DPA NEWS

Riverwalk under construction!

2011-09-09T16:58:00.005-04:00

New photos from the Riverwalk site show the project taking shape.

Riverwalk is a compact "pocket neighborhood" of 13 cottages, featuring 10 newly constructed homes and 3 historic rehabilitations in Concord, MA. This community of Net Zero possible homes was carefully designed by DPA with systems that will enable energy-conscious residents to have all of their daily energy needs met by renewable, on-site solar collection.

Half of this unique 3.7 acre site will be preserved open space with community gardens, shared green space, a community pavilion and access to the nearby river and nature trails.

Learn more about Riverwalk here

Stephanie Zurek becomes a Registered Architect in Massachusetts

2011-09-09T16:15:00.007-04:00

DPA is pleased to announce and congratulate Stephanie Zurek on her architectural licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!

To read more about Stephanie, click here

Sandywoods Farm wins fruit tree orchard in national competition

2011-09-09T14:53:00.010-04:00

DPA-designed Sandywoods Farm is the first community in RI to win a fruit tree orchard from the Communities Take Root program offered by Edy's Fruit Bar's. The program, now in its second year plants fresh fruit orchards in communities across the United States. Sandywoods Farm is one of 20 organizations nationwide that will receive an orchard this year. Selection was based on receiving the most number of online votes from supporters.

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To learn more about Sandywoods Farm click here

Christina Carlson becomes a Registered Architect in Massachusetts

2011-07-11T14:25:00.012-04:00

DPA is pleased to announce and congratulate Christina Carlson on her architectural licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!

To learn more about Christina, click here

Jamestown House featured in Design New England

2011-07-05T15:29:00.005-04:00

The Jamestown House is featured in the July/August issue of Design New England magazine.

Read the article: One for All

Highfield Commons Wins Praise

2011-05-03T09:12:00.012-04:00

Rochester, NH - Highfield Commons, a DPA-designed development wins praise from city officials and planners.

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Riverwalk named Plan of the Month by New Urban News

2011-04-26T12:24:00.001-04:00

Riverwalk had been named "Plan of the Month" by New Urban News.

Concord Riverwalk is a compact "pocket neighborhood" of 13 cottages, featuring ten newly constructed homes and three historic rehabilitations. This community of Net Zero possible homes has been carefully designed with details and systems that will enable energy-conscious residents to have all of their daily energy needs met by renewable, on-site solar collection. While the project exceeds the requirements of most "green" rating systems, this technical sophistication is seemlessly combined with traditional building forms in a way that is entirely sympathetic with the surrounding community.

Read the article: A Pocket Neighborhood for a Changing Market

Christina Carlson named 2011 ACE RI Mentor of the Year

2011-04-18T10:20:00.025-04:00

Christina Carlson has received the 2011 ACE RI "Mentor of the Year" award. Christina has served as an ACE RI mentor for three years and was elected by student participants for her outstanding dedication and commitment to the program. ACE is a national oranization that offers professional mentorship to high school students interested in careers in architecture, engineering and construction fields.

This year, Christina was a mentor for the student group which won national recognition in the 2011 CIRT - ACE Mentor Design Competition for "Best Presentation Boards" for their Quonset Military Retirement Village project.

For more information about the ACE program, visit http://www.acementor.org/

Cottages on Greene Receives CNU Charter Award Honorable Mention

2011-04-15T17:19:00.001-04:00

Cottages on Greene receives a Congress for the New Urbanism 2011 Charter Award Honorable Mention.

To read more about the project and the CNU, click here

Cottages on Greene featured in Providence Journal article

2011-01-19T15:31:00.010-05:00

Cottages on Greene are highlighted in the Providence Journal article " When Less Is More".

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San Juan Passage in Builder's Choice webinar

2010-12-09T16:57:00.009-05:00

Douglas Kallfelz discusses the San Juan Passage project in the Builder's Choice webinar featuring the 2010 Design and Planning Grand Award winners.

To listen to the webinar, please click here

San Juan Passage featured in USA Today

2010-11-11T16:21:00.011-05:00

San Juan Passage was selected as "This week's Green House" in USA Today.
Read the article here.

Tami Hughes Receives Award of Excellence

2010-10-19T13:59:00.004-04:00

Tami Hughes was presented with an Award of Excellence from the ACE Mentor Program in March. Tami has been involved with ACE since 2008 and has been a model mentor for the many students she encourages to pursue careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering fields.

For more information on the ACE program, see their website at http://www.acementor.org/

Sweetbriar Spotlighted in New Urban News

2010-08-18T09:51:00.009-04:00

Sweetbriar was recently spotlighted in the New Urban News article, "Affordable Housing That an Affluent Town Accepts"
Read the article here

June 2010 Newsletter

2010-06-15T17:46:00.003-04:00

June 2010 Newsletter

DPA Welcomes Brendan Herr

2010-06-09T13:52:00.002-04:00

Brendan joins us after completing his Master’s of Architecture at Judson University. While at Judson, he participated in the inaugural design studio of the Traditional Architecture and Urbanism concentration. Brendan and his classmates were proud to help establish the program for future classes to study traditional architecture and town planning principles.

Prior to joining the DPA team, Brendan worked for Urban Design Associates in Pittsburgh.

May 2010 Newsletter

2010-05-12T09:16:00.000-04:00

May 2010 Newsletter

Riverwalk

2010-04-28T11:13:00.003-04:00

The Concord Riverwalk is a compact pocket neighborhood of 13 cottages. The net zero possible homes will be so efficient that it is possible that for energy-conscious residents, all of their daily energy needs could be met by renewable, on site solar collection and photovoltaics. The homes have been arranged to favor the pedestrian and create a common green space. By doing so, the design will encourage a sense of community and the accidental interactions which do so much to foster it.

Get more information at http://www.concordriverwalk.com/

New Neighborhood for East Greenwich

2010-04-27T08:15:00.003-04:00

'New Urbanism' Housing Project Slated For Southern Main Street
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DPA Featured in Period Homes Magazine

2010-03-11T17:08:00.002-05:00

Donald Powers Architects was recently spotlighted in Period Homes Magazine.
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Februrary 2010 Newsletter

2010-03-03T14:59:00.005-05:00

Residence Makes Builder Mag Top 10

2009-12-22T08:51:00.000-05:00

The Kaufman Residence in Carmel NY has been selected by Builder Magazine as one of their top 10 coolest houses of 2009.

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Cottages on Greene Breaks Ground

2009-12-18T11:58:00.000-05:00

The Cottages on Greene, a new pocket neighborhood in East Greenwich, broke ground in mid December. The 15 unit cottage court includes rain gardens, public green spaces and community gardening.

What's the greatest threat to our planet?

2009-10-14T08:17:00.000-04:00

This outstanding 3-minute video asks the question “What’s the greatest threat to our planet?”

Cottages on Greene

2009-10-13T10:56:00.000-04:00

Nestled in the Historic Hill and Harbor District of East Greenwich, 15 units of mixed-income condominiums have been organized into a compact cottage court development in a variety of building type on a vacant lot.

Small, efficient and well detailed, this development, replete with rain gardens to infiltrate storm water runoff and community gardens to grow food for it's residents, will be a model of best practices in sustainable building.

See a short animation of the project below.

Taking Stock of Our Main Street

2009-10-09T10:42:00.000-04:00

Taking Stock of our Main Street

by Donald Powers

Part I

Part II

DPA Congratulates LEED Professionals

2009-07-06T10:37:00.000-04:00

Donald Powers Architects would like to congratulate the following staff members who recently became LEED Accredited Professionals.

Donald Powers AIA, Prinicipal
Douglas Kallfelz AIA , Principal
Paul Attemann AIA, Senior Associate
Matthew Valero, Director of Graphics & Technology
Stephanie Zurek, Architectural Designer
Christina Carlson, Architectural Designer

Sandywoods Farm Breaks Ground

2009-06-30T10:44:00.000-04:00

A ceremonial groundbreaking and seed-sowing for Sandywoods Farm took place on June 29th. The development includes 50 rental cottages, 24 single-family homes and 150 acres preserved for a working farm and open space.

Sweetbriar Breaks Ground

2009-02-24T15:59:00.000-05:00

A groundgreaking ceremony was held today on the first 14 rental units at Sweetbriar, under construction in West Barrington.

When the project is completed, there will be 47 rental units and 3 single-family homes on an 8 acre parcel.

Donald Powers Makes 15 To Watch List

2008-12-31T11:31:00.000-05:00

Donald Powers made the Providence Monthly's 15 People to Watch in 2009 List.

North Elmwood Revitalization Wins PPS Award

2008-12-26T10:33:00.000-05:00

The North Elmwood Revitalization project was selected as the recipient of the 2008 Providence Preservation Society's Annual Historic Preservation Neighborhood Revitalization Award.

2008 Sustainable Development & Restoration Congress

2008-10-17T11:31:00.000-04:00

Donald Powers will be giving a presentation at The 2008 Sustainable Development & Restoration Congress in Newport, RI.

Friday October 17, 2008

East Beach Residence Wins Best in American Living Award

2008-02-25T14:09:00.000-05:00

East Beach Residence Wins Best in American Living Award
The East Beach Residence has won the Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Gold Award for Best Single-Family Detached Home 1,801 to 2,400 square feet.

DPA Wins Providence Preservation Society Awards

2008-01-16T08:34:00.000-05:00

DPA Wins Providence Preservation Society Awards

Parkis Phase I - Neighborhood Rehabilitation

Eno - Commercial Interior

Jamestown Vision Presentation on Google Video

2007-11-30T14:15:00.000-05:00

Jamestown Vision Final Presentation on Google Video

DPA Wins RI Monthly Design Award

2007-11-09T09:04:00.000-05:00

13th Annual Rhode Island Monthly Design Awards
DPA Office - Providence, RI
Bronze-Commercial Interior Design

DPA Wins 2007 J. Timothy Anderson Award

2007-11-09T09:00:00.000-05:00

2007 J. Timothy Anderson Award for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation
Parkis North Elmwood Homeowner’s Group Phase I- Providence, RI
Award for Mixed-Income Housing -Small/Up to $5 million total development cost.

DPA Wins 2008 Best in American Living Award

2007-11-09T08:55:00.000-05:00

2008 Best in American Living Award
East Beach Residence- Norfolk, VA
Best Single-Family Detached Home, 1,801 to 2,400 SF

Capitol Square Ribbon Cutting

2007-10-31T10:33:00.000-04:00

The Capitol Square ribbon cutting took place on the plaza between the two buildings on October 31.

Parkis Ave Ribbon Cutting

2007-10-30T10:28:00.000-04:00

GENS' Parkis Ave Redevelopment Phase I took place infront of 37-39 Parkis Ave on October 30.

Jamestown Charrette Oct. 15

2007-10-11T16:22:00.000-04:00

Jamestown Charrette Oct. 15

Finalists for J. Timothy Anderson Award

2007-10-09T12:55:00.000-04:00

DPA is a Finalist for a J. Timothy Anderson Award
Parkis/North Elmwood Phase I
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The Right Detail for the Right Price

2007-09-20T13:24:00.001-04:00

New Urban News September 2007 Issue
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San Juan Passage Breaks Ground

2007-09-01T11:35:00.000-04:00

San Juan Passage Breaks Ground
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DPA Organizes Jamestown Charette

2007-08-23T16:47:00.000-04:00

DPA Organizes Jamestown Charette
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Warwick Grove Featured in Period Homes Magazine September Issue

2007-08-17T14:02:00.000-04:00

Warwick Grove Featured in Period Homes Magazine September Issue

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Sandywoods Farm Featured in Providence Business Journal

2007-08-07T15:22:00.000-04:00

Sandywoods Farm Featured in Providence Business Journal

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Smith Hill Project Featured in Builder Magazine

2007-08-02T08:21:00.000-04:00

Smith Hill Project Featured in July 2007 Builder Magazine

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DPA seeks talented architect / designer

2007-07-30T15:13:00.000-04:00

We are seeking an architect or designer with a minimum of 2 years experience with strong design skills and a proficiency in Autodesk Revit. Our 11 person studio is strongly committed to the principles of the New Urbanism, to tradition as the foundation for truly creative work, to sustainable planning and building practices, and to an exceptional level of design and professional competence. Our work ranges from town planning and urban design to custom residential.

DPA is committed to the state of the art technology. In addition to Revit, we employ AutoCAD, SketchUp and Photoshop. Digital proficiency and ability to learn new software is critical.

We offer excellent benefits including health insurance, firm –matched 401K plan, and sponsored educational opportunities.

Interested professionals should email a resume and digital portfolio to Dana@donaldpowersarchitects.com

DPA Wins CNUNE Charter Award

2007-06-07T10:11:00.001-04:00

Congress for the New Urbanism - New England Chapter
2007 Charter Award - Sandywoods Farm, Tiverton RI

Details

DPA Wins 2006 Best in American Living Award

2007-02-01T13:40:00.000-05:00

February 2007
Gold Award for Best Single Family Detached Home 1,801 to 2,400 Square Feet

Award details

DPA Hosts Open House

2006-11-16T15:04:00.000-05:00

Friends, family, colleagues and clients helped break-in our new office

Fine Homebuilding Article

2006-10-01T15:06:00.000-04:00

Dressing Up Gable Ends
Fine Homebuilding October/November 2006

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Fine Homebuilding Article

2006-08-01T15:13:00.000-04:00

Doghouse Dormer Design
Fine Homebuilding August/September 2006
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