A man with graying blond hair wearing a navy-blue shirt with his glasses perched on his head stares directly at the camera. He is standing with his arms folded in front of a gray background.

Mark Armstrong

(he, him)
Senior Architect

Mark joined KMA as a Senior Architect in 2019, with a mission to expand and refine the firm’s design practice. He leads KMA’s residential design projects, helping clients with accessibility and aging-in-place renovations like accessory dwelling units, a specialty that continues to grow in demand.

Following his undergraduate education from Wesleyan University, Mark earned a Master of Architecture from Yale University. He began his professional career at Leers Weinzapfel in Boston before running his own practice for 20 years. After being a sole practitioner for so long, Mark values the collaborative environment and culture at KMA.

A self-described modernist who believes that program requirements must drive design decisions, Mark was an early adopter of digital modeling technology. One of his earliest contributions to KMA was spearheading a seamless transition to Revit design software.

Mark speaks English, Italian, French, and a little Portuguese – mostly learned through periods living abroad. When he is not traveling or tinkering with Revit, you can find him running, cycling, skiing, diving, or golfing.

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Education:

  • M.Arch., Yale University, 1986
  • B.A., Art, Wesleyan University, 1983

Registrations & Certifications:

  • MA Architectural License #7707
  • LEED AP CD+C Certified
  • NCARB Certified

Professional Associations:

  • Member, American Institute of Architects
  • Member, Boston Society of Architects

Community Service:

  • Member, Newton Historical Commission, 2006 – current
  • Member, Newton Community Preservation Commission, 2016 – current

Selected Presentations & Publications:

  • New England Home Magazine, Newton Highlands Retreat, Newton, MA, 2012. 

Selected Awards:

  • Best Architect, Spa/Bathroom, with a+sl studios, Inc., 2014 Best of Boston Home™, awarded by Boston Home, 2014