Follow US



DREAM Collaborative

DREAM Collaborative is a Boston-based, award-winning 100% MBE architecture, planning, and development firm. Since our founding in 2008, we have earned national recognition for delivering innovative, human-centered architectural design; expert, transformative planning; and forward-thinking leadership in equitable real estate development.

Innovating at the crossroads of comprehensive planning, advanced design and construction, and financial viability, DREAM builds stronger communities— working locally, nationally and globally

As a leader in collaborative and community-driven projects, we listen deeply, respond to neighborhood priorities, champion environmental stewardship, and push the boundaries of advanced design and construction methods. DREAM’s differentiators inspire confidence — grounded in a commitment to excellence, deep expertise, and an unwavering dedication to treating our clients as true partners. With an international portfolio and a diverse global staff, we bring worldwide perspectives and best practices to every project we undertake.

DREAM offers a full range of design and development services

DREAM Collaborative delivers full-service architectural design services, guiding projects from concept through construction administration. Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of project types and scales —from new construction and adaptive reuse to deep energy retrofits and renovations—drawing on both national and international best practices. In addition to our architectural and planning services, DREAM offers alternate services that help envision, plan, and activate projects. Drawing on deep national and international experience, we support public- and private-sector partners across diverse geographies. DREAM Collaborative’s early-phase services help turn ideas into clear, actionable project direction.

DREAM Expertise

Powered by Diversity

Our passionate team works closely with mission-aligned clients to fully embrace their goals and challenges to ensure beautiful and responsive solutions and outcomes. DREAM brings deeply diverse backgrounds and perspectives to every project. Our team is over 50% women and we hail from countries around the world. We believe that broader perspectives and diversity of thought make for more informed decision making, more contextual design, and ultimately, more positive impacts.

DREAM News

More Articles

DREAM Announces an Integrated Leadership Structure for 2026

Smart Growth America Webinar: Approaches to Building Small Scale and Missing Middle Housing

City of Boston Climate Leader Awards

The Kenzi: Boston’s First All-Electric Mid-Rise

DREAM’s Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse Practice

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2025 Conference on Architecture & Design

2147 Washington Street: Supporting Local Artists and Businesses Through Economic Development