Avon Municipal Complex
In 2021, DBVW was engaged by the Town of Avon, MA, to prepare a feasibility study for Town Hall, the Council on Aging, and the Civic/Recreation Center. The work included an assessment of existing conditions of both the Town Hall and Council on Aging, program development, site selection study, conceptual design options, and cost estimating related to renovation of existing facilities or complete replacement. In 2023, due to changes within the town, DBVW was re-engaged to further study the town’s needs and potential options for a new building. The new work included another site selection study, programming update, and development of new conceptual designs. In May 2024, the Town voted to move forward with design services for a new consolidated municipal building, with an area of approximately 23,000 square feet to accommodate town hall offices, parks and recreation, Council on Aging, civic center, and school administration. The new building will be located on donated land, diagonally across the street from the existing facility in the center of town, adjacent to the police station and recreation fields.
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Michael’s interest in modern cities, vernacular structures, industrial heritage and rural life has led him to many foreign countries and remote villages and informs much of his work. His enthusiasm for making vibrant places and appreciation for craftsmanship fuels his passion for designing new buildings and restoring historic ones. Whether designing a new highrise, performance center, academic space, church or community health center, Michael’s aesthetic reflects a commitment to simplicity and restraint that is celebrated through carefully-selected materials and solid details. Michael’s clients know him for his unyielding attention to detail and his overall commitment to their project’s success.