A Fire Station that Fits
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...
In the Community
Participating in and supporting various organizations and events in our communities is always fun and rewarding. This summer, Mike, John, Hunter, and Cory hit the links to support both the Keene and Amesbury Chambers of Commerce for their annual golf tournaments. And...
Emily Orell+1 Joins Michael Petrovick Architects
We’re thrilled to announce that Emily Orell recently joined our firm as a Senior Designer in our Keene, NH, office. Emily and her family eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first child, a daughter, in mid-November, so we are indeed rapidly expanding our growing...
Welcome New Team Member: Kristen Noonan
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...
Congratulations Hunter!
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...
Designing Fire Stations Responsibly
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...
Whitcomb Hall Receives Preservation Award
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...
Changing the Narrative on Sustainability
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...
We’re Speaking at the NH Preservation Alliance Conference
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...
The Importance of Decontamination Spaces in Fire House Design
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...
Design Influences from the Adirondack Mountains
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...
How To: Working with an Architect to Design your Custom Home
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...
John Ramsay Joins Micheal Petrovick Architects
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...
Cory Conderino Achieves LEED Green Associate Accreditation
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...
Newburyport Magazine Article
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 Legacy Golf Sponsor
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 New Fire Station
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...
Adaptive re-use of historic buildings Keene NH
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...