Derby Square Architects

02/07/2026

We hope everyone gets to enjoy these great sculptures spread throughout downtown for Salem's So Sweet

Parking ban is officially over at 7! The sculptures are all illuminated!!!

Old Town Hall sculpture sponsored by Derby Square Architects

01/23/2026

Should be another fun Salem’s So Sweet! We are excited all the creative sculptures!

The ice sculpture map is officially here!

Everything in red (1 through 11) gets installed in time for the Friday night illumination, everything in purple (12 through 27) gets installed on Saturday morning. All sculptures are illuminated on Saturday night!

Worried about accessibility?
The Salem Trolley will again be shuttling folks on a loop around town on Sat. Feb. 7 and Sun. Feb. 8 from 12 to 4 pm, $3. They won't be able to get to every sculpture, but you'll get to see plenty PLUS a trolley tour of the downtown!

How long to the sculptures stay up?
Until they melt! Really, not (just) being sassy about it. In warm/wet weather, they may start melting immediately. In cool/dry weather, they can last weeks!

But how much is it to see the sculptures?
Viewing the ice sculptures is always FREE! But we still have tickets available for our Salem's So Sweet Kickoff Event on Friday!

08/27/2025

We are thrilled to be working with ENSATS again as our longtime client and APC as the GC to help expand their cafeteria, enabling growth at this amazing school!

DANVERS — Essex Tech has announced that it is building a 104-seat addition to its existing main school cafeteria. The school’s three satellite cafeterias will not be affected.

06/20/2025

Celebrating a remarkable four-year collaboration with Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School, showcasing the dedication of both teachers and students in bringing a special project to life. It's also worth reading the backstory of the building's namesake, 1st Lt Catherine Marie Larkin, adding depth to this inspiring project.

DANVERS — With Wednesday's cutting of the ribbon at Essex Agricultural & Technical High School's brand-new Larkin Center, a project that has been in the works for more than five

05/09/2025

John was a dear friend of many of us. He was a true connector of people. Whether you needed office supplies or access to social services, John was always looking for a way to help!

https://www.ccbfuneral.com/obituaries/John-A-Boris?obId=42375822&fbclid=IwY2xjawKLIBxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFOVXZEblVZcVE2NmpoY0NZAR4VfFdMeNW2nzpxt8GYHTMxzqh6QxecH7_cElIrkKtL4kaHPo0llZ_b6WwB7Q_aem_vHdkgxAM8kop7MR7U1Nkcg

View John A. Boris's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/01/2025

Derby Square Architects recently became a Certified Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) with the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO).

The VBE/SDO certification gives DSA a competitive edge on government contracts due to SDO set benchmarks and spending goals for state agencies looking to hire designers. DSA hopes to also leverage the marketing benefit of being listed in the SDO’s directory of certified businesses, expanding our opportunities to collaborate with other designers and engineers.

Our Managing Principal, Bill Peterson, AIA, NCARB, has served in the Massachusetts Air National Guard for over 17 years, most recently deploying to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar as the A7 Director of Engineering and Installation Management.

05/01/2025

We are proud supporters of Salem Main Streets and the great work they do. Did you know they are moving? In fact we will be neighbors right in Derby Square. We encourage other downtown Salem business to consider supporting them as they make this transition.

By Salem Main Street Initiative- Downtown Program

12/10/2024

We are overjoyed that our client, Amazing Pizza & More received (earned really) such a high score of a pizza review. When you walk in there you feel the love for pizza. We appreciated being able to help them with their renovation last year and can’t wait to see so many people enjoy their food!

12/02/2024

May the holidays bring peace, love, and joy to you and your loved ones this season. Happy holidays from Derby Square Architects!

09/23/2024

Meet our newest intern, Angelina!

Angelina, a senior at Endicott College majoring in Interior Architecture, is our newest fall semester intern! From her previous internships and educational experiences, she has developed excellent skills in Revit, Enscape, Adobe, and graphic design. Outside of work, Angelina loves spending time outside with her family and friends, as well as painting, sewing, and playing guitar. We are so excited to have her on our team for the fall semester!

09/23/2024

Meet our newest employee, Julia!

Julia graduated from Roger Williams in 2022 with a BSA in Architecture and Construction as well as an Art and Architecture History minor. She has a strong skill set in software's such as Revit, Autocad, Procore, and Adobe. Julia is driven by her thirst for knowledge and enjoys learning new things about the world of architecture. Outside of work, Julia enjoys reading, playing tennis, going on long walks, and trying new foods! Welcome to the team Julia!