Merge Architects

Merge Architects is a Boston architecture firm based in the Seaport that describes its approach as uncovering opportunities for invention in the ordinary. Its portfolio covers a wide spread of building types, from multifamily and affordable housing to university buildings, workplaces, community centers and small food spots. Housing work includes several phases of Marginal Street Housing and Highland Street Housing, Allston Commons mixed-use housing and an Allandale net zero neighborhood.

The firm has designed spaces for Northeastern University, including its alumni center, event spaces and the Squashbusters expansion, as well as projects for MIT Beaver Works AeroAstro and a Harvard media production center. Smaller commissions include an OddFellows Ice Cream parlor, Vicki Lee’s Bakery and Cafe and a Boston Harbor park pavilion. Projects reach well beyond Massachusetts, including Michigan Central work in Detroit and workforce housing in Jackson Hole.

What to Know

• The firm says it is driven by curiosity, optimism and urgency to improve the built environment.
• Merge accepts portfolio submissions from new talent interested in joining the team.
• Other projects include affordable housing in Lexington and Kendall Square workplace projects.
• It is listed in the WS Development Boston Seaport directory.