What Machado and Silvetti Associates does

Machado and Silvetti Associates, operating as Machado Silvetti, is a privately held architecture and urban design practice founded in 1985 by Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti, with headquarters in Boston (560 Harrison Ave) and an associated design studio in Buenos Aires. The firm delivers context-driven design, master planning, renovation, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation services for cultural institutions (Denver Art Museum, Getty Villa, Provincetown Art Association and Museum, New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford Art Museum), universities and colleges (Harvard, Hamilton College, Pomona College, University of North Texas, Vietnamese-German University), public schools (Horace Mann School for the Deaf, Boston Public Schools, Kittredge Elementary), and civic clients (Town of Cary). It pursues projects through competitive RFPs, design competitions, and long-cycle direct client relationships, with fees structured as a percentage of construction cost or fixed project fees negotiated on a project-by-project basis; projects typically run on multi-year timelines.

The firm's technical differentiation rests on historic-preservation expertise, cross-disciplinary collaboration with landscape partners (notably OJB Landscape Architecture on Downtown Cary Park and Studio DAG on Vietnamese-German University), and sustainability leadership, including delivery of the first LEED-certified art museum in the United States (Provincetown Art Association and Museum) and Passive House/embodied-carbon modeling capabilities within the team. It is a member of the AIA National Honor Award class (2003, Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library), a 2018 Topaz Medallion recipient (Silvetti), and a 2026 multi-award winner for Downtown Cary Park, and has been ranked 11th in Architect Magazine's "Architect 50."

Following a 10-year succession process initiated in 2016, founding principals Machado and Silvetti stepped away from day-to-day operations in September 2025, transferring leadership to design principals Stephanie Randazzo Dwyer (joined 2000, Principal since 2015) and Jeffry Burchard (joined 2008), both Harvard-pedigree architects with 20+ years of tenure. The firm operates with approximately 24 professionals across its two offices, pursues no outside institutional or private-equity capital, and generates revenue solely through professional services fees; it is currently not pursuing any platform, AI/ML, or software product lines.

Name

Machado and Silvetti Associates

Legal name

Machado and Silvetti Associates

Website

https://machado-silvetti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Machado Silvetti is a privately held architecture and urban design practice, founded in 1985 and based in Boston with a Buenos Aires studio, serving cultural institutions, universities, K-12 schools, and civic clients through contextual design, historic preservation, and adaptive-reuse projects pursued via competitive selection processes.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maussane

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Traditional architecture firm revenue model based on professional fees for design services. Projects include new construction, renovation, expansion, and master planning for institutional, cultural, educational, and civic clients. Fees are typically structured as a percentage of construction costs or fixed project fees based on scope and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Machado Silvetti is an architecture and urban design practice delivering master planning, new construction, renovation and expansion, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse services for cultural institutions, universities, museums, and municipal clients. The firm operates from offices in Boston and Buenos Aires and is led by design principals Stephanie Randazzo Dwyer and Jeffry Burchard following the 2025 retirement of founders Jorge Silvetti and Rodolfo Machado.

Product overview

Machado Silvetti is an architecture and urban design practice founded in 1985, offering a portfolio of services including master planning, new construction, renovation and expansion, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse. Their practice centers on creating distinctive and meaningful architectural work for cultural institutions, academic facilities, civic buildings, and public spaces. The firm operates from Boston and Buenos Aires offices and is led by principals Stephanie Randazzo Dwyer and Jeffry Burchard. Notable project types include museums (Provincetown Art Association & Museum, Denver Art Museum, New Bedford Whaling Museum), university campuses (Vietnamese-German University, University of North Texas), urban parks (Downtown Cary Park), and specialized educational facilities (Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). The firm has received numerous AIA awards and is recognized for sustainable design, including the first LEED-certified art museum in the United States.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Downtown Cary Park A 7-acre urban park project in downtown Cary, North Carolina, featuring five Machado Silvetti-designed pavilions integrated with OJB landscape architecture. Blends architecture and landscape to create civic destination spaces including performance venues, food and beverage facilities, and recreation areas. Acquired through competitive bid for the Town of Cary.
• Provincetown Art Association & Museum (PAAM) A LEED Silver-certified renovation and expansion that roughly doubled the size of the museum, establishing a new architectural identity while incorporating the existing historic structure. The first LEED-rated art museum in the United States, featuring sustainable technologies including thermally efficient building skin, daylight dimming systems, natural ventilation, and photovoltaic roof array.
• Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Renovation A substantial renovation of a 1930s Georgian Revival building serving as the new home for the oldest public day school for the deaf and hard of hearing in the United States. Includes accessibility upgrades, deaf space design principles, and aesthetic modifications meeting accessibility codes and deaf design guidelines.
• Vietnamese-German University (VGU) Campus Master Plan A comprehensive campus master plan and building design for a new model university in Vietnam, including laboratories, classrooms, food-courts, sports halls, administrative spaces, and dormitories for 12,000 students. Features passive cooling systems and formal architectural expressions creating a cohesive academic citadel; received BSA Honor Award for Campus Planning.
• New Bedford Whaling Museum Master Plan Comprehensive long-range master plan for the New Bedford Whaling Museum campus, including conceptual design for a new expansion on newly acquired property across from the existing entrance. The William St. Expansion represents the first phase and was slated to open in 2026.
• New Bedford Art Museum Feasibility Study Feasibility study for renovation and expansion of the Anthony S. Catojo Jr. Building, a neoclassical former bank from circa 1917. The study addressed accessibility, egress, climate control, lighting, and expanded exhibition capacity for the museum.
• Architectural Design and Master Planning Services Comprehensive architectural and urban design services including master planning, new construction, renovation and expansion, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse for cultural institutions, academic facilities, civic buildings, and public spaces. Services are delivered through direct client engagement, competitive bidding, and RFP processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Downtown Cary Park achieved 750,000+ visitors in first year with over 1,000 events hosted
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Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OJB Landscape ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023OJB Landscape Architecture and Machado Silvetti collaborated on the Downtown Cary Park project, a 7-acre transformational synthesis of urban design, landscape, and architecture. The partnership combined Machado Silvetti's pavilion design expertise with OJB's landscape design for a cohesive visitor experience. The collaboration was recognized with multiple AIA national design awards including AIA Regional and Urban Design Award and AIA Small Project Award.
• Fentress ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Fentress Architects and Machado Silvetti collaborated on the Denver Art Museum Martin Building expansion and renovation project. The partnership combined Fentress's expertise with Machado Silvetti's design to transform Gio Ponti's iconic building. The $150 million project included a new Welcome Center and comprehensive renovation of the museum campus.
• CorganminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Machado Silvetti and Corgan partnered to design the new College of Visual Arts & Design for the University of North Texas, a 220,000 square foot facility accommodating over 2,000 students.
• Studio DAGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Studio DAG collaborated with Machado Silvetti on the Vietnamese-German University project, contributing to the campus master plan and building designs for the 12,000-student university in Vietnam. The project received BSA Honor Award for Campus Planning.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ennead Architects: New York-based architecture firm specializing in cultural, educational, and institutional projects including the Natural History Museum and Stanford University buildings. Closely comparable in scale, client base, and museum/campus design focus.
• Diller Scofidio + Renfro: New York interdisciplinary design studio behind The High Line and The Shed. Comparable in cultural and civic institutional work, though with stronger art-installation pedigree.
• Allied Works Architecture: Boutique architecture firm led by Brad Cloepfil known for cultural and museum projects (e.g., Clyfford Still Museum, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis). Directly comparable in cultural-institutional focus and boutique scale.
• Annabelle Selldorf / Selldorf Architects: New York-based firm specializing in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. Comparable in cultural-architecture focus, boutique size, and reputation for refined, context-sensitive design.
• Studio Gang: Chicago- and New York-based architecture practice known for cultural and civic projects including Writers Theatre and Natural History Museum additions. Comparable in mission-driven cultural focus and award profile.
• wHY Architecture: Los Angeles-based firm with strong museum and cultural-institution portfolio including the Marciano Art Foundation. Comparable in boutique cultural focus and adaptive reuse expertise.
• Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects: Boutique New York firm behind the Obama Presidential Center and American Folk Art Museum. Closely comparable in museum and civic project focus, boutique scale, and award-winning profile.
• Steven Holl Architects: New York-based firm renowned for cultural and educational architecture (Kiasma Museum, Nelson-Atkins expansion). Comparable in museum and campus project focus with similar award-driven reputation strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Snøhetta: Global architecture and design firm with strong cultural and civic portfolio (SFMOMA expansion, National September 11 Memorial Museum). Comparable in cultural-architecture focus but materially larger and more diversified.
• David Chipperfield Architects: London-based firm renowned for museum and cultural projects (Neues Museum Berlin, Royal Academy renovation). Comparable in cultural-institutional focus and award-winning profile, but larger global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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