Directory

Industry Experience

Paul Hajian’s current research and documentation is focused on the building of net zero accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) with an attention to carbon neutral construction as one means toward the creation of small-scale and affordable multi-family housing as a sustainable prototype in the northeast region.

Professional

Hajian Architects Incorporated, Watertown, MA – President;
Registered principal architect in a full service architectural, engineering, and planning firm with complete responsibility for the design and execution of contracts for public, private, and institutional clients. Organization of innovative design strategies for new construction, renovation, and adaptive re-use of a wide variety of projects. See client work below.

MIT Center for Real Estate Development, Cambridge, MA – Architectural consultant for graduate development team generating formal solutions for large urban sites with a range of users.

Collections/Client Work

• Congregation Beth El Master Plan, Addition, and Renovations
• Maimonides School and New Synagogue/Science Labs
• St. Mary’s Parish Center and New Chapel
• SoftBank Corporate Offices
• Ski Market Stores in MA and CT
• Filene’s Basement Stores in MA and NY
• Intergarden Internet Café
• Rite-Aid Stores
• Sazerac Grove Bar and Grill
• Manhattan Loft
• Lloyd Artist Studio
• Pennant Fever @ Natick Mall
• Woodbine @ Natick Mall
• Braintree Plaza
• Brannen Brothers Flutes
• Housing for the Elderly and Family in Winthrop, MA
• Historic Renovation of Multi-Unit Family Housing in South Providence, RI
• New Houses in York and Scarborough, ME; Carlisle, MA and Cape Cod in East Sandwich, Woods Hole, Centerville, Falmouth, and Tuckernuck Island

Publications

• 2004 – Metal Architecture – Profile in Design
• 2003 – Newton Magazine – Renovation in Architecture
• 2001 – Banker & Tradesman – Maimonides Synagogue and School
• 2000 – Boston Globe Living/Arts: Outside/In Architectural Exhibition
• 1998 – Providence Journal: Business in Design
• 1997 – Boston Sunday Herald: Sazarac Grove Bar and Grill

Grants

• 2004 – Art and Community Partnership Faculty Grant

Awards/Prizes

• 2003 – Metal Architecture-Design Award Honorable Mention
• 1987 – Letter of Award and Appreciation, Massachusetts College of Art

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