Firm Profile

Kolb Architects P.C. is a full-service planning, architecture, and interior design firm with offices in Boston and Nantucket. Founded in 1983, the firm has built a reputation for excellence across a diverse range of projects, including residential, hospitality, retail, showroom, and institutional design. Kolb Architects' portfolio also spans historic preservation, corporate offices, university facilities, and international missions for the United Nations.

In addition to architectural design, Kolb Architects offers a broad spectrum of services, such as product design, graphic design, real estate assessments, property management, feasibility studies, and consulting on code and zoning issues.

From the outset of each project, Kolb Architects fosters a collaborative relationship with clients, ensuring that their vision, schedule, and budget are carefully considered. The firm is committed to delivering exceptional design on every project, with oversight by the firm's partner to ensure that each project reflects the highest standards of creativity and functionality. Whether traditional or modern, Kolb Architects' designs are guided by a deep understanding of the client's needs and a sensitivity to stylistic preferences.

Sustainability and preservation are at the core of Kolb Architects' philosophy. The firm emphasizes energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable materials and systems in its designs, with LEED-certified principals leading the charge. Specializing in sustainable historic preservation, Kolb Architects has completed projects that achieve certifications in both areas including the most recent 2024 Nantucket Preservation Trust architecture award and exploring new and innovative materials to meet the unique challenges of each project.

With offices in Boston and Nantucket, MA, Kolb Architects has completed projects across the U.S. and abroad. The firm draws on over 30 years of experience to consistently exceed client expectations with thoughtful, creative, and sustainable design solutions.