Epstein Joslin + Picardy Architects

Gordon College is delighted to announce the creation of the Adams Center for Music. Construction on the Adams Center for Music will begin in summer 2026, with an anticipated opening in fall 2028. The Center is made possible by an extraordinary, planned gift from Stephen and Denise Adams.      The Adams Center will include a world-class performance hall, large rehearsal spaces, and flexible communal space for public gathering, all designed with exceptional acoustics. We are excited for the Center to serve our campus and the wider community as a place for inspiration, creativity, and connection.     Learn more about this distinctive addition to the Gordon College campus by using the link in our bio. 🎶🔔🎼  @ejparchitects @gordoncollegeadams_ @gordon.music @saritakwok_violin @mike_hammond_gc

What a joy to celebrate the gift of music at the groundbreaking for the Adams Center for Music! This is made possible by the generous philanthropy of Mr. Stephen Adams and Mrs. Denise Adams. Our students and @gordoncollegeadams_ faculty produced stellar, world class performances as we thanked God for his good gifts. @gordoncollege is so blessed to bring this vision to life. SDG @ejparchitects @gordoncollege @gordoncollegeadams_

To kick off Commencement week, the Gordon community came together to celebrate and break ground on the new Adams Center for Music. 🎶 🔔 Made possible through an extraordinary planned gift from Stephen and Denise Adams, the new Center will feature a world-class performance hall, rehearsal and gathering spaces, and acoustics designed to support both excellence and connection. Construction begins later this year with the Center expected to open in fall 2028. #GordonThrives

| The Theater Offensive Concept Design | Boston, MA The @outoffensive is creating a radically accessible arts and culture space in Fenway, built to serve Boston's BIPOC and QTPOC communities. As one of the first Black and queer- owned and led art facilities, this venue is a permanent home for creative expression and community care. It will provide: - After school gathering spaces for youth - Family friendly programming that celebrates queer identities - A central hub for mutual aid resources This is a step towards a more equitable Boston: where local artists and neighborhoods can thrive! Collaborators: @charcoalblue @_kpdesignstudio #theateroffensive #BostonArts #qtpoc #bipoc #bipocvoices #fenway #resistence #queerarts #bostonculture

| Forest Symphony Concept Design | Cape Cod, MA This eco-friendly performing arts center blends terraced green roofs, warm materials, and fluid architecture to create a cultural beacon for year-round performances. Render Team: @designdistill #Architecture #SustainableDesign #PerformingArts #CapeCod #ForestSymphony #DesignForCommunity

| Urban Media Arts Feasibility Study | Malden, MA This study outlines the strategic recommendations for UMA's existing 7,000 sq. ft. facility to transform their space into a welcoming, modern, and accessible media center featuring: •A state-of-the-art TV studio with control room •Public podcasting and production suitesAn expanded art gallery •Flexible event, classroom, and meeting spaces The reception lobby welcomes visitors to UMA with a new interior accessible ramp, expanded seating area, reception desk, and accessible lift to the lower level. The storefront podcasting suite allows the public to watch live tapings and events, while the expanded art gallery corridor provides ease of circulation to support spaces and the lower level. Their flagship space, Studio A, features an adjustable platform floor for multiple stage and seating arrangements, and oversized rear doors allow flow during events into the renovated kitchen. Partner Architect: @uxarchstudio #Architecture #epsteinjoslinpicardy #FeasibilityStudy #UrbanMediaArts #MaldenMA #DesignForCommunity

| Artist Residency & Studios Concept Design Plan | Cape Ann, MA A secluded haven for creative practice, this project expands an existing residency program with new private live/work artist studios, communal gallery space, and administrative offices. Here, built form and landscape come together to frame moments of focus and reflection. Landscape Architect: @wearestimson #architecture #epsteinjoslinpicardy #architecturelovers #naturearchitecture #design #archviz #architecturalrendering #artistresidency

| Woods Hole Residence Renovation | Cape Cod, MA A sculpted stair anchors this Cape Cod renovation, bringing warmth, light, and clarity to the heart of the home. Oak treads, built-in storage, and a skylight above transform the entry into a space that feels both grounded and bright. Photographer: @dancutronaphoto #architecture #epsteinjoslinpicardy #architecturelovers #design #interiors #renovation #stairdesign #skylight

| Forest Symphony Performance Center Concept Design Plan | Cape Cod, MA Designed to immerse audiences in sound and nature, the Recital Hall is positioned to fully embrace its forest setting. Its northern wall opens and extends the space into the terraced seating beyond. An adjacent outdoor plaza provides the perfect setting for outdoor performances and events. Render Team: @designdistill #architecture #epsteinjoslinpicardy #architecturelovers #naturearchitecture #design #archviz #architecturalrendering #performancearchitecture

Another lovely view by photographer Krista Davey as she traces the music center through the seasons

Floating Peak House Newton, MA Springtime in the gardens at our Floating Peak House is on full display through floor to ceiling windows.

Floating Peak House Newton, MA Natural materials, such as limestone flooring, fieldstone hearths, exposed heavy timbers, and wood ceiling decking, frame clerestory and floor to ceiling windows and harmonize with views of the garden.