Anthony Kershaw Completes Phius Certification

Congratulations to Amenta Emma team member, Anthony Kershaw, on completing his Phius Certified Consultant certification. Phius Certified Consultants (CPHCs) learn to design to the Phius climate-specific building standard, the leading passive building certification in North America.

James Regnier Earns Architectural License

Congratulations to Amenta Emma team member, James Regnier, who has passed the Architectural Registration Examination and is now a Massachusetts licensed architect! James joined our firm in March, bringing with him a strong passion for digital design and 3D modeling. He is currently serving as Job Captain for the New School of Nursing building at […]

Greg Biancardi Joins Amenta Emma

We are pleased to welcome Greg Biancardi, AIA, LEED AP, as Project Manager to our Hartford office. Greg brings with him over 27 years of experience in master planning, design, and project management of large complex project types including high-rise office and residential towers, mixed-use developments, transportation, and life science complexes. He earned his Bachelor […]

Casey Westerman Joins Amenta Emma

We are pleased to welcome Casey Westerman, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C to our Hartford office. Casey holds a Master of Arts in Interior Architecture from Endicott College and is an inductee of Interior Design Magazine’s 30 Under 30: Boston Interior Designers Class of 2023. At her previous firm, Casey manipulated complex programming requirements into […]

Jim Lee Joins Boston Office

We are pleased to announce the addition of Jim Lee, AIA, LEED AP, as Project Manager to our Boston team. Jim earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture degrees from Northeastern University, with a minor in Urban Studies, and brings to the firm over 15 years of experience facilitating the design, construction, […]

Hartford Business Journal Q&A With Michael Tyre

The Hartford Business Journal interviewed Michael Tyre in a Q&A about the firm’s plans for growth and new leadership. From the article written by Greg Bordonaro: Hartford-based Amenta Emma Architects last year kicked off an ambitious 10-year strategic plan, with goals that include doubling its staff size and becoming a regional design leader in New […]

James Regnier Joins Hartford Office

We are pleased to welcome James Regnier to our Hartford office. James holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture and Design from UMass Amherst, and a Master of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has a passion for digital design, 3D modeling, and fabrication, having once spent a summer in Italy carving marble as […]

Michael Tyre to Lead Second Generation at Amenta Emma Architects

(From left to right: Amenta Emma Architects Associate Principal Craig Battisto, President-Elect Michael Tyre, Vice President Myles Brown, Principal Jenna McClure, Managing Principal Robert Swain) The principals of Amenta Emma are excited to announce a number of forward-looking changes in leadership at the award-winning design firm, including naming Michael Tyre as president. Tyre will serve […]

Jenna McClure Named PWC CT Woman of Achievement Honoree

Congratulations to Jenna McClure, AIA, LEED AP, this year’s Professional Women in Construction CT chapter Woman of Achievement honoree! The award will be presented to her at the AEC Industry Women’s Panel and Awards breakfast on March 5th. The Woman of Achievement award is given annually to a candidate who has at least 15 years […]

Brittney Wilson Joins Boston Team

We are excited to welcome Brittney Wilson to our Boston office. Brittney holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Ohio University and a Master of Architecture from The Ohio State University. At her previous firm, she specialized in multi-family projects and community centers, where she honed her skills in the schematic and […]

Jenna McClure, AIA, LEED AP Promoted to Principal

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jenna McClure to Principal. Jenna joined Amenta Emma Architects in 2008 and has moved up the ranks becoming an Associate in 2011, Senior Associate in 2016, Associate Principal in 2021, and now, Principal in 2024. She possesses a collection of talents that has led to progressively greater […]

2024 Promotions

We are pleased to announce the promotions of 12 team members in 2024. Promoted to Principal Jenna McClure, AIA, LEED APJenna joined Amenta Emma Architects in 2008 and has moved up the ranks becoming an Associate in 2011, Senior Associate in 2016, Associate Principal in 2021, and now, Principal in 2024. She possesses a collection […]

Joy Ortiz-Colón Earns Architectural License

Amenta Emma congratulates team member, Joy Ortiz-Colón, who completed the Architectural Registration Examination and will be a licensed architect in the State of Connecticut. Joy joined the firm in March 2023 bringing with her over 7 years of technical design and documentation experience and a special focus on K-12, Higher Education, and Civic projects. Joy […]

Tim Reagen Joins Amenta Emma Boston Team

Amenta Emma Architects welcomes Tim Reagen, AIA, as Senior Project Architect in the Boston office. With an extensive background in housing affordability and urban development, he brings over twelve years of experience to our team. Tim’s passion for housing affordability in urban projects has resulted in the creation of over 2,300 new homes across Boston […]

Michael Tyre Presents at CACX’23

Amenta Emma Principal, Michael Tyre, AIA, and Tarkett Account Executive Scott Montemerlo, WELL AP, Faculty AP, will present their AIA Connecticut CACX’23 session on October 25, “Design for Neurodiversity.” The program will explain the prevalence of neurodiversity in the population, how sensory and spatial experiences vary for the neurodiverse, and design strategies to address neurodiversity in the workplace and […]

Anthony Kershaw Joins Hartford Office

We are thrilled to welcome Anthony Kershaw to our Hartford office. Anthony received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia, where he was awarded the 2020 Faculty Award for Design Excellence, and he is a distinguished graduate of the Master of Architecture program at the Rhode Island School of Design. He possesses a […]

Eric Weyant Joins Amenta Emma Boston As Principal

Amenta Emma Architects is excited to announce the addition of Eric Weyant as principal in its Boston office. Weyant will be responsible for developing and supporting Amenta Emma’s relationships within Boston and the broader New England market. Weyant’s history as a recognized design leader has focused on mixed-use/multi-family, commercial workplace and lab, student residences, and […]

Delana Erickson Joins Amenta Emma Boston

Amenta Emma is pleased to announce the addition of Delana Erickson to the firm. Delana received her Bachelor of Science in Architecture and her Master of Architecture from Roger Williams University. Delana’s honors and awards include the RWU 2022 Master of Architecture Thesis Award, and the Student Academic Showcase & Honors (SASH) 2021 winner for Studio […]

Adam Palmer Joins Amenta Emma Hartford

We are pleased to announce the addition of Adam Palmer, AIA, as Project Manager to our Hartford team. Adam earned his Master of Architecture, cum laude, from Miami University and brings to the firm over 19 years of experience. Previously with Phase Zero Design and Friar Architecture, Adam has worked on a variety of project […]

Joy Ortiz-Colón Joins Amenta Emma Hartford

We are excited to announce the addition of Joy M. Ortiz-Colón, Associate AIA, LEED Green Associate, as Project Architect to our Hartford team. Joy is a graduate of Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning B.Arch program, and was a founding member and Secretary of the AIAS Cornell. With a focus on K-12, Higher […]

Debra Seay Presents at CACX’22

Join CEO of Indelible Impressions, Yvonne Alston and Amenta Emma Senior Associate, Debra Seay, AIA, WELL AP for their CACX’22 session on October 18, “Moving Beyond Function: Designing With Others In Mind”.

Amenta Emma Announces Promotions

Celebrating 2022 Promotions

Amenta Emma Architects recently announced the promotion of three team members. Thomas Barker has been promoted to Associate and Pawel Honc and Nicole Owens have been promoted to Senior Associate.