In June, I had the pleasure of attending the annual AIA Conference on Architecture—AIA '25 Boston—and, once again, came away invigorated by the energy, ideas, and possibilities that lie before us as architects. Last year, at AIA '24 in Washington, DC, I was deeply...

Last month, I had the pleasure of traveling to Phoenix to speak at the Station Design Conference. My session, "Volunteer Station, Big Impact: Shaping the Modern Volunteer Fire Station," focused on the evolving role of volunteer station design—how small, often rural...

Living Memorial Park, located in Brattleboro, Vermont, has served the town for several decades as a destination for the community to connect with and support one another. In 1954, the town acquired the parcel through war bonds and named it Living Memorial Park to...

Mike Petrovick honored for AIA leadership and service AIANH recognized Mike for 30 years of AIA membership, including many years of leadership and service. In addition to serving on the AIANH Board of Directors since 2017 and as President in 2022, Mike spearheaded the...

Since joining MPA in January 2020, Junior Designer Hunter Davis's career has flourished. His skills, passion, and client-centric approach have fueled his accomplishments across diverse projects, including improving infrastructure in small, rural New England towns like...

We always look forward to participating in our community events every summer. Mike, John, Hunter, and Keaton recently hit the links to support both the Amesbury and Greater Monadnock Collaborative Chambers of Commerce in their annual golf tournaments. We were also...

We’re proud to be collaborating with the Town of Marlow and its fire department on a feasibility study to replace their 1956 fire station. The new public safety facility achieves current standards for firefighter health and safety and accommodates modern firefighting...

Michael Petrovick Architects is pleased to introduce our new Junior Designer, Keaton Hankus. Based in our Amesbury, MA, office, Keaton contributes to various projects, collaborating with clients and consultants as an integral team member. Keaton earned his Bachelor of...

With aging fire stations everywhere, many departments are embarking on an unfamiliar process with little understanding of where to begin or how to determine how to house their department’s new, more modern needs and equipment. Most departments know the building must...

We’re excited to welcome Kristen Noonan to Michael Petrovick Architects as our new Office Manager and Project Administrator. Kristen brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, multimedia communications, operations, project management, web design and...

We’re excited to share that Hunter Davis, our gifted Junior Designer and resident IT guru, and his dazzling bride, Danielle (née Vallee), recently tied the knot! Befitting their New England roots, their wedding was held at Stone Garden, nestled on the banks of the...

When we think about fire station design, we lead with responsibility. To us, a responsibly designed fire station puts first responder health and safety at the forefront. It seeks to impact the environment minimally, positively respond to the community's character, and...

We have a deep appreciation for New England architecture, which is why historic preservation is one of our areas of focus. That makes us especially proud that the preservation work we did at Whitcomb Hall was recognized with a New Hampshire Preservation award at the...

Sustainability programs are plentiful and important in helping people build more responsibly. However, obtaining the different building certifications can be cumbersome and expensive, making the prospect unreachable for many. We've seen the narrative of chasing the...

Join us on Friday, May 19th at the NH Preservation Alliance Conference and Awards Celebration. Mike Petrovick will join Michael Branley, Swanzey Town Administrator, and Michael Bruss, Bruss Project Management in a panel discussion on taking a preservation capital...

Many believe entering a burning building poses the most significant life-threatening risk to a firefighter. It does not. Cancer claims the lives of more firefighters than any other job-related threat. Cancer rates among urban firefighters are 10-15% higher than the...

A fall camping trip to the Adirondack Mountains in New York reminded me how often I borrow the principles that created this area and apply them to my firm's work. I've been drawn to the beauty of this vast park since my childhood vacations camping on the islands of...

Achieving your dream home is likely one of your most significant investments. You need a partner that can help align your vision with your budget. That’s where an architect comes in. There’s more to building a home than determining what spaces you need and what...

We’re excited to welcome John Ramsay to our growing team! John spent the last six years working in Portsmouth, NH on a range of commercial and hospitality projects. He’s a Keene State College graduate and former student of Mike Petrovick. In his role as Project...

We're doubling down on our commitment to sustainable design practices. That effort starts with ensuring staff is continually learning about new technologies and building design techniques that help our clients reach their sustainability goals. We're excited to share...

Our Amesbury office sat down with Newburyport Magazine to discuss our approach to historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and new build projects. You can read all about it in the current edition. Excerpt: How do we tread lightly on this Earth? It’s a question central...

Amesbury Chamber’s Legacy Golf Tournament Sponsorship   Michael Petrovick Architects is proud to sponsor the upcoming Legacy Golf Tournament being held by the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce on June 13th. The Chamber has become a wealth of connections and community...

WESTMORELAND — After narrowly voting down a bond for a new fire station last year, residents will once again decide whether to approve funds that would pay for the modern facility’s construction. At a public information session Thursday night, about 40 people filled...

Documentary of the adaptive reuse of historic buildings in Keene NH. Interviews with city officials, architects and business owners tell a story of how Keene is preserving it's heritage and history with this process. Produced by 710 Main Films in association with WKBK...