Christiansen Architects & Associates is a firm that focuses on Residential, Commercial & Hospitality. Let our team take your new Home, Business, Restaurant or Night club to the next level.
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Christiansen Architects & Associates specializes in creating classic American architecture designed for contemporary living. Whether restoring and renovating land marked homes or crafting new residences that re-imagine the classical architectural vernacular of New England, our firm balances the romance of traditional architecture with the ideals of modernism. Working largely in Greater Boston, Connecticut and Newport, we are sensitive to the original spirit of every property and its surrounding neighborhood. This allows us to create beautifully authentic homes that stand as integral parts of their historic surroundings, even as they encourage people to live the way they want to live today.
OUR FIRM

ARCHITECT
mICHAEL CHRISTIANSEN
Michael Christiansen is Principal Architect and co-founder of Christiansen Architects & Associates, LLC. His professional expertise is reflected in all aspects of design, project management and construction management. His ability to visualize and clearly demonstrate architectural solutions to clients and construction crafts is how the design’s flourish. For over 15 years his commitment to working with residential, commercial, and institutional clients from design or construction management; he offers creative solutions and is respectful of clients’ budgets. As a leader in the New England architectural, engineering and construction community, Michael has achieved recognition on a local and national level. Projects ranging from billion-dollar life science high-rise master plans to contemporary residential projects reflect his devotion to his practice of quality design and construction.
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Michael’s architectural talents are complemented by his vast knowledge of preconstruction, construction management and commissioning, providing a full turnkey approach of knowledge. He has the unique capability to hand-draw highly detailed renderings of any design, from any viewpoint, in three dimensions. These ideas and renderings provide a "virtual window" for clients to see architectural and interior design solutions unfold before their eyes. Clients participate fully in the design process because he can quickly and clearly capture their ideas and walk through the situations of their project months before construction. Within this framework, every detail can be studied with no surprises, last-minute changes, or regrets. Upon completion, these renderings become a treasured keepsake for the client.
Education
Master of Architecture, Boston Architectural College
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Master of Engineering and Construction Project Management, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, New England Institute of Technology
Registration & Certifications
Registered/Licensed Architect within
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Massachusetts
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Connecticut
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Rhode Island
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New Hampshire
Licensed Builder in Massachusetts
Design Build Institute of America Certified
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified
Organizations
American Institute of Architects - AIA
Boston Society of Architects - BSA
Design Build Institute of America - DBIA