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ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES

Architectural Service, Garage Service, Home Building,

About us

Architectural design office that has been in business since 1973. We offer professional services to builders, homeowners and business owners aspiring to realize design. Goals are balanced in time, quality and budget through resolution of zoning, building codes. We specialize in custom single and multifamily: new and remodel types. Designs reflect the client's needs and aspirations. Additions blend in with the existing. Addition projects include second stories, family rooms, kitchens, decks, accessory apartments and garages. We are experienced in fully accessible, humane design for the physically handicapped and "aging-in-place." Registered Architect and insured in the states of MA, RI, and NH.

Business highlights

52 years of experience

Services we offer

Architectural design consultation, design, construction documents, site planning, permit assistance. Services are collaborative. Inititial phone and email consultation, no charge. Susequent site visit, analysis, report, is fee based as related to scope of consultation and distance from office.

Services we don't offer

The firm is not a builder but, can monitor construction on behalt of the client.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • PayPal
  • Check
  • Zelle
  • Venmo
Reviews
4.620 Reviews
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Tanya M.
Aug 2025
1.0
Home Building
Alan Taylor is a horrible professional to work with. We hired him as an architect for our project and regretted it bitterly. Alan caused numerous delays, exploiting the fact that we simply were dependent on him once the design was approved by Boston building department. Each interraction with Alan took forever and his endless requests to get directly in touch with various committees, professionals working on the project, were absolutely not necessary, exclusively justifying Alan's overbilling. I will give 2 examples: my son was scammed out of $11k when he maid a payment to Alan, who then insisted that it was not him giving the bank info for money transfer, but hackers of his email. It took my son 4 months to get the money back, thanks to his bank, with Alan demanding a full payment over and over again, which resulted in almost 6 months delay. At the final stage of the project,while preparation of the condo association documents, Alan had to prepare as is building plan. One does not need to be an architect to realize that 1 site visit for measurements and max a couple of hours to review the engineering plans and add 8 annotations should not take 2.5 months and be billed $3680. I would strongly encourage everyone to stay away from this person.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"The statements made here are inaccurate and do not reflect my professional services or conduct. I take pride in maintaining high standards, supported by clear documentation throughout each project. While I respect every client’s right to share their perspective, I cannot accept unfounded allegations."

Shelley D.
Mar 2025
5.0
Garage Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan was very personable and helpful and communicative. He wrote up a detailed, impressive project plan as his proposal. We did not hire him, only because we needed a general contractor, not an architect.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"It was a pleasure to have advised the receptive principals of the project and highlight a plan of action to arrest a precarious building condition based on my long experience with similar situations."

Ehry M.
Oct 2024
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan did the design for our whole-home renovation including finishing an in-home garage as additional living space, adding an additional bedroom, a half-bath, and a new basement-level entrance. He also re-designed the kitchen, opening up walls and adding an island making this space feel much brighter and bigger. The results were amazing and completely transformed the house. Alan was extremely thorough, taking into consideration not only all relevant building codes, but also every detail of the day-to-day use of each space. Importantly for a big project like this one, he was a good communicator and actively sought our input on many details, incorporating this into the ultimate design. We couldn't be more pleased with the result.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"The flattering review is exceeded only by the harmonious collaboration that made possible the successful project. It is of great personal satisfaction."

Effie T.
Jul 2023
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Remodel in progress following architect’s design. Very tricky attic space.

Joel L.
Nov 2022
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan, arrived promptly at the agreed upon time. He listened carefully to our concerns and needs, he reviewed the plot plan we provided, walked throughout the house examining places and issues we described. He made well reasoned recommendations that were both feasible and realistic in terms of house size and location. He provided estimated costs for various projects. He is a patient, intelligent, experienced architect. I recommend him highly.

Mark S.
Mar 2022
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
He is very good and he was very professional, on time and the price was very reasonable.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"It was a pleasant collaboration and I believe that deck will turn out fine and add to living enjoyment and enhancement to property value."

Eric W.
Jan 2022
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan was professional and prompt. He answered all of my questions about converting our garage into a livable accessory dwelling unit. He was also very knowledgeable about the specific town we live in, the building codes in the area and who we would need to contact in addition to him to get the job done. It was a pleasure to work with him and I would be delighted to call him again for a consultation.

Cathy S.
Jan 2022
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan is very responsible and explains things clearly. He pays attention to the details and proposed great idea to renovate my kitchen and house addition.

Denise G.
May 2021
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Well we actually did not choose Allen for this job because we had a family friend that we decided to give the job to. But he was so gracious and still so helpful even though we did not use his services. That is rare and was much appreciated
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"I am happy to have helped to give a helpful direction."

Sarada P.
Mar 2021
5.0
Architectural Service, Garage Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mr. Taylor gave us an idea about the feasibility of the project we wanted to undertake. He was very thorough and practical
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"It's always [Member Information Removed] pleasure to help people to gain focus on project possibilities [Member Information Removed] feasibility."

Erik S.
Feb 2021
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan was very responsive in setting up a time and date for the consultation (responded to my request the night of). We had a bit of scheduling conflicts (my fault!) but similarly Alan was communicative and flexible to reschedule. The review was also pleasant and informative. While I ultimately did not move forward with a contract this wasn't Alan's fault and I would not hesitate to reach out to Alan again!
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"The Client is likewise communicative and we discussed different exciting options to achieve the remodel by phasing and priorities. It was a pleasant and productive interaction to generate strategies for consideration."

LIZ B.
Dec 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
We hired Alan to draw up stamped plans for our third-floor finished attic, which the previous owners built but never filed the revised condo plans with the city. (We were selling and the new owners wanted us to get this taken care of.) Everything went smoothly and he created the plans on time and with no fuss.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"The client is delightful to collaborate and together with the attorney, everything was coordinated to meet the legal requisites in an expeditious way in time for the sale deadline."

Anthony T.
Sep 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan was very professional and offered advice on different scales of remodeling we are/were doing and if it is worth the money. This was very helpful when going to the bank and having realistic expectations.

Elizabeth F.
Sep 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mr. Taylor was professional, knowledgeable and on time. He offered great suggestions for our renovation. We are hoping to work with him in the future.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"I was happy to guide the respondent objectively with the benefit of my long experience with design, construction, regulatory approval and finance. I look forward to our possible collaboration to engage my professional services for the project. She is very congenial."

Roxianne V.
Aug 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
My consultation with Alan was very professional and informative. He was very knowledgeable and definitely helped me understand exactly what would need to be done and how I could start the process when I was ready. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional and knowledgeable architect.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"It was a pleasure to guide the owner with a frank appraisal of what to expect based on my long experience with remodeling and addition projects without breaking budgets and expectations."

Piotr S.
Aug 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan provided an excellent service with our alteration project. He came on-site to review a few possible solutions and made several great suggestions that will advance the project. He also followed up by email with very detailed notes of our conversation. We will definatelly consult with him again in the future.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"The requester is a gentleman and I am pleased to make his acquaintance. Though my professional services were not needed directly I was happy to make suggestions and put him touch with a candidate builder of good repute appropriate for the project scale."

Kin H.
Jul 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well, way better then expected! Alan is a customer centric consultant. He elicited information from me and provide recommendations that are in the best interest of my situation. I am in the process of doing a complete renovation of a condo unit in a 1900 brownstone in Boston. I’ve been struggling to determine how best to renovate and what should be the final use case (rental vs owner occupy) for the unit. Alan using his years of experience as an architect; knowledge of the Boston building code, real estate market, and just common sense developed thru his years of consulting and provided me with valuable insight for my decision. He provided recommendations with various bath and kitchen change, room adjustment options, the pro and cons, licensing and cost considerations for the particular use case. During the visit he demonstrated his commend of relevant building code requirements. Shared his experiences as a landlord, property manager, and home owner. He provided think outside of the box scenarios for me to extract the maximum value of the unit whether it is for rental or owner occupy.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"I am happy to have helped set direction for the project and a reasonable scope of work while observing applicable codes, to get the apartment ready for rental with minimum delay toward producing rental income. Proposed modest changes created a two-bedroom unit from a one bedroom thus creating additional income and value."

Jason N.
Jun 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
architectural consulting
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"I was happy to advise [Member Name Removed] on an insurance claim for house damage and recommended an independent claims adjuster. I drew on my experience with property insurance claims involving fire, water rot damage and code compliance upgrades that some policies cover. That can be substantial. As it turned out he didn't need my architectural services but I was pleased to help him."

Joseph J.
Jun 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan was respectful, knowledgeable, and very thorough. He went throughout our home, from the basement up into the attic, and took careful note of the areas of opportunity. We will be having him back, to work up more detailed plans and drawings, so we can better plan for future work. We would highly recommend Alan. He has been professional from minute one, and we're glad to have found him.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"The requester couple and their twins are a delightful family considering, like many other families, how to maximize space and lifestyle of their home at a reasonable construction cost. I engaged by them to perform a schematic design and feasibility study."

Lauren S.
Mar 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan was a joy to work with — highly recommend!
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"The joy is reciprocal as we evolve the addition and remodeling design."

Alex K.
Feb 2020
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Due to an aggressive plan around tight zoning, we asked Alan to conduct a preliminary architectural study of two options (townhouse vs bi-level). Alan did an extremely thorough job putting plans together to maximize utility while conforming to regulations. Alan was timely and responsive to our requests. We look forward to continuing to work with Alan on the rest of the project and highly recommend his service.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"The requester and family are a delight to work with on this challenging project still in progress. Our shared enthusiasm and my expertise will result in a successful project."

Brian P.
Nov 2019
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
It went great! Alan was very helpful in outlining possible projects and explaining the feasibility / difficulty of various ideas. He promptly provided us with a detailed summary of our many conversations and followed up with more details on all projects we were interested in exploring further.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"I am happy that I could help this young couple, making a significant move-up into a dream home, expression of our collective ideas and options for the eventual transformation into what complements their lifestyle. The recently acquired handsome, vintage 1925 home on an attractive street and site is a great candidate for creative owner distinction. I suggested that before making important long-range decisions for changes, live with the house for a year and get a sense of its "bones." Hear what it has to say, learn its personality, respect its aesthetics so that new will seamlessly blend in with the existing. I am excited at our possible future collaboration to realize their vision as it unfolds."

Gaylene B.
Nov 2019
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,605
We employed Alan E. Taylor, Architect to draw up the plans that would allow us to age-in-place in the family home. We enjoyed working with Mr. Taylor on our project. He was enthusiastic in helping us to design changes that would allow us to be all on one floor. His engineering skills helped in deciding what structural changes were possible. He designed an addition and other exterior and interior structural changes that blended nicely with the rest of the house both interior & exterior. He also tried to help us find a way to put in a laundry on the first floor that would be in compliance with the town regulations.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"It was a pleasure working with the client and her husband. Our collaboration yielded a family room addition and remodeled first floor spaces for accessible one-floor living at a reasonable budget. It will adapt to future changing needs. I believe that they will derive years of satisfaction living in their transformed home."

Liza J.
Nov 2019
5.0
Garage Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan did a great job putting together our second floor addition plans. He was very diligent and came up with some great ideas. I would definitely recommend.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"This young couple are great clients, open to ideas and articulate in their vision to incorporate their suggestions of what they want their house to be. It was fun interchange of ideas and a challenge to make the full second story harmonize with the existing plan and structure. While maintaining aesthetics, no space went to waste. It will be a handsome and comfortable home of increasing value for years with excellent curb appeal."

Frank D.
Nov 2019
5.0
Architectural Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
It was excellent. I have no complaints.
Response from ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES
"Working with this couple was a very satisfying experience. Their home dates back to the founding our republic: 1776. Since then its metamorphosis as seen accretions over the centuries: mid 19th century Victorian details and an early 20th century sweeping veranda harking back to the Colonial Revival Style- all sympathetic to the whole. As charming and venerable as is this home's historical pedigree, what was needed was for the first floor plan to be opened up for better circulation flow and relieve the legacy compartmentalization. Four growing children put pressure on space needs despite over 3,200 square feet living space. In the redesigned kitchen a large island was wanted for a gathering point- it's the social nexus for most families. Many other amenities were considered."

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number

AR 3371

Trade License Locale

Massachusetts

Trade License Authority

Massachusetts: General

Trade License Expiration

10/06/2025

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FAQ

ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES accepts the following forms of payment: PayPal, Check, Zelle, Venmo

No, ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES does not offer free project estimates.

Yes, ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES does not offer a senior discount.

No, ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES does not offer emergency services.

No, ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES does not offer warranties.

ALAN E TAYLOR ASSOCIATES offers the following services: Architectural design consultation, design, construction documents, site planning, permit assistance. Services are collaborative. Inititial phone and email consultation, no charge. Susequent site visit, analysis, report, is fee based as related to scope of consultation and distance from office.

The firm is not a builder but, can monitor construction on behalt of the client.