About The MZO GROUP

The MZO GROUP has been creating award-winning architecture since 1990. Our tradition of excellence is formed out of a desire to create exciting and practical design solutions that bring our clients dreams to life. Our solid reputation is backed by a demonstrated history of commercial, retail and educational institution projects that focus on the design and construction requirements of the project with the high standard the Miquelle name has come to represent.

Our distinct portfolio includes luxury residential architecture, multi-family mixed-use developments, and commercial architecture — ranging from ocean-front cottages to mill buildings to planned residential communities. Drawing on our rich blend of experience in subsidized, affordable and luxury markets, we create high quality design solutions that can be practically implemented.

Range of Services

The MZO GROUP offers a full range of architectural services. Our diverse staff is able to achieve a balance of creative talents and skills, while providing individual attention to the specific needs of each client. It is this blending of skills that maintains our standard of design excellence. Our services include:

Analytical

Master Planning and Programming
Code Research
Municipal Approvals
Space Planning

Creative

ADA Accessibility Research and Design
Creative Architectural Design
Project Visualization

Technical

Construction Documents and Detailing
Interior and Exterior Material Selections
Construction Administration

Award-Winning Design

Our Team

John J. Cronin Jr., AIA

Sr. Architect

James A. Zegowitz

Senior Project Manager

George J. Porter III

Project Manager

Warren Putnam

Project Manager 

Salvatore Addonizio

Business Manager

Shelby Suarez

Administrative Assistant

What separates us from most firms is our team’s:

Communication

We have a history and experience effectively communicating with site engineers, contractors, interior designers, and landscape architects to provide our clients with the best-designed solution for their particular needs.

Experience

We have diverse experience with a variety of projects. This gives us a superior understanding of the marketplace, enabling each of our designers to become an invaluable member of any development team and help to maximize site utilization.

Vision

We have extensive artistic and technical vision. These graphics abilities allow us to approach our designs sensibly and sensitively assist any client in the early phases of their project development.

Reach

We are licensed to apply our expertise to multi-family developments, custom single-family homes and renovations as well as commercial and institutional developments in the following states: Massachusetts (MA); Maine (ME); Vermont (VT); Connecticut (CT); Rhode Island (RI); New Hampshire (NH); New Jersey (NJ); Pennsylvania (PA); Ohio (OH); and Texas (TX).

National and Regional Design Awards

2019   Best Detached Home: 3,000 to 4,500 Square Feet Umbro Residence Gloucester, MA  Silver Winner

2019    Best Multi-Unit For Sale Community: Attached or Detached Homes The Village at Cooks Farm Silver Winner

2017    Best Living Area, Private Residence-Kitchen, P.R.I.S.M. Gold Winner

2017    Best Single family Home, Needham, MA 6,000 to 8,000 Square Feet, P.R.I.S.M. Silver Winner

2017    Best Single Family Home, Milton, MA  Over 8,000 Square Feet, P.R.I.S.M. Gold Winner

2015    CUSTOM HOME, Needham, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Millwork or Custom Cabinetry

2015    THE RESIDENCES AT ONE ST. CLARE, Medford, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Over $650,000

2015    THE RESIDENCES AT ONE ST. CLARE, Medford, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Interior Merchandising of a Model-$350,000-$650,000

2014    HALBIRT RESIDENCE, The Woodlands, Texas P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Detached Home 2,500 to 5,000 Square Feet

2014    PURCELL RESIDENCE, Hyannis, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award Best Detached Home Under 2,500 Square Feet

2013    ENGLISH COMMONS, Topsfield, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award Best 50+ Community

2013    THE RESIDENCES AT BROOK HILL, Milton, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Mixed-Use Community Development

2011    THE RESIDENCES AT MAXWELL’S GREEN, Somerville, MA

2011    P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award Most Innovative Green Design ‘Open’ Category P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award Best Urban In-Fill Project

2011    CUSTOM RESIDENCE, Lincoln, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Design for Outdoor Living – Pool House

2011    McDANIELS RESIDENCE, The Woodlands, TX P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award Best Kitchen Remodel $75,000 – $150,000

2011    POLIVY RESIDENCE, Centerville, MA CHRYSALIS AWARD Whole House Remodeling – $250,000 to $500,000

2009    ENDICOTT RESIDENCES, Somerville, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Multi-Family Reuse or Conversion

2009    Green Building of America Award, Silver LEED Certification

2009    ENDICOTT RESIDENCES, Somerville, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award Most Innovative “Open Green Design”

2009    ZUCKERMAN RESIDENCE, North Andover, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Single Family Home 4,000 – 6,000 sq. ft.

2009    PYWELL RESIDENCE, Reading, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award Best Remodeling/Restoration under $250,000

2009    POLIVY RESIDENCE, Centerville, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award Best Remodeling/Restoration $250,000 to $750,000

2007    HERITAGE AT BEDFORD SPRINGS,  Bedford, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award-Best Rental Community

2007    CALDWELL FARM, Newbury, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award-Best Attached Home over 3,000 sq. ft.

2007    CZEISLER RESIDENCE P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award-Best Remodeling/Restoration under $250,000

2007    POLIVY RESIDENCE, Centerville, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award-Best Remodeling/Restoration over $500,000

2005    FENTON RESIDENCE, Winchester, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award-Best Single Family Design-$500-$750K

2005    KING RESIDENCE, Boxford, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award-Best Single Family Design-$500-$750K

2005    CALDWELL FARM, Newbury, MA

2005    P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award-Best Attached Community of the Year
2005    P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award-Best Multi-Family Attached over $600K
2005    P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award-Best Innovative Land Planning Design
2005    P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award-Community Service Award P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award-Best Landscape Design

2005    PAPAZIAN RESIDENCE, Winchester, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award-Best Single Family Design-$750-$1M

2005    BONN RESIDENCE, Swampscott, MA
2005    P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award-Best Remodeling-Kitchen $50-$100K P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award-Best Remodeling/Restoration $250-$500K

2004    DUPUIS RESIDENCE, Winchester, MA CHRYSALIS AWARD, Whole House Remodel – $200,000-$500,000

2003    THE VILLAGE AT FORGE POND, Canton, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award, Best Mixed Use Project – Residential or Commercial

2003    MIQUELLE RESIDENCE, Rochester, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Single Family Design Under $500,000

2003    ULLIAN RESIDENCE, Newton, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Single Family Design Over $1,000,000

2003    DAVIS RESIDENCE, Marion, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Remodeling/Restoration Under $250,000

2003    DUPUIS RESIDENCE, Winchester, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Remodeling/Restoration $250,000 to $500,000

2001    BUTARE RESIDENCE, Middleton, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award, Best Single Family Design Under $350,000

2001    KEITH/HOON RESIDENCE, Milton, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Single Family Design Over $1,000,000

2001    SENNOTT RESIDENCE, Sherborn, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Single Family Design $600,000-$1,000,000

2001    SABETFARD RESIDENCE, Newton, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Remodeling-Kitchen Under $100,000

2001    WADE RESIDENCE, Cohasset, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Remodeling Over $500,000

1999    MAZZOLA RESIDENCE, Lynnfield, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award, Best Remodeling/Restoration Under $100,000

1999    LAGORIO RESIDENCE, Lynnfield, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award, Best Remodeling/Restoration Over $100,000

1999    DRINKWATER RESIDENCE, Ipswich, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Single Family Design

1999    THE MEADOWS AT MAINSTONE FARM, Wayland, MA
1999    P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Multi-Family Attached P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award, Best Interior Merchandising

1999    NORTHRIDGE, North Reading, MA
1999    P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Multi-Family Attached P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Active Adult Community

1999    VINE BROOK FARM, Burlington, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award, Best Landscape Design-Detached Homes

1997    DUNLAP WOODS,  Bedford, NH S.A.M. Award, Builders Association of New Hampshire

1997    GOOD RESIDENCE, Falmouth, MA Best in American Living Award, Best in New England Region

1996    FOXWOOD, North Andover, MA Best in American Living Award, Best in New England Region

1994, 1995,1996 & 1997  PROFESSIONALISM AWARDS, Atlanta, GA Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association

1994    FLORIDA ACHIEVEMENT IN MARKETING EXCELLENCE, Miami, FL Builders Association of South Florida Judges Award

1994    MARX RESIDENCE, Wellesley, MA Best in American Remodeling Award of Merit

1992    THE MAPLES AT OLD COUNTRY ROAD, Wenham, MA
1992    Best in Senior Housing Gold Award Best in American Living Award, Best in New England Region

1990    THE NEW AMERICAN HOME, Atlanta, Georgia Aurora Award, Best Custom Home

1990    DEANGELIS RESIDENCE, Medfield, MA P.R.I.S.M. Award of Merit

1989    BROOKSIDE ESTATES, Andover, MA
1989    P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award, P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award

1989    CARAVEL-BY-THE-SEA, Cohasset, MA P.R.I.S.M. Silver Award

1989    HIDDEN BAY, South Dartmouth, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award

1988    BARTLETT’S REACH, Amesbury, MA
1988    Builder’s Choice Award of Merit
1988    Best in American Living Honorable Mention  P.R.I.S.M. Award of Merit

1988    THE LANDING AT SOUTH PARK, Fall River, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award

1988    MIQUELLE OFFICE, Wakefield, MA P.R.I.S.M. Award of Merit

1988    MUNSON MEETING, Chatham, MA P.R.I.S.M. Gold Award

1986    BENOIT RESIDENCE, New Seabury, MA Renaissance Award of Merit

1986    THE HILLS AT MAINSTONE, Wayland, MA
1986    Best in American Living Award of Merit Society of American Registered Architects First Honor Award

1985    FULLER POND VILLAGE, Middleton, MA Society of American Registered Architects Third Honor Award

1985    JEPSKY RESIDENCE, Swampscott, MA Renaissance Award of Merit

1984    THE HIGHLANDS, Needham, MA Builder’s Choice Award of Merit

1984    JAMESON POINT, Rockland, ME
1984    Best in American Living Grand Award
1984    Builder’s Choice Award of Merit Society of American Registered Architects Honor Award

1984    ONE HUNDRED POND STREET, Cohasset, MA Builder’s Choice Award of Merit

1983    MAUSHOP VILLAGE, New Seabury, MA
1983    Builder’s Choice Grand Award Society of American Registered Architects Honor Award

1983    THE MEADOWS, Hingham, MA Builder’s Choice Award of Merit

1983    OLD NUGENT FARM, Gloucester, MA Builder’s Choice Grand Award

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