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Providence, RI
Eline & Caitlin joined almost 900 others in costume for the MonsterDash 5k in downtown PVD. It was super fun and even spooky, as the course led us in the bus tunnel for some eerie music, fog, and frights set along the way! Definitely got us in the Halloweekend spirit this year!
November 6, 2026 at 9:24 am
Caitlin Taylor
In the Industry, Office Culture
November 5, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Providence, RI
“The AIA Rhode Island Board was impressed by all of the work you’ve done so far in your career and look forward to seeing what you do next.” — This award celebrates emerging architects who lead with purpose, mentoring others and building strong teams early in their careers. It honors design that is skillful, creative, and thoughtfully executed, along with a commitment to public service that strengthens communities and advances equity. It also recognizes innovation, rewarding forward-thinking methods and inventive solutions to complex design challenges.
Marketing
In the Industry, Office Culture
November 5, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Philadelphia, PA
AIA Philadelphia has announced Ben Willis as one of only two 2026 Young Architect Award recipients. Presented by AIA Philadelphia’s Steering Committee of Fellows, the Young Architect Award recognizes registered architects between the ages of 25 and 39 who demonstrate exceptional contributions to leadership, practice, and service, reflecting the talent, dedication, and leadership shaping the future of our profession.
Marketing
Staffing Memo
November 3, 2026 at 11:55 am
All time and expenses are due today (monday), and PMs should check that their teams’ timesheets are in.
On the business development side, we passed on a few RFPs, have a fee proposal for The Next Step Supportive Housing due Nov 13, and picked up new pursuits including Shelburne Road in Vermont (due Nov 20) and Watson Farm and Hotchkiss School (both due Dec 4).
Also in this post: upcoming awards and events, the January 7 Mass HLC deadline, and who’s picking up what on the workload list.
On the business development side, we passed on a few RFPs, have a fee proposal for The Next Step Supportive Housing due Nov 13, and picked up new pursuits including Shelburne Road in Vermont (due Nov 20) and Watson Farm and Hotchkiss School (both due Dec 4).
Also in this post: upcoming awards and events, the January 7 Mass HLC deadline, and who’s picking up what on the workload list.
FUTURE
Additional Content
Just For Fun
Who had the best costumes this year? Share your Hallo-weekend pics with a post on UnionTV and let the office see what you were up to. Pets, kids, and group costumes welcome!
November 2, 2026 at 12:42 pm
Tyler Rodrigues
Project
October 28, 2026 at 10:16 am
Oak Bluffs, MA
Tackenash Knoll construction is ongoing, with first punch list visit planned for the beginning of December.
Eline M. Hilgersom
November 6, 2026
Other
Eline & Caitlin joined almost 900 others in costume for the MonsterDash 5k in downtown PVD. It was super fun and even spooky, as the course led us in the bus tunnel for some eerie music, fog, and frights set along the way! Definitely got us in the Halloweekend spirit this year!
Caitlin Taylor
November 5, 2026
In the Industry, Office Culture
“The AIA Rhode Island Board was impressed by all of the work you’ve done so far in your career and look forward to seeing what you do next.” — This award celebrates emerging architects who lead with purpose, mentoring others and building strong teams early in their careers. It honors design that is skillful, creative, and thoughtfully executed, along with a commitment to public service that strengthens communities and advances equity. It also recognizes innovation, rewarding forward-thinking methods and inventive solutions to complex design challenges.
Marketing
November 5, 2026
In the Industry, Office Culture
AIA Philadelphia has announced Ben Willis as one of only two 2026 Young Architect Award recipients. Presented by AIA Philadelphia’s Steering Committee of Fellows, the Young Architect Award recognizes registered architects between the ages of 25 and 39 who demonstrate exceptional contributions to leadership, practice, and service, reflecting the talent, dedication, and leadership shaping the future of our profession.
Marketing
November 3, 2026
Staffing Memo
All time and expenses are due today (monday), and PMs should check that their teams’ timesheets are in.
On the business development side, we passed on a few RFPs, have a fee proposal for The Next Step Supportive Housing due Nov 13, and picked up new pursuits including Shelburne Road in Vermont (due Nov 20) and Watson Farm and Hotchkiss School (both due Dec 4).
Also in this post: upcoming awards and events, the January 7 Mass HLC deadline, and who’s picking up what on the workload list.
On the business development side, we passed on a few RFPs, have a fee proposal for The Next Step Supportive Housing due Nov 13, and picked up new pursuits including Shelburne Road in Vermont (due Nov 20) and Watson Farm and Hotchkiss School (both due Dec 4).
Also in this post: upcoming awards and events, the January 7 Mass HLC deadline, and who’s picking up what on the workload list.
FUTURE
November 2, 2026
Just For Fun
Who had the best costumes this year? Share your Hallo-weekend pics with a post on UnionTV and let the office see what you were up to. Pets, kids, and group costumes welcome!
Tyler Rodrigues
October 28, 2026
Project
Tackenash Knoll construction is ongoing, with first punch list visit planned for the beginning of December.
Eline M. Hilgersom
October 22, 2026
Event, In the Industry
Join RIMiAD for a conversation with professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, and related fields as they share their experiences navigating project management, team leadership, and project delivery.
Evelyn X. Ehgotz
October 20, 2026
In the Community
A fun holiday event at the Knight Library will benefit the Community Libraries of Providence. We will begin working them shortly on the design of the Rye Street Library project, so any good will and relationship building we can provide to them in advance as partners in community would be lovely (and spooky!). Note the event is for ages 21 and up!
Kara Babcock
October 14, 2026
Employee news, Inside Union
Executive Director of FORWARD (Friends Or Family With Autism & Related Disabilities) Kathy Ohman sent Eline and I a heartfelt note.
Paul Attemann
October 6, 2026
In the Community
Paul and Colette led team Union Criterion in a 41-mile ride! Drew, Jonah, Kurt and Peter joined the ride, with Christina, Elliott and Rachel cheering them on and jumping in for the last 10-miles.
Christina Carlson
October 5, 2026
In the Community
Jon Symons interviewed Christina about our pocket neighborhood design for Orleans, built by Cape Associates.
Christina Carlson
September 22, 2026
Abel Wilk Residence in Portsmouth has been featured in the September issue of New England Home Magazine!
Tyler Rodrigues
September 22, 2026
Project, Site Tour
Kevin A and Ben went to Southern Delaware (read: the beach!) to see the second of three clubhouse buildings we’re designing there come to life.
Kevin Alloway
September 14, 2026
Event, Inside Union
Emerging professionals, Young Architects, and office youth – please check your emails for an invitation to the 2026 EP Summit and a survey link! Please fill out the survey by September 30th, and start thinking about any additional topics you’d like to discuss.
Evelyn X. Ehgotz
September 2, 2026
Other
A group of us set out to the Block by early boat and made a day of it. We biked, hiked, beached, rented a car when mopeds failed us, and checked off some cool sites, to boot. Before departing, we regrouped at Yellow Kittens to cheers the fantastic day with frozen margaritas!
Caitlin Taylor
August 31, 2026
Event, In the Industry
Join RIMiAD for our September/Design Week Meetup! It’s down in Westerly at Amigos Taqueria Y Tequila. There is another Design Week event at 7 at the United Theater, if you want to maximize your trip.
Evelyn X. Ehgotz
August 21, 2026
Around Philadelphia, Project
The Friends of the Tanner House have officially acquired the property–a remarkable step towards honoring the Tanner family’s legacy of Black excellence and revitalizing the house into a neighborhood hub for the present and future generation.
Ben Willis
August 19, 2026
Inside Union, Just For Fun
Celebrating our steps challenge victory, we made time for some very tasty Roman-style pies at Pizza Alice!
Ben Willis
August 18, 2026
Around Philadelphia, Office Culture, Outing
A handful of the Providence crew made the trip south this month for the first (annual?) Philly Pilgrimage, timed up with the Philly office’s summer party for an extra special celebration. Between the party, and exploring the city, there was more than a little talk about how much everyone loved Philly… enough that we’re starting to suspect the trip was really just a plot to lure more of the PVD crew south.
Tyler Rodrigues
July 21, 2026
Event, In the Industry
Join the Rhode Island Minorities in Architecture & Design at JoRo in Federal Hill for our July Meetup! This is a free to attend networking event, we just ask you RSVP using the QR code.
Evelyn X. Ehgotz