Established 1930
The practice
Our main emphasis is creative and innovative design that improves the functional and economic performance of the built environment, with a clear view of today's complex development climate.
One of the first architectural firms in the Boston area.
VMY Architects LLC traces its practice to 1930, when Samuel Glaser established his firm. The original firm became a partnership in 1968, and in 1979 reorganized as two separate entities, Glaser/deCastro Associates and Vitols Associates.
Since then the practice has grown to cover a full range of architectural and planning services. Projects range from masterplanned urban communities, through new and restored buildings, to individual residences and interior design, for commercial, retail, residential, healthcare, educational, institutional, recreational and transportation uses.
The key to our operation is total commitment to the individual project. A strong project team forms around a leading professional whose attention stays on the client's needs from start to finish. That commitment is behind our award-winning designs, efficient service and, most of all, the satisfaction of our clients.
Committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, the firm draws its creative strength from the diverse backgrounds of its staff and select consultants.
A continuous line
- 1930
Samuel Glaser opens one of the first architectural firms in the Boston area.
- 1968
The office becomes a partnership, Samuel Glaser and Partners.
- 1975
The partnership is renamed the Glaser/deCastro/Vitols Partnership.
- 1979
The firm reorganizes as two practices, Glaser/deCastro Associates and Vitols Associates. Mark Major and Hiroshi Yoneyama join Vitols Associates at its inception.
- Today
VMY Architects LLC, at 188 Needham Street in Newton.
By the numbers
Work directed by V. Victors Vitols as Partner and Principal
What we do
Every phase of development, carried by experienced professionals.
- Feasibility and programmingSite selection, acquisition studies, zoning and program
- Design and documentationMasterplanning through construction documents
- Contract administrationThrough construction to completion
- Interior designTenant fit-up, amenity spaces and residences
Building types
- Multi-family residential
- Historic rehabilitation
- Senior and assisted living
- Campus and institutional
- Commercial, office and research
- Retail
- Parking and transportation
- Healthcare, recreational and educational facilities
Recognition
- First Place, Quadraplex Design Competition, Greater Boston Real Estate Board
- Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute award, UConn Lot 9 Parking Garage
- Award-winning design, Quincy Adams MBTA Station
- St. Elizabeth's Hospital Parking Garage, won in competition against six other design/build teams
- Carleton Willard Village, award-winning life care community, the first of its kind in Massachusetts
Registration
Registered in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey.