Constructed on a triangular parcel of land in Downtown Amherst, Kendrick Place is the latest infill mixed use project from Archipelago Investments. Designed by Holst Architecture from Portland, Oregon, and constructed by Cutler Associates Inc., the project includes 36 modern apartments with ground floor tech space, and ZipCar car share. LEED Gold certified with highest efficiency HVAC, lighting, and appliances. Bright, modern interiors with exposure on all sides. A modern New England classic.
Project Info:
Architects: Holst Architecture + DiMella Shaffer
Location: Amherst, MA, United States
Architect of Record: DiMella Shaffer
Area: 55000.0 ft2
Project Year: 2015
Photographs: Christian Phillips Photography
Manufacturers: Accurate Dorwin Fiberglass windows, Stiles and Hart Brick
Investors : Archipelago Investments LLC
General Contractor: Cutler Associates Inc.




















Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial
