Greater Boston’s Builder, Architect, and Interior Designer Calendar
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Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, with Natalie Dykstra
Join us for an evening with acclaimed biographer Natalie Dykstra, author of the award-winning new biography Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner. Dykstra will offer a lecture exploring Gardner’s life and legacy, with special attention to her passion for classical literature and art. The program will be followed by a book signing and reception.
Natalie Dykstra is the author of Clover Adams: A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life, which won a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship and was a finalist for the 2013 Massachusetts Book Award. Her recent book Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner has received a New England Society of New York Book Award and the Marfield Prize, the national award for arts writing. Her work has been supported by a Public Scholars grant from the NEH and an inaugural Robert Caro Research Fellowship from the Biographers International Organization. She has been an honorary fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society since 2011 and is an emerita professor of English at Hope College. She lives with her husband near Boston.
BAD Talks
Real-World Experiences as a Catalyst for Design Inspiration
At a time when almost anything can be seen on a phone, laptop, or tablet, this talk will consider the proposition that travel, sketching, and other old-fashioned methods of directly engaging with physical reality are still critical for designers who are looking to develop their craft.
MODERATOR
Kyle Hoepner, Design writer and outreach consultant
PANEL
David Andreozzi, Founder and Principal, Andreozzi Architecture
Brent Hull, Builder and Owner, Brent Hull Companies
Mark Alan Hewitt, Author and Architect, Mark Alan Hewitt Architects
John Grove, Principal, Reed Hilderbrand
Arts & Crafts Architecture across America, with Maureen Meister
Presented in partnership with the Boston Athena
After the Arts and Crafts movement coalesced in Britain at the end of the nineteenth century, it made its way quickly to the United States. Architects and artisans embraced its values, advocating for handicraft in building design while promoting a respect for nature, simplicity, native materials, and regional culture. Taking the reader on a journey from coast to coast, this book presents buildings that reflect Arts and Crafts ideals in distinctive ways and connects them to the movement’s major themes.
Beautifully illustrated with 150 images, Arts and Crafts Architecture across America features buildings from Boston to San Diego, highlighting iconic examples by Ralph Adams Cram, Irving J. Gill, Greene and Greene, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The book also brings to the fore many lesser-known figures, including women architects such as Marion Mahony and Cora Cadwallader Tuttle and Black architects such as William A. Hazel and Paul R. Williams. In approachable prose, author Maureen Meister distills key elements of Arts and Crafts architecture, and her broad national perspective reveals new insights, including the close relationships among the movement’s leaders. Sharing an Arts and Crafts philosophy, they worked in multiple building styles to suit a vast yet united country.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Maureen Meister has published extensively on the relationship between the Arts and Crafts movement and American architecture. She holds a doctorate from Brown University and has spent her career teaching art and architectural history at Boston area universities, including Lesley, Northeastern, and Tufts. She is a member of the Boston Athenaeum and was a regular visitor to 10 1/2 Beacon Street when she was writing this new book.
Traditional Building Conference: Salem
The Traditional Building Conference Series, now in its twenty-fifth year, offers an engaging mix of informative and inspirational education alongside exceptional architectural tours in some of America’s most historic locations. We’re proud to share that several ICAA New England members will be featured as speakers at the 2026 program, including JB Clancy, John Tittmann, Patrick Ahearn, and Mike Tartamella.
Attendees can earn up to 13 AIA Continuing Education Units per event (most HSWs) while learning from industry experts and connecting with professional peers in an intimate setting with excellent food and meaningful networking opportunities. The 2026 Salem event will take place March 24–25, 2026 at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites in Salem, Massachusetts, and will include architectural tours of landmark sites such as the House of the Seven Gables (1668), The Phillips House (1821), The Gedney House (1665), and the Gardiner-Pingree House (1804), as well as sketching opportunities along Broad and Chestnut Streets. Seminar topics will explore Samuel McIntire and his legacy, decarbonizing the built environment, traditional residential design before and after fossil fuels, and designing for health, safety, and welfare.
Design Collective Event
South Shore.
Time and location TBD. Stay tuned for details.
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Henry Hobson Richardson: Drawings from the Collection of Houghton Library, Harvard University
Join us for a lecture, book signing, and reception celebrating the publication of Henry Hobson Richardson: Drawings from the Collection of Houghton Library, Harvard University (Monacelli Press/Phaidon), by Jay Wickersham, Chris Milford, and Hope Mayo. This landmark volume is the first in-depth presentation of drawings by H. H. Richardson, the greatest American architect of the nineteenth century, drawn from a trove of more than 4,000 works preserved at Harvard’s Houghton Library. Featuring full-color reproductions of 450 sketches and renderings—many published for the first time—the book illuminates Richardson’s creative process and collaborative studio practice across more than 50 projects, including Trinity Church in Boston and the Allegheny County Courthouse in Pittsburgh. The book has received major honors, including the 2025 Book Prize from the Victorian Society in America and the 2025 Honor Book Award from Historic New England. A reception and signing with the authors will follow the talk.
Jay Wickersham, an architect and lawyer, taught for fifteen years at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where he was an associate professor of architecture in practice.
Chris Milford is a partner in the architectural firm of Milford & Ford Associates, specializing in historic preservation and restoration.
Hope Mayo, a renowned expert in rare books, drawings, prints, and manuscripts, was the former Philip Hofer Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts (retired) at Houghton Library, where she oversaw the Richardson drawings collection.
Preservation in Action - Cape & Island Design Guide Panel Event
Where the past meets the present in Building Design panel event.
Hosted by Stonewood Products.
Media partner BDG | Cape & Islands
New England Home Magazine event
Cape & Islands networking
With Hutker Architects and Mid-Cape Home Centers.
Design Collective Solstice Soiree
South Shore.
Time and location TBD. Stay tuned for details.
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2026 Bulfinch Awards
SAVE THE DATE
The Bulfinch Awards recognize practitioners from across the nation who are committed to promoting excellence in the classical tradition and allied arts within New England. All eligible projects work toward building upon the legacy of Boston's early Federal architect, Charles Bulfinch, who is widely regarded to be the first native-born American to work in the field professionally. Initiated in 2010 and modeled on the ICAA’s Arthur Ross Awards, the New England Bulfinch Awards program is an annual competition.
Design Collective Cocktail Confidential
South Shore.
Time and location TBD. Stay tuned for details.
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IDS Chapter Meeting
Eco-Friendly Sustainable Finishes with Little Greene Paint & Paper
Thursday February 05, 4-6pm
Hosted by IDS New England + C&T Design Center, Natick, MA
RSVP to newengland@interiordesignsociety.org
ASID NE: Step Into A Carnevale: Masquerade
Join us as we celebrate Carnevale with a Masquerade themed evening! Thank you to our wonderful and generous hosts and Platinum Sponsors, Lazzoni and come see their beautiful Newton Showroom! Wear your most creative masks; prizes will be awarded! Masks will also be available for purchase. February 3, 6-8.
URL to register: https://events.humanitix.com/step-into-a-carnevale-masquerade
Registration fees apply:
Students: $20 + fees
ASID NE Member: $50 + fees
Non-members: $75 + fees
Date: February 3rd, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm ET
Location: Lazzoni Newton Showroom, 215 Needham St, Newton, MA 02464, USA
Partners in POSSIBILITY
Overview
Where partnership, design, and smart home innovation meet.
Join us for an exclusive, one-of-a-kind event exploring how partnership, smart home technology, and modern design come together to shape better project outcomes. From connected lighting and shading to integrated window and door solutions, this evening brings architects, builders, and designers together for a timely exploration of where design and technology intersect—culminating in a panel discussion featuring distinguished voices from across design, building, and smart home technology. Panelists will be announced soon.
What to Expect:
• A curated panel discussion featuring leaders in smart home integration and design
• Insights on emerging technology and how it intersects with the architectural vision
• Strategies for better collaboration between trades, integrators, and design partners
• Networking with industry peers over drinks and light bites
CE Credits Available:
• AIA 1 LU/HSW
• CEDIA 1 LU
Please RSVP by January 21 — attendance is limited.
Who Should Attend
Architects, builders, designers, integrators, and professionals interested in smart home solutions and collaborative project workflows.
Brought to you by:
MARVIN • LUTRON • CEDIA • JB SASH & DOOR • STRATERES
IFDA Holiday Party: Shaken Not Stirred
Sponsored by Kelley Elizabeth Interiors, MBA Builders, Bespoke of Winchester, LM Interiors.
KCB Holiday Party
Please join us in the Boiler Room for a Holiday Open House & Food Drive for the Hyde Park Food Pantry.
Register here > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1965362457015?aff=oddtdtcreator
ASID NE x Room & Board CEU and Holiday Party
Join us for an enjoyable evening full of celebration and learning at the 2025 Holiday Party hosted by Room & Board and ASID New England. This festive event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow design professionals, enjoy delicious food and drinks, gain CEU credits, and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit.
Event Highlights:
Holiday Party: Mingle with colleagues and friends in a beautifully decorated showroom, featuring Room & Board's latest collections. Enjoy a variety of appetizers, cocktails, and music to set the festive mood.
CEU Opportunity: Earn last-minute CEU credits with an engaging presentation on "The Financial, Social & Environmental Benefits of U.S. Furniture Manufacturing." This informative session educates participants on domestic furniture manufacturing benefits and the value to both specifiers and end-users. It discusses the history of domestic versus import manufacturing, and what it means to be American Made.
Giving Back: In the spirit of the season, we are proud to partner with Community Servings as our donation partner. Community Servings is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutritious, medically tailored meals to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses. We encourage attendees to bring non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation to support this worthy cause.
URL to register: https://ne.asid.org/events/asid-ne-x-room-board-ceu-event-and-holiday-party
Registration fees apply:
ASID NE Student Member: $20 + fees
ASID NE Member: $50 + fees
Non-members: $75 + fees
Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm ET
Location: Room & Board, 375 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115
BDC Holiday Market
The BDC will be transformed into a Holiday Market, welcoming small-batch vendors from across New England to share their talents and sell their goods to our community.
Refreshments, Free and Open to the Public.
Feels Like Home at 1780 House in Concord
Where sensory experience meets elevated client care.
Hosted by: Nicole Paler of The Sarkis Team, Holly Nelson of Stone Showcase and Erika Woodhouse and Callie DeLuca of MBA Builders
Modern Toolbelt AI series
Join us for the first session in the "Modern Toolbelt" series on December 2nd at 5:30pm at Bizzen's HQ in Cambridge. What the Duck is AI (and Does It Always Suck?), an accessible introduction to artificial intelligence with Jordan Hayashi, covering how AI really works followed by a live Q&A.
Future guest speakers include the founder of Android, the founder of Suffolk Technologies, Nick Schiffer of NS Builders, the founder of Vibecode, and more!
Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot and nominate others you'd like to see attend.
PRO NE Women in Residential Remodeling
Building Your Personal Brand
Allison Iantosca, FH Perry Builder
Jessica Paquette, Parx Racing
This is PRO New England’s 8th Annual Women in Residential Remodeling Summit.
Breaking barriers takes courage, resilience, and a clear sense of who you are. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Paquette, the first and only full-time female Thoroughbred race caller in North America. In a candid interview led by Allison Iantosca, Jessica will share how she defined her goals, took risks, and built a personal brand that opened doors in a male-dominated industry.
From saying yes to opportunities to surrounding yourself with the right people, Jessica’s journey offers powerful lessons in growth and grit.
After the interview and Q&A, we’ll move into breakout discussions with powerful PRO female leaders to explore how we can shape and strengthen your personal brand. The discussion leaders are:
Liz Athorn – FH Perry BuilderSterling Bump – Custom ContractingLaura Burnes – Adams & Beasley AssociatesRegan Couto – AGC InteriorsSabrina Dalomba – Supply New EnglandJulie Dalton – Platt BuildersAllison Guido – Almar ConstructionBridget O’Neil – Olympia Stone & TileTara Pavia – Kenneth Vona ConstructionNiki Vercollone – Highline Construction
As always, the WiRR Summit is open to all. RSVP here.
Venue: Weston Golf Club, 375 Meadowbrook Road, Weston, MA, just 1.5 miles from I-95/128 & Route 20.
*Important venue notes: 1) Dress code: Denim, regardless of the level of elegance, is explicitly and strictly prohibited. 2) Parking: please leave the space in the “circle” in front of the club for people with handicapped stickers and mobility challenges.
IFDA Melodies & Mistletoe
Enhance your holiday decor with expert advice and inspiration while enjoying seasonal music, cocktails, and light bites.
Website: www.ifdane.net
IFDA-NE Members: $25.00 | Non-Members 35.00 | Students $10.00
Sponsors: Winston Flowers and M Steinert & Sons
ASID NE Design Excellence Awards
Celebrate Excellence in Design at the ASID New England Awards!
Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the best in interior design across New England. The ASID NE Awards spotlight exceptional talent, innovative spaces, and the power of design to elevate everyday living.
Submit your projects and showcase your creativity, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence. Whether you're redefining luxury or pushing the boundaries of form and function, this is your moment to shine.
Come together with colleagues and industry leaders to celebrate the art of design, recognize outstanding achievements, and inspire the future of our profession.
Celebrate Luxury. Honor Innovation. Elevate Design.
All material required for submissions must be received by Saturday, September 27th, 2025. Submissions that do not follow specifications will be disqualified without notice or refund.
URL to register: https://ne.asid.org/events/asid-ne-design-excellence-awards
Registration fees apply:
Student: $20 + fees
ASID NE Member: $50 + fees
Non-members: $75 + fees
Submission fees:
Early Bird Entry: $75 for all entries ends 8/30/2025
Regular Pricing: $125 for 1st submission for members. $175 for non-members
Additional Submissions: $90 for each additional entry for members. $125 for non-members
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm ET
Location: BluDot, 151 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA 02210
