News - DiNisco

Vivian Celebrates 10 Years at DiNisco

10 years ago we were fortunate to have Vivian Low, AIA join us at DiNisco Design, and she has been an integral part of our firm ever since. Vivian is a respected designer, project manager, and mentor for our staff, who demonstrates her enthusiasm and passion every day, and is well-liked and respected by our…

ENR East Ranks DiNisco Among Top Design Firms

Engineering News-Record (ENR) East has recognized DiNisco Design among the Top Design Firms of 2025 in the Eastern U.S. This prestigious list highlights the most impactful design firms operating in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia, based on…

New Amherst Elementary School Taking Shape

With the new elementary school in Amherst “topped off” a couple weeks ago, progress on its construction has been steady and it’s really taking shape. The new 105,750 SF school for 575 K–5 students is being built near the existing Fort River Elementary School with its anticipated completion in Fall 2026.

Countryside Elementary School Groundbreaking

On Monday, May 22 2025, the City of Newton held an official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Countryside Elementary School. Mayor Fuller recognized the DiNisco team for their efforts over the past couple years in making the new 75,000 SF school that will serve 465 students in grades K–5 a reality. Several current Countryside students…

DiNisco Design featured in NEREJ 2025 Women In Construction issue

DiNisco Design was featured in the New England Real Estate Journal's annual Women In Construction issue. In conjunction with National Women's History Month, every year NEREJ highlights women who are leaders and aspiring professionals within all aspects of our industry who can inspire future generations to pursue careers that will shape our built environment. DiNisco…

New Amherst Elementary School begins construction

A new 105,750 SF elementary school designed by DiNisco recently began construction in Amherst. The school will serve 575 K–5 students, and replace the Fort River and Wildwood Schools, both of which date back to the 1960s with antiquated open plan designs that are no longer considered effective for learning. When complete, the new facility…

Holiday Gift Drive

In lieu of a Holiday card this year, DiNisco Design’s staff sponsored four children and four teenagers through the Wonderfund organization. We hope everyone had a fantastic Holiday season, and stays warm and healthy during this first part of 2025!

Tim Cooper Promoted to Principal

March 3, 2025 (Boston, Massachusetts) —DiNisco Design is pleased to announce that Tim Cooper, RA has been elevated from Senior Associate to Principal in recognition of his significant contributions to the success of the firm. Currently, Tim is the lead architect of a new all-electric, net zero energy school in Amherst that recently began construction. During…

Welch School Dedication

It was a beautifully crisp fall day as the renovated William A. Welch Elementary School in Peabody held its official dedication ceremony in front of an enthusiastic crowd of city officials, staff, and students. Coincidentally, the ceremony was 50 years to the day since the ribbon was cut for the original building. The project began…

Angier Elementary School Receives National Blue Ribbon Award

Newton’s Angier Elementary School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of nine schools in Massachusetts this year that earned a National Blue Ribbon Award. This award is conveyed on schools that display exemplary teaching and learning practices, thus serving as models for education nationwide. Angier principal Orla Higgins Averill attributed…

Xinhui Shares about Her Recent Class

Earlier in the year, our own Xinhui Zhang took a one-week course offered by Harvard’s Graduate School of Education through its Project Zero program https://pz.harvard.edu/ called Designing Learning Places. During an office lunch, she gave a presentation covering the many topics explored and demonstrating how this opportunity was such a valuable experience. As the sole…

Hoyt Bridge Dedication

A new pedestrian bridge connecting the Sgt. Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary School to Woodsom Farm was held in Amesbury. The bridge was named in honor of retired longtime educator Peter Hoyt, the unofficial “President of Amesbury,” who has given so much to the City throughout his life, and shared his love of nature with…

Backpack/School Supplies Drive

DiNisco Design staff members participated in the Massachusetts School on Wheels (SOWMA) school supply drive, contributing 10 full backpacks and lots of extra supplies for students in need. SOWMA received requests for over 9,000 backpacks this year, and ultimately donations surpassed 10,000 backpacks, thus helping so many kids across Massachusetts. For more information about SOWMA:…

DeBerry-Swan Elementary School Awarded LEED Gold Certification

At DiNisco Design we have long prioritized sustainable design, as evidenced by the ever-growing list of completed projects that are LEED Certified and/or net energy zero (with some that operate net energy positive). The new DeBerry-Swan Elementary School in Springfield extended that track record by being certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as…

Amesbury Feature Wall and Amesbury Carriage Museum

One of the most prominent features inside the new Sgt. Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary School is the interactive feature wall that highlights aspects of Amesbury’s rich history. The Amesbury Carriage Museum (ACM) recently showed off how the wall is being used for the school’s curriculum. https://amesburycarriagemuseum.org/news/2024/4/12/education-news-bringing-history-to-life DiNisco Design’s project team was thrilled to bring…

Amherst Groundbreaking

The Town of Amherst held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fort River Elementary School today. The new building will be a 105,750 SF school for 575 students in grades K–5. A supportive crowd turned out for the festivities that included remarks by dignitaries and stakeholders, all celebrating the beginning of construction for what will…

Greater Boston Foodbank Service Day

DiNisco held a day of service at the Greater Boston Food Bank, packing nutritious foods for senior centers in eastern Massachusetts. Over the course of six hours, two teams were responsible for packing over 20,000 meals (4,368 meals feeds a family of four over the course of one year). We enjoyed our time working with…

Woburn Fire Headquarters Honored with Two Awards

Working with our fire station design consultant Mitchell Associates Architects, a division of Wendel, in August 2023 we were pleased to complete the new Woburn Fire Headquarters. In September 2023, Firehouse Magazine named the Woburn Fire Headquarters as a Silver Station Design Award winner in the Career 1 station category for its 10th annual Station…