"I feel definitely supported by the things we have in place here that I think make us a little unique from other firms." - Nicole Pearson, Designer Developing the next generation of architects is central to who we are. We're honored that AIA continues to recognize this commitment.

@dwell.bsky.social Magazine featured UNION’s Co-Founder Douglas Kallfelz in a piece on designing affordable housing that feels truly part of its neighborhood. As Douglas notes: “People want affordable housing that doesn’t feel separate from the community.” Read more here: unionstudioarch.com/251210

“The Jury loved the connection and impact the preservation of this building had to the community. Not only is SCLT a wonderful and important organization, the architectural and urban response was impressive yet humble.” - AIA Philadelphia 2025 Design Award Jury ... 1/3🧵

With gratitude for the people behind our work—those who make it possible and those who make it matter. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at UNION.

Projects, people, progress and press - see what we've been up to! unionstudioarch.com/newsletter/q...

Eighteen of us from Union toured the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County renovation, seeing months of design work take shape—from new interior layouts to the preserved 1873 Thayer School facade.

ChatGPT said: Tiverton Public Library is celebrating 10 years! 🎉 “Ten years on, our library remains the heart of the community Union Studio helped bring to life — a welcoming, functional, and lasting asset for Tiverton.” — Catherine Damiani, Library Director

Welcome Esteban Salazar! 🎉 A first-gen Colombian American, Esteban brings a deep belief that housing shapes identity & community. With experience from Notre Dame to Berkeley, Rome to Pasadena, he’s dedicated to reimagining resilient, sustainable neighborhoods. Thrilled to have him at Union!

In 2016, we joined Thrive Collaborative for a design charrette that would become Veridian at County Farm — now making headlines as one of America's first #netzero communities. We're thrilled to partner with Thrive, serving as master planner & architect for this groundbreaking development in Michigan

Welcome Scott Toth! Scott brings design sensitivity, technical rigor, and environmental awareness to Union, with experience in affordable housing and historic preservation. Outside the studio, he’s often outdoors—backpacking, surfing, climbing—or making music. Thrilled to have him on the team!

“At UNION, our mission has always been to shape spaces of meaning and belonging... The Tanner House is a vessel of memory, a testament to Black brilliance and resilience... We are humbled to stand alongside The Friends of the Tanner House.” —Victoria Bryant, Union Studio

Veridian is leading the way and getting international recognition for answering the simple question: what does good look like? In the past couple of weeks it’s been written about in over a dozen media outlets! Here’s the latest from today www.homes.com/news/free-of... @unionstudioarch.com

"Getting to Yes!" Our Managing Partner Douglas Kallfelz presents 25 years of attainable housing and community design wins at OneCape Summit tomorrow. You can catch his presentation at 1:15 PM as part of the afternoon plenary session. #OneCape #AttainableHousing #CapeCod #MA

Today #NLIHC celebrates #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! You can get #VoteReady by: 🔵 Registering to vote 🔵 Updating your registration 🔵 Checking your status 🔵 Signing up for election reminders Read more about how to engage here: nlihc.org/resource/o...#NLIHC

2010 brought us the completion of something unprecedented – the first phase of what would become the first LEED-rated neighborhood of its kind in Washington state's Puget Sound. #throwbackthursday 🧵1/3

Launched: Union’s Guest Lecture Series We kicked off with RI Historian Laureate Keith W. Stokes, who connected local African American history to national housing discrimination, revealing how centuries of policy still shape neighborhoods today. @keithstoke

"I had to take the picture, the view from inside the mill was so unexpectedly beautiful!" Taylor, an architect from our office captured this unexpectedly stunning view from inside the historic Daniel's Mill in Vernon, Connecticut's Rockville section... 🧵

Union continues to show up with our commitment to empathy, equity, inclusion, and community. In this Q2 recap, we share how those values have taken shape in our work. We look forward to continuing that work alongside you. Explore our Q2-2025 Newsletter — unionstudioarch.com/newsletter/q...

Philly is at a critical juncture regarding housing. As costs rise and displacement pressures intensify, the city aims to construct and preserve 30,000 affordable homes within the next four years. Strategic preservation of existing affordable units is essential for protecting vulnerable residents.

The most sustainable move isn't always the most obvious one. 🌿 2020 brought us this opportunity to help a local company plant deeper roots in their community while breathing new life into an existing structure. Sometimes the best design solution is the one that honors what's already there.

In celebration of Pride month, Union is highlighting our Aldersbridge at East Point project, the first senior housing development in Rhode Island designed specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. #pride2025 #pridemonth #affordablehousing #attainablehousing #architecture

What a remarkable milestone—Union brought home four Charter Awards from CNU33 in Providence! Our quarter-century journey with the Congress for the New Urbanism has been one of constant inspiration, learning alongside an extraordinary community of practitioners who share our vision for...

Design + Drinks + Downcity = Perfect Friday! Fri, June 13 | 5:30–7:30 PM @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social, Union & @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social host a casual mixer at Union’s Downcity studio—sip, nosh, and network with designers, planners & architects in a space carved from two historic buildings.

Join Douglas tomorrow, June 5 at 10 AM at AIA 2025 for the Regional Design Community Forum session: East Coast Rising – Adaptation and Retreat (Two Stories from the Ocean State). Hope to see you there. #aia25 @aianational.bsky.social

Cape Cod Resiliency: Missing Middle changed the perception and implementation of housing on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Union Studio Architecture & Community Design won a 2025 CNU Charter Award in The Region: Metropolis, City and Town category. #CNU33 @unionstudioarch.com

How can historic communities adapt to climate change without losing their soul? Join Kara Babcock on June 2 at 6:30 pm for community-driven, context-rich strategies that unite architecture, preservation, and local values for true climate resilience.

There’s something special about hosting today’s leading urbanists in our own backyard. Providence is rolling out the red carpet for #CNU33, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Union will present in six sessions—from climate-adaptive and affordable housing design to coastal resiliency.

Preserving History: Assessments and Climate Adaptations at The House of the Seven Gables in Salem, MA. Union Studio Architecture & Community Design won a Merit Award in the Block, Street, and Building category of the 2025 CNU Charter Awards. #CNU33 @unionstudioarch.com

Ensuring housing for all takes collective action. @nlihc.bsky.social has led that charge since 1974. We’re proud to support their work—and to have designed 150+ affordable housing projects since 2001. #HousingIsAHumanRight Take action: nlihc.org/take-action

We're a mission-driven firm committed to the improvement of the built environment and people's lives. With a focus on designing with purpose and prioritizing community impact, our work makes communities, neighborhoods, blocks, and homes a little bit better for everyone. #Architecture #Community

Wanamaker Building (Philly, by Thompson, Starrett & Daniel Burnham). Macy’s closes its historic store in March. Ben Willis, Associate Principal at Union, said: “Stopped by to hear one of the Grand Court Organ’s last Friday concerts. Eager for future uses that preserve public access.” #ValueOfPlace

United in Design 2025 Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications! Our 7th annual United in Design scholarship/internship is open! We're committed to fostering diversity in architecture by supporting emerging designers from all backgrounds. #Architecture #Scholarship #DEI unionstudioarch.com/UiD

Designing Beauty in Housing, by Being Intentional — A conversation between Union's founder Don Powers and Kevin Klinkenberg, host of The Messy City Podcast unionstudioarch.com/2025/02/20/t...

Thrilled by the progress at Frenchtown Road Apartments! Our partnership with Pennrose, LLC is delivering 63 #AffordableHomes in East Greenwich—where rising costs make housing a challenge for seniors on fixed incomes. We’re proud to prioritize resident comfort and quality every step of the way.

We applaud the priority that the #Philadelphia city council has put on #AffordableHousing. We must continue making it easier to build & renovate high-quality, #AttainableHousing.

Meshacket Commons Breaks Ground in Edgartown on #MarthasVineyard. State officials, Island stakeholders and the community gathered in Nov to celebrate the groundbreaking of Union-designed Meshacket Commons - an urgently needed affordable rental and home ownership community for year-round residents.

Eastdale Village: Main Street brings New Urbanism to New York State. Covered by @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social This walkable community comprises homes, retail, dining, fostering sustainability through vibrant communal spaces that support local businesses & connections. unionstudioarch.com/cnusq-enm

Sea Captain's Row courtyard housing project in Hyannis offers 44-units of housing spread out over 5 separate buildings, providing desperately needed housing options to Cape Cod within a short walk of area shops, restaurants and local bus and ferry service. 📍Hyannis, MA www.cnu.org/publicsquare...