Firm Description

In over three decades of practice, Northeast Collaborative Architects has built a reputation for delivering quality, innovative, award-winning projects. Our basic services encompass architecture, interior design, master planning and sustainable design. Particular in-house experts beyond the normal include: historic architects (qualified per the US Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines), sustainable design (LEED accredited professionals), public and private security design, food service designers.

We are passionate about design. The buildings, spaces and environments we help create not only solve our clients’ need. They add value by using the least resources to solve those needs, enhance their end users’ experience by designing to the human scale with respect for their historic contexts and environmental impact.

NCA is a highly motivated team of architects who work in a boutique studio environment. Our
professionals share and develop ideas critical for collaboration and develop efficient, cost cycle
and buildable designs that inspire clients, stakeholders and the public.

Our work encompasses new construction, restorations and adaptive reuse. NCA has successfully completed over 150 historic projects that meet the US Department of Interiors’ standards. NCA has been recognized with over 125 design awards including a 2015 award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for our adaptive reuse of the Arcade landmark building in Rhode Island.

Our project types are not limited but rather we are experts in all areas with special interest in cultural, municipal, hospitality, education and residential sectors.