News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: August 15, 2025
David Sisson Architecture continues growth, hires Gilbert
East Providence, RI David Sisson Architecture (DSA) has welcomed Steven Gilbert, AIA to the firm as project manager. A registered architect and alumnus of NEIT and Roger Williams University, Gilbert brings over 14 years of architectural experience to the firm, including an extensive background in managing institutional, educational and commercial design projects for clients including Harvard and TripAdvisor.
Gilbert is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Boston Society of Architects. He is also a member of the Massachusetts Task Force 1 Urban Search & Rescue as a Structures Specialist. Gilbert’s strong leadership, design and project management experience bolster the firm’s capabilities and capacity as DSA continues to expand in the multifamily and commercial development markets.
David Sisson Architecture | DSA is a full service professional architecture firm. With decades of experience in both commercial and residential architecture, DSA has become a trusted partner for multifamily developers in New England, delivering quality design for projects of all sizes from duplexes to communities over 400 units. Whether an historic adaptive reuse or new construction project, from small city lots to raw suburban land, the DSA team prioritizes service, creatively designing solutions for clients that often exceed their goals and expectations, and always looking for ways to add value.
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