The Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) has announced its 2025 design award winners, recognizing excellence in architecture and design in and around Boston. The awards ceremony took place on March 8, 2026, honoring projects that promote community empowerment, sustainability, and equity.
Land’s Sake Farm, designed by PAYETTE, received the prestigious Harleston Parker Medal for the most beautiful piece of architecture in the metropolitan Boston area over the past 10 years. The farm’s design combines architecture, craft, and community, providing access, education, and substance to its users. The jury praised the project for transcending its program and embracing a broad constituency.
The Tozzer Anthropology Building at Harvard University, designed by Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Ltd. (KVA), won the People’s Choice Award. The building’s design was appreciated by the public for its unique approach to architecture and community engagement.
Award WinnersThe BSA recognized winners in various categories, including:
– Harleston Parker Medal: Land’s Sake Farm, designed by PAYETTE
– Harleston Parker People’s Choice Award: Tozzer Anthropology Building at Harvard University, designed by Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Ltd. (KVA)
– Commonwealth Award: The Mural of Underground at Ink Block Boston, Emerald Necklace Conservancy
– BSA Award of Honor: Peter Kuttner, FAIA
– Earl R. Flansburgh Young Designer’s Award: Danniely Staback Rodriguez, AIA, NCARB
BSA’s MissionThe Boston Society for Architecture is focused on improving the quality of life for Boston-area residents by championing innovation in the built environment, with particular emphasis on sustainability and social equity. The organization connects architects, firms, and allied members through collaborative initiatives, creating solutions towards a more equitable and sustainable future.
The BSA’s annual awards gala celebrates the collective impact of design on the community, honoring creativity, leadership, and shared commitment to making Boston a better place.
