NATASHA ESPADA, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA STUDIO ENÉE architects [email protected] 460 Hillside Avenue, Suite J Needham, MA 02494 T. 781.858.3011
Education University of Virginia School of Architecture, Charlottesville, VA Masters of Architecture, Certificate in American Urbanism, 1993
University of Florida College of Architecture, Gainesville, FL Bachelor in Design, 1991
University of Florida College of Architecture, Vicenza, Italy Study Abroad Program, 1990
Professional Experience STUDIO ENÉE Founder and Principal, 2013 - Present
Leers Weinzapfel Associates, Architects, Boston, MA Associate Principal, 1993 – 2013
Schwartz Silver Architects, Boston, MA Architectural Designer, 1993
Mack Scogin Merril Elam Architects, Atlanta, GA Architectural Designer, 1992
Kazuyoshi Yuzuriha Architects, Tokyo, Japan Architectural Designer, Summer 1990,1991
Academic Experience Adjunct Professor Northeastern University School of Architecture, 2015-Present
Lecturer Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture, “Project Interrogations”, 2019
Lecturer Wentworth Institute of Technology School of Architecture, Professional Perspectives, 2019, 2020
Design Juror Roger Williams University School of Architecture, 2018, 2019
Design Juror Harvard University Graduate School of Design, 2001, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2018
Lecturer Endicott College, Graduate Program, Psychology of Place, 2013
Lecturer Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Daylighting in Practice, 2009
Design Juror Northeastern University School of Architecture, 2008, 2009
Teaching Assistant University of Virginia School of Architecture, 1991-1992
Professional Certifications
Post Disaster Building Safety Certification, MA-AEER TF, 2020
MCPPO Certification, Mass State Building Authority, 2011
Harvard University, Executive Education, Certificate on Daylighting for Buildings, 2009
Harvard University, Executive Education, Certificate on College and University Housing, 2008
LEED AP BD+ C Certification/U.S. Green Building Council, 2004
National Council of Registration Boards, 1998
Massachusetts Registration, 1998
STUDIO ENÉE Projects
Boston College Brighton Garage Study, 2020 Renovation Options for a maintenance garage at the Brighton Garage
Bentley University Falcone Residence Halls Renovations, 2020 Renovations to 3 Residence Halls on the Waltham Campus
2 Harbor Street Innnovation Campus, Building ( w/ Handel Architects), 2020 (Schematic Design) New 400,000 sf Science and Tech building in the BMIP
Mattahunt Community Center Renovations, 2019 (Design Development) Renovations to lobby, gymnasium, multi-purpose room, and teen room
MassBay Community College New Health Science Building ( w/ Sasaki), 2019 Study and Schematic Design for new 40,000 sf Health Science Building
Benjamin Franklin Institute New Campus (w/ Studio G), 2019 Study for a New 100,000sf Campus for BFIT
Town of Needham Commercial Industrial Zoning District Urban Planing, 2019 Planning of commercial zoning district to establish revised zoning by-laws
New England Law Master Plan, 2019 Master Planning for renovations to New England Law Campus
Tufts University Barnum Hall Renovation, 2019 Renovation to 54,000sf Classroom and Administration Building
Tufts University Maintenance Storage Building, 2019 Maintenance Facility on Medford Campus
Northeastern University Ryder Hall, 2019 (Bidding) New entrance to the Architecture School
MassBay Community College Student Success Center, 2019 Renovation to Carey Building for new enrollment center and financial aid offices
China Trade Building Renovation, 2018 15,000sf Office Renovation for Department of Children and Families
Wellesley College Jewett Art Center Office and Classroom Renovation, 2018 Renovation of classroom and office spaces
Boston Marine Industrial Parking Garage Addition ( w/ Weston & Sampson), 2018 Schematic Design for new stairs and elevators at addition to existing parking garage
Franklin Park Administration Building Renovation, 2018 Renovation to 5,000sf historic building for Boston Park and Rec Offices
1010 Mass Ave Office Renovation, 2018 Renovations to ISD Offices
Laboure College Master Plan, 2018 Master Plan for future reconfiguration and additions to Laboure College
Laboure College New Simulation Labs, 2017 Two new nursing simulation labs with control center and computer labs
Boston College Capital Planning and Facilities Masterplan, 2016 Urban and Masterplanning design for Capital Planning Facilities on all BC campuses
Moon Island Police Facility Interiors and Furniture Design, 2016 Interiors and Furniture design to facility in Boston Harbor
Massport; Logan Airport Badge Office and Aerodome Renovations, 2016 Interior and Furniture Design to offices in Logan Airport
150 Lincoln Street 4th Floor Renovation, 2016 Renovations to a loft in Boston’s Leather District
Wheelock College Multi-Cultural Center, 2015 Renovation to the Student Center to accommodate a new Multi-Cultural Center
East Boston Municipal Center Study, 2015 Master Plan for a new Boston Police Station, EMS, DPW and Park and Rec Fields
Sentinel Benefits & Financial New Offices, Wakefield, MA, 2014 30,000 sf of new office space in existing building
12 Channel Street, Suite 701 Industrial Tenant Fit Out, Boston, MA New office space for the Boston Redevelopment Authority in the Marine Industrial District
Damon Residence, Needham, MA, 2006
Central Residence, Needham, MA, 2005
Selected LWA Projects Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library Renovation, Boston, MA, 2013 Study for the renovations of the Roslindale Branch Library
Salem State University Sophia Gordon Center for the Performing Arts, Salem, MA Renovation of auditorium into performing arts theater complex
Thatcher and Lewis Residence Hall Renovation at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 2012 Renovations to existing 1930’s Residence Halls
Brown University Metcalf Renovation, Providence, RI, 2011 Interiors and Furnishings, Renovation of Psychology and Linguistics Building
Dudley Square B-2 Police Station, Boston, MA, 2011 New Police Station-first LEED building to be built by the City of Boston
Jackson Square Youth and Family Center, Boston, MA, 2007 Design for New Youth and Family Center is part of Masterplan for revitalization of area.
Howard County Courthouse, Ellicott City, MD, 2007 Design for New Courthouse within Masterplan of new Government Center
Harvard Library Services Building, Cambridge, MA, 2006 New building - Admin. Offices for Library System and Conservation Lab for rare books
Roslindale Community Center, Boston, MA, 2006 Interior design in the renovation of a Community Center
Harvard Science Center Renovation, Cambridge, MA, 2004 Assisted in programming and design of interiors and millwork.
Trinity College Hillel House and Renovations to Cultural Houses, Hartford, CT, 2002 New Cultural House in Cultural Center of campus/renovations to Latino and Asian houses.
Cambridge School of Weston Performing Arts Center, Weston, MA, 1998 New Performing Arts Center for theater, dance and music programs.
Renovations to Beth El Temple Center, Belmont, MA, 1997 New entrance, Sitework, and Interior Renovations to the Temple
Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, Boston, MA, 1997 Renovation of existing church into boys and girls club with pool and gymnasium
Brockton MBTA Commuter Rail Station, Brockton, MA, 1996 Renovation to existing station with new platform and canopy.
Central Artery Ventilation Building, Boston, MA, 1996 New ventilation building on Atlantic Avenue for Central Artery
Blue Hill Avenue Youth and Family Center, Boston, MA, 1995 Renovation of existing hockey rink into new Youth and Family Center
Harold D. Donohue Federal Building and Courthouse, Worcester, MA, 1995 Construction Administration during renovation of Courthouse
Heath Elementary School Renovation, Brookline, MA, 1994 Addition and renovation to existing elementary school
Selected Design Awards
Salem State University Sophia Gordon Center for the Performing Arts Boston Society of Architects Accessibility Award, 2019
Moon Island Zip Line Boston Society of Architects Unbuilt Architecture Award, 2016
Dudley Square Police Station Justice Facilities Award, 2013 Boston Society of Architects Honor Award, 2013 Boston Preservation Alliance, New Construction in Harmony with Boston’s Built Environment, 2012 AIA New England Design Citation, 2012 Phoenix Award, Best Brownfield Redevelopment in New England, 2012 LEED Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council, 2011
Harvard University Library Services Building The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Center for Architecture Design Award, 2009 Boston Society of Architects Honor Award, 2008 AIA New York Building Type Award for Sustainable Design, 2008 AIA New England Award, 2007 LEED Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council, 2007
Cambridge School of Weston Performing Arts Center Boston Society of Architects Honor Award, 2003 The Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, 2001 AIA New England Award, 2000
Professional Service & Affiliations
Boston Society of Architects/American Institute of Architects BSA President, 2020 BSA Race and Architecture Series, Co-chair, 2020-Present BSA Policy and Advocacy Committee, 2020-Present BSA Governance Committee, 2020-Present BSA Strategic Plan Committee, 2020-Present AIA New England Regional Council Member, 2020 AIA MA Governance Committee, 2020-Present BSA Building Industry Professionals Committee, 2020-Present BSA, 1st VP/President-Elect, 2019 BSA Equity, Diversity, Inclusion + Harrassment (EDI+H) Co-Chair, 2018-Present BSA AB Task Force, 2017-2018 BSA WID Mid-Career Mentorship, 2017 BSA Business Strategic Planning Committee, 2017 BSA Future of Practice Task Force Committee, 2016-2018 Vice President of Membership and Member of the Board of Directors, 2015-2018 Nominating Committee, 2012-2014 Executive Director Search Committee, 2010-2011 Women Principals Group, 2009-Present Exhibit Chair, Women in Design, 2008-2012 Mentoring Forum, Mentor, 2008, 2012 Chair, Honors and Awards Committee, 2008-2010 Member, 1998-Present
NUARI, Needham United Against Racism Committee Member, 2020- Present
Boston Women’s Leader, 2020- Present
ALPFA, Association for Latino Professionals in America, 2019- Present
NOMA/BosNOMA, National Organization of Minority Architects, 2019-Present
Resilient SEE Collaborator, 2018-Present
Founder, Boston Design Professionals for Puerto Rico, 2017-Present
Society for College and University Planning, Member, 2006-Present
U.S. Green Building Council, Member, 2004-Present
Permanent Public Building Committee, Town of Needham, 2012-Present
Needham Equity Summit Committee, Town of Needham, 2012
Women’s Exchange for Leadership & Living, 2012-Present
Town Meeting Member, Needham, MA, 2012
Green Communities Study Committee, Needham, MA, 2011-2012
Selected Lectures, Conferences, Juries & Media
AIA Blue Print for Better on the Environment, Video, 2020
BSA Race and Architecture Series, Host/Moderator, 2020
Turner Construction Talk Series on Inclusive Leadership, Speaker, 2020
BSA Practice-Based Research Conference, Host, 2020
BSA Opening Series, Host, 2020
BSA EDI Town Halls, Host and Speaker, 2020
BSA Covid Town Halls, Host and Speaker, 2020
BSA, Guides for Equitable Practice Part 1 Webinar, Host, 2020
AIA CT Addressing Bias and Equity in the Profession, Virtual Roundtable, Speaker, 2020
NPR, Interview on Henry Cobb, 2020
AIA Grass Roots Conference, New Orleans, LA, Representing the Boston Society of Architects as President, 2020
AIA Birmingham, Design Awards, Jury Chair, American Institute of Architects, 2020
AIA Redwood Empire, Speaker, Navigating an Architectural Practice during Covid-19, 2020
AGC Diversity and Inclusion Session, Panelist, 2020
JP Morgan Women’s Leadership Lunch, Participant, 2020
BSA Awards Gala, Host, 2020
AIA NH The future of Practice, Speaker, Concord, NH, 2019
AIA CT Women in Architecture Leadership Summit, Keynote Speaker, New Haven, CT, 2019
‘How to Start your own Firm’, Speaker, AIA Women’s Leadership Summit, Minneapolis, MN, 2019
‘Guides for Equitable Practice’, Speaker, AIA Grass Roots Conference, Washington, DC, 2019
DCAMM Designer Outreach Partnership Session Speaker, Massachusetts State House, 2019
‘Creating Resilient Communities through War and Disaster’ Speaker, HUBWeek, Boston, MA, 2018
ABX Community Engagement Pavilion, Speaker, Architecture Boston (ABX), 2018
‘Renovating, Repurposing, and Revitalizing Buildings for New Programming’, Society of College and University Planners Conference, Carnegie Mellon University, 2018
‘Now Practice Now Summit’, Session Chair, Boston Society of Architects, 2018
AIA Women Leadership Summit Boston Committee Member, 2017-Present
Sho-Ping Chin Leadership Grant, Jury Member, 2017
‘Common Ground’ Natasha Espada- STUDIO ENÉE architects, Northeastern University, Lecturer, 2017
‘The Role of Mentors and Sponsors’, Interview, Girl Uninterrupted, 2017
‘Renovating, Repurposing, and Revitalizing the Campus’, Architecture Boston (ABX)/Greenbuild, 2017
‘We Got Next’, Panelist, Architecture Boston (ABX), 2016
AIA Colorado Design Awards, Jury Member, American Institute of Architects, 2016
Rhode Island Monthly Award, Jury Member, Providence, RI, 2016
AIA Grass Roots Conference 2016, Detroit, Michigan, Representing the Boston Society of Architects as VP, 2016
‘Life as a Leader in Architecture’, Panelist, American Institute of Architects Leadership Institute, 2015
‘Office Design – Working from Anywhere’, Speaker, Sentinel Benefits & Financial Education Exchange, 2015
‘Consciously Transitioning; Starting your own Practice’, Panelist, Architecture Boston (ABX), 2015
‘What the Sketch - Boston Foundation for Architecture Learning by Design Fundraiser”, Sketcher, 2015
‘The Library of the Future’, Moderator and Panelist, Architecture Boston (ABX), 2014
‘Women in Design 21st Century Design Intelligence’, Speaker, Boston Society of Architects, 2014
‘Women in Design; Make it Happen: 3 Steps to Grow Your Career’, Speaker, Boston Society of Architects, 2014
‘Urban Interventions Exhibit’, Jury Chair and Curator, Boston Society of Architect’s Women in Design, 2013
‘Office Culture & Award-Winning Design’, Moderator and Panelist, Architecture Boston (ABX), 2013
‘Curating: the Art of Selection, Collection and Organization’, Speaker, Boston Women in Finance, 2014
AGC Build New England Awards, Jury Member, 2013
Women in Design Emerging Leaders Conference, Speaker & Panelist, 2013
Eco Structure Magazine Evergreen Awards, Jury Member, 2012
‘Revitalizing Dudley Square’, Moderator and Panelist, Architecture Boston (ABX), 2012
Small Firms/Small Projects Architecture Awards, Jury Member, Boston Society of Architects, 2012
‘Design Profile: Leers Weinzapfel Associates’, AIA National Women in Design Leadership Summit, Keynote Speaker with Andrea Leers, Jane Weinzapfel, Winifred Stopps, Kansas City, MO, 2011
Rhode Island Monthly Award, Jury Member, Providence, RI, 2011
Women In Design Exhibit, Boston Society of Architects, Jury Chair and Conference Speaker, 2008-2012
‘Harvard Green Campus Initiative- Setting the Precedence for Sustainability’, Presenter with Leith Sharp, Society of College and University Planners Conference, Yale University, 2008
Detours and On Ramps Conference, Panelist Representing the BSA, Bentley University, Panelist, 2008
‘Designing a Sustainable Future for the Building Industry’, Panelist, Build Boston, 2007
Unbuilt Architecture Awards, Jury Member, Boston Society of Architects, 2006
Interior Awards, Boston Society of Architects, Jury Chair, 2006
Exhibitions
‘Women in Design Exhibit- Impact’, BSA Space, Boston, MA, 2020
‘Urban Interventions-Built or Unbuilt Work’, BSA Space, Boston, MA, Curator, 2013
‘Women in Design Exhibit’, Build Boston, Curator, 2008-2011
“BSA Headquarters Competition Exhibit’, Boston Society of Architects, 2010
AIA National Firm Award Exhibit (with Leers Weinzapfel), AIA National Convention, San Antonio, Texas, 2007
Honors 50 Most Influential People of Color in Greater Boston, Needham/Newton Chamber of Commerce. 2020
Women of Fire Award, Banking New England and American Business Media. 2019
American Institute of Architects, Firm Award, Leers Weinzapfel Associates, Architects, 2007
Harleston Parker Medal, Boston Society of Architects and the City of Boston, Blue Hill Youth Development Center (Firm of Leers Weinzapfel Associates, Architects), 1996
National Preservation Study Grant, 1992
Florida Blue Key Honorary, 1990
Publications
Banker & Tradesman, A Missed Opportunity for the CRE Industry, August 2020
Banker & Tradesman, In person Article, April 2020
BSA EDI Best Practices Guide, Contributing Writer, 2020
BSA Covid-19 Best Practices Guide, Contributing Writer, 2020
Banker & Tradesman, Bringing Architecture from the Studio to the Neighborhoods, 2020
Featured Member- Mentor and Leader in Massachusetts, American Institute of Architects, 2018
Girl Uninterrupted, The Role of Mentors and Sponsors, 2017
American Institute of Architects Primer for Emerging Professionals, 2014
American Institute of Architects Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition, Chapter on Project Teams, 2013 Co-Authored with Winifred Stopps, AIA
Selected Project Publications
Tufts Now, A New Beginning for Barnum Hall, October 2019
High Profile Monthly, STUDIO ENÉE finishes third year with Design Award, January 2016
Boston Globe, For Urban Design, Menino Era Scores Highs and Lows’ Dudley Square Police Station, January, 2014
Culture Now, Dudley Square Police Station, August, 2012
Boston Business Journal, Dudley Square Police Station August 2012
Boston Globe, ‘New $17.5M Police Station Opens in Busy Roxbury Police District’ Dudley Square Police Station, August, 2011
Architect, Harvard Library Services Building, January, 2009
Boston Globe, Harvard Library Services Building, October, 2007
Harvard Magazine, Harvard Library Services Building, January, 2003
Architectural Record Building Type Study, Harvard University Science Center, August 2005
Languages English and Spanish- Proficient in French and Italian