider a systems approach to improving housing and creating more efficient and effective communities. “The built environment has a lot of potential impact, but within the communities we work, it hasn’t contributed positively. How do we change that narrative to ensure the built environment is contributing to their well-being, providing for the individuals and the environment, the climate, the people, the plants, and the animals? All those aspects are inter-connected.” https://lnkd.in/eakEXF9h

Excited to share that The J.J. Carroll Redevelopment, 142 units of senior affordable housing in Brighton, MA - designed by MASS, in partnership with 2Life Communities, the City of Boston, and the Boston Housing Authority, was recently featured in Dwell Magazine. The article, Living Proof, is centered on showcasing that well-designed low-income housing is indeed possible. “From a design perspective, we wanted to see how we could create density while still fostering community” - Jonathan Evans, principal at MASS https://lnkd.in/eiyxP7bz

I’m excited to join AIA Maine at their annual day of learning to talk about designing space for maternal health and reproductive justice through our work with Neighborhood Birth Center!

This #GivingTuesday, we’re embracing the power of collective action. Thoughtful design can drive justice and regeneration, but we can’t do it alone. As a #nonprofit, your support makes our work possible. Donate today and help shape a better future. https://lnkd.in/eXhWQDAB

We believe in the transformative power of design to create regenerative landscapes and buildings that support thriving communities and a healthier planet. 🌎 Over 80% of Rwanda’s population currently makes their livelihood through farming, and the country’s population is predicted to double by 2050. The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), exemplifies how design can be used to solve our global problems, providing healthy food and shared prosperity on less land for more people. 🫂 Through regenerative landscapes, the restoration of endangered ecosystems, and the use of local bio-based materials, this project exemplifies how design allows us to re-imagine a built environment that sustains both people and the planet. 🌳 This work is only possible because of generous supporters like you. With your help, we can take on bold challenges, deepen our impact, and continue transforming lives. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in creating a more abundant future. Thank you for your generosity and belief in the power of design. 💚 #givingtuesday #unleashgenerosity #conservation #onehealth #climateaction #climatejustice #seasonofgiving #saveourplanet #climatepositive #fortheplanet

Christelle Muhimpundu, a senior designer at MASS Design Group, one of the leading engineering and architectural design firms, opens up about her bold career shift from hospitality to interior design. Muhimpundu holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Interior Design from New York School of Interior Design. READ: https://lnkd.in/dBpy7BPs