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Papa’s Old Tools in a New Built Environment

I recently went to the Midwest to pick up some of my 82-year-old father’s workshop tools. He is a fascinating man. He spent his professional life as an electrical engineer,...

Connections with Nature – an Inspirational Day in New Canaan, CT

This spring, we had the incredible opportunity to tour three amazing architectural works in New Canaan, CT. The tour was arranged by the Boston Architectural College, and included one well-known...

What Should Remain

A client approaches an architect with an idea for a new space. The project may be a completely new building on a completely new site. The other scenario is that...

Falling (back) in love with Boston

It has been just about 6 months since STA moved our offices to the heart of Boston, and we couldn’t be happier in our new home and neighborhood! For me,...

A Plan[e] for the New Capital

I was born and raised in the city of Sao Paulo in Brazil. From middle-school history classes, I remember learning about our country’s continental size and its strategies to advance...

Zaha Hadid: Vision + Inspiration

With the loss of Zaha Hadid I’m saddened, yet feel fortunate to have found inspiration in her work. While a student I was regularly drawn - as one should be...

STA on the Move!

STA started off the new year with a lot of excitement, and positive change! A few weeks ago, we moved to a new STA home. After ten years in the...

Construction mock-ups: a peek towards the future of the city

Boston is experiencing yet another building boom and the skyline is once again full of construction cranes. Construction sites offer great learning opportunities for everyone that passes by. The large...

The Calendars of Byron Linardos – Design Inspirations from my Father

I recently lost my father, Byron Linardos.  As difficult as the loss is for my family, we’ve taken this time to remember and celebrate my father’s legacy, and the great...

The Silvertone Family Photo Booth

Recently, STA participated in Design Museum Boston’s Design for Dining, a public exhibition showcasing the importance of all design disciplines in the creation of the ultimate dining experience.  The exhibition...