The BSA Foundation launches new name: Architecture in Common

Boston, MA The BSA Foundation will move forward under a new name: Architecture in Common, a public-facing identity that more clearly reflects its mission of expanding how people engage with architecture and the built environment. As Architecture in Common, the organization will continue connecting young people and the public to architecture through education, exhibitions, public programs, and civic dialogue while creating broader opportunities for people to participate in shaping the future of their communities.

“This new name reflects both who we are and where we are headed,” said Danyson Tavares, executive director of the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) and Architecture in Common. “Architecture belongs in public life. Architecture in Common reflects our belief that more people should be invited into the conversations that shape our cities and communities.”

As part of this transition, the organizations will also retire the umbrella name Boston Society for Architecture. Moving forward, the chapter will formally use its longstanding name, Boston Society of Architects, for chapter activities, while Architecture in Common will serve as the public-facing identity for the former BSA Foundation. Together, these changes create clearer distinctions between the two entities while maintaining their shared commitment to architecture as a force for public good.

“This name captures the spirit of what we are building – a welcoming and accessible platform for public engagement around architecture and design,” said David Silverman, chair of Architecture in Common. 

“Looking ahead, we see a lot of potential for deepening the public’s connection to the built environment.”

The announcement comes as the organizations prepare for a new chapter that includes moving to a more civic-facing home in Downtown Boston designed to strengthen public engagement and expand opportunities for dialogue and learning.