David Hacin
Born (1961-07-07) July 7, 1961 (age 63)
EducationMaster of Architecture
Alma materHarvard Graduate School of Design
Occupation(s)Architect, writer
Websitedavidhacin.com

David Hacin (born July 7, 1961), is an architect and writer, best known as the founder and creative director of Hacin, an architecture and design firm located in Boston, Massachusetts.[1][2]

Early life and education

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David is the only child of a Swiss architect.[3] He received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Princeton University, where he graduated summa cum laude.[4][5] He later earned a Master of Architecture degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, graduating with distinction.[6]

Career

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David Hacin began his architectural career at his father's firm, Hacin et Associés, in Geneva, Switzerland. Prior to establishing his own practice, he gained experience working with the New York City Planning Commission, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Gwathmey Siegel & Associates, and John Carl Warnecke & Associates.[7]

Hacin was founded as an architecture studio by David in 1993 in Boston. Over the last 30 years his firm has worked on notable sites such as the Whitney Hotel, 83 Gardner Street, FP3, the Jordan Lofts, and Arlington House, among others.[8] David also led the renovation of a historic firehouse in Newport, Rhode Island, earning the Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award in 2009.[9][10]

Since 2003, Hacin has been a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission, a city-appointed body that reviews major public projects.[11] He has also contributed to various community and professional organizations, including the Boston Society of Architects, the Design Industry Groups of Massachusetts, Historic Boston Inc., the Union Park Neighborhood Association, The HFF Foundation, and the Boston Center for the Arts, where he served as Board Chair from 2003 to 2008.[8]

Hacin is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)[6] and has received various recognitions, including being named to Boston Inno's '50 on Fire'[12] and his induction into the New England Design Hall of Fame in 2010.[11] He also received the Boston Preservation Alliance’s President's Award in 2022.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Drueding, Meghan (2005-11-01). "Rising star: David Hacin, AIA: in one of the nation's oldest cities, modernist David Hacin makes himself at home". Residential Architect. 9 (9): 74–79.
  2. ^ Walter, Alexander (2021-06-04). "Diversifying the Disciplines: Hacin + Associates on Integrating Multiple Expertises Under One Roof". Archinect. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  3. ^ Drueding, Meghan (2005-12-24). "Rising Star: David Hacin AIA". Architect Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  4. ^ Golenda, Gabrielle (2021-03-16). "Building Boston: Architect David Hacin Cultivates Livability and Local Character in His Hometown". SURFACE. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  5. ^ Bernstein, Fred A. (2004). Renovate: What the Pros Know About Giving New Life to Your House, Loft, Condo Or Apartment. Filipacchi Publishing. p. 108. ISBN 978-2-85018-848-0.
  6. ^ a b Sears, Enoch (2021-06-06). "373: Slow, Steady, and Deliberate Growth with David Hacin". Business of Architecture. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  7. ^ Cubi, Carlotta (2015-03-23). "Meet the Stars of Cumar's Mentorship Event". Cumar. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  8. ^ a b c "President's Award for Excellence: David Hacin and Hacin + Associates". bostonpreservation.org. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  9. ^ MacNeill, Arianna. "Firehouse-turned-home, complete with fire pole, for $4.7 million". www.boston.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  10. ^ Rikk, Jelliot (2020-06-19). "This Renovated Firehouse Has a Brass Fire Pole and a Tesla Charger". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  11. ^ a b "David J. Hacin | Boston Civic Design Commission". Bostonplans.org. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  12. ^ Lyle, Caroline (2013-10-18). "Who Will Join the Reigning #50onFire Champs?". The Business Journals. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
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