Studio Luz Architects

Studio Luz Architects Architecture built on the foundations of social responsibility and sustainable construction to draw out the exceptional potential within each project.

Architecture, Interiors + Urban Design

We're excited to see Blume on the Ave nearing completion! As finishes come together across all three buildings, this pro...
06/11/2026

We're excited to see Blume on the Ave nearing completion! As finishes come together across all three buildings, this project is one step closer to bringing 30 affordable homeownership opportunities and commercial spaces to the Lower Blue Hill Avenue corridor.

Studio Luz is proud to have partnered with DVM Housing Partners, Bald Hill Builders, and the broader project team on a development designed to support neighborhood vitality, economic opportunity, and equitable housing access.

Congratulations to everyone helping bring this vision to life.

Collaboration brings endless value to a project, benefitting each individual on the project and the overall results we a...
06/05/2026

Collaboration brings endless value to a project, benefitting each individual on the project and the overall results we achieve while working together.

This week, Andrew Plumb, Austin Justice, Tina Soo Hoo, and Larry Spang from Arrowstreet and Anthony Piermarini, Hansy Better Barraza, Leena Ismail, Sophie Nahrmann, Leechen Zhu, and Joshua L. Ssebuwufu from Studio Luz Architects came together for an in-person working session to explore what successful collaboration truly looks like.

Together, we identified 5 key pillars that we'll carry forward as our partnership grows – swipe to see them all.

06/05/2026

Collaboration is one of our core studio values – when we bring together people with diverse experiences and perspectives, the design process benefits.

06/04/2026

Community engagement is an essential part of our process at Studio Luz. By engaging those who live around a project site, we ensure that planning decisions reflect diverse community needs and build spaces that work for the communities they're in. Read more about our community engagement work: https://www.studioluz.net/urban-design-and-community-engagement/

Studio Luz Project Manager Ignacio Lopez recently visited the work sites at 77, 84, and 94 Harvard Street, checking in o...
05/28/2026

Studio Luz Project Manager Ignacio Lopez recently visited the work sites at 77, 84, and 94 Harvard Street, checking in on construction progress as these Welcome Home Boston affordable homeownership developments continue to take shape in Dorchester. We are excited to see the continued progress on these projects!

Developed by Boston Communities and built by Norfolk Design & Construction, the three buildings will bring a total of 25 affordable condominium units to the neighborhood and create new opportunities for sustainable and equitable homeownership. 77 Harvard Street also meets requirements for a Passive House, designed around high-performance sustainability goals. Together, the three buildings are expected to roll out between Fall 2026 and early 2027 as construction continues to move forward. Stay tuned for more updates on each of these sites!

Studio Luz is thrilled to announce that our design for 100 Ruthven St in Roxbury, led by Principal Hansy Better Barraza,...
05/26/2026

Studio Luz is thrilled to announce that our design for 100 Ruthven St in Roxbury, led by Principal Hansy Better Barraza, Design Lead Paul Dahlke, and Designer Joshua L. Ssebuwufu, was voted for by the BPDA Board to receive tentative designation in this third phase of the City of Boston's Welcome Home, Boston Initiative! This achievement is a testament to the collaborative vision shared with our development partners.

We are excited to partner with AMBRY Development Group, including Co-Founders Willie Bodrick, II and Winston Bodrick, who are great leaders in the Boston community. Together, we are addressing the missing middle housing crisis, prioritizing sustainability, and creating the maximum amount of affordable homeownership opportunities for the community.

This project is bringing 6 new units, creating more accessible opportunities for homeownership for a greater number of Boston residents. Our design respects the contextual typologies of the area while offering a contemporary interpretation of the traditional housing stock found in Boston's neighborhoods such as the triple deckers. See more from the BPDA vote: https://youtu.be/cigSFOaBino?t=3939

05/18/2026

As Massachusetts expands efforts around housing access and affordability, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are increasingly becoming part of the conversation as a meaningful avenue for change. That growing momentum is visible across the state and locally in Boston, where a recently installed full-scale ADU showcase at City Hall Plaza is inviting residents to explore how smaller housing models can support evolving community needs and make housing feel more accessible and attainable. In our latest blog post, we discuss the growing momentum around ADUs and how we’ve explored these themes in our work on Bookend House, an ADU developed in Syracuse, New York in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and ReStore Habitat. Read more: https://www.studioluz.net/article/adus-bookend-house-and-the-case-for-innovative-affordable-housing/

Studio Luz Principal & Co-Founder Anthony J. Piermarini will be part of an upcoming conversation presented by The Short ...
05/14/2026

Studio Luz Principal & Co-Founder Anthony J. Piermarini will be part of an upcoming conversation presented by The Short Fuse Podcast, “Can the Arts Provoke, Reflect, and Sustain Cultural Dialogue in a Period of Disruption?” Anthony will join moderator Elizabeth Howard alongside Akiba Abaka, Bill Marx, and Dawn Simmons for an evening of exchange around the evolving role of the arts in public life.

📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Boston Lyric Opera’s Opera + Community Studios - 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA
🥂 Reception to follow from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us for this event — reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-the-arts-provoke-and-sustain-dialogue-in-a-period-of-disruption-tickets-1988583332278

05/11/2026

Sustainability in schools is about more than energy performance — it’s about shaping environments where students can learn, focus, and thrive. In our latest blog post, we explore how environmental considerations are redefining the future of educational design, featuring our work at Brooke Charter Schools, Massasoit Community College, and EverGreen Meadow Academy.

Read more: https://www.studioluz.net/article/sustainability-in-schools-environmental-considerations-and-the-future-of-educational-design/

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