Machado and Silvetti Associates
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture, Urban design |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Rodolfo Machado, Jorge Silvetti |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Architectural design, Urban design |
Machado Silvetti is a Boston, Massachusetts-based firm specializing in architecture and urban design. Established in 1985 by Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti—partners who have worked together since 1974—the company stands as one of the most prominent architectural studios in the Boston area.
Among their notable works are the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, The Getty Villa, the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library, the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, the Mint Museum, and One Western Avenue located at Harvard University.
The practice has been honored with a variety of prestigious awards, including the American Architecture Awards in both 2007 and 2008, the Los Angeles Business Council's Best Civic Architecture Award in 2006, the Harleston Parker Medal in 2003, the AIA National Honor Award for Architecture also in 2003, as well as several distinctions from the Boston Society of Architects. Additionally, Machado and Silvetti were recognized by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters with their First Award in Architecture in 1991, and they received the 9th International Award for Architecture in Stone in 2005.
Their design for The Getty Villa has been lauded as "a near miracle," noted for its elegant fusion of architectural elements, open spaces, and landscaping that effectively preserves a historic collection. The firm's projects are celebrated for their "conceptual clarity and visual intensity," reflecting architectural ideals through meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtfully designed details.