NADAAA is a prominent architecture and urban design firm based in Boston, led by principal designer Nader Tehrani. Over the past three decades, the firm has established itself as a multi-disciplinary practice that bridges various design disciplines, including architecture, landscape, urbanism, interior design, and industrial design. Tehrani, who has received numerous accolades, including the American Academy of Arts and Letters’ 2020 Arnold W. Brunner Prize, heads the studio alongside partner Arthur Chang, who manages the office’s fabrication workshop, NADLAB.
NADAAA prioritizes integrated thinking in its design process, analyzing technology, aesthetics, and building protocols holistically rather than conforming strictly to typological standards. Their diverse portfolio spans a range of project types, including institutional, academic, housing, commercial, retail, and civic designs, showcasing the firm’s commitment to design excellence. NADAAA has received multiple honors, including nineteen Progressive Architecture Awards, four American Architecture Awards, and four Chicago Athenaeum Awards, further validating its reputation in the field.
In recognition of its innovative contributions, NADAAA was a finalist for the 2017 Moriyama RAIC International Prize and received a nomination for the Marcus Prize for Architecture the same year. The firm consistently ranks among the top design firms in Architect Magazine’s annual rankings, affirming its status as a leader in architectural design. With an emphasis on collaborative processes and multidisciplinary approaches, NADAAA continues to make significant contributions to architecture and urban design in Boston and beyond.
