Simons Architects was originally established in 1983 in New York City. Over the years the firm has evolved to its present form, a thirteen-person architectural and planning firm that is recognized for its thoughtful, innovative planning and building designs. Our guiding principle is to design buildings and spaces of exceptional beauty and substance. We dedicate ourselves to this principle and are committed to creating designs that support our clients’ highest aspirations.
Based in Portland, Maine, the firm is renowned for our depth of inquiry, creative design solutions and attention to detail. We love challenges and are known for our projects that synthesize complex requirements into simple, elegant design solutions. Our goal is to stimulate imaginations and encourage rigorous investigation in all our projects, to engage our clients actively in the pursuit of excellence, and to create buildings and spaces that add lasting value for our clients and their communities.