The Firm


Full Service
Optimus Architecture is a full service firm. We provide a range of design and planning services to meet your needs. We feel that your decisions will be improved when you know more about your project and your options.

Our services include: site investigations, site planning, architectural and interior design, feasibility studies, master plans, urban design, budgeting, scheduling, construction documents and project administration.

Project Types
Optimus practices a wide range of project types. We find that a variety of work helps us think outside of the box rather than repeat the same solutions over and over. Our specialties include:

Healthcare is our principal specialty with 80% of our work in this area.

Residential We design for single family and multi-family projects.

Recreation We design outdoor park and summer camp structures, pavilions and pool complexes and performance facilities.

Commercial We design high tech flexible office and commercial space.

Municipal We design a variety of municipal projects where our clients want to leverage our private work experience.

Renovations & Historic Places
In all of our project types, we have designed to re-use, adapt and add onto historic buildings for the purposes of preservation, making good use of quality structures, and maintaining character that cannot otherwise be achieved.

Design is your Edge
A well designed and constructed building will improve your operations, attract better customers and employees, elevate your market position and enhance your capital investment. Good design is good for your business whether you are a college, corporation, developer, government, homeowner, hospital or nonprofit.

Optimus designs buildings and sites to suit unique conditions, as well as, to reinforce the character of a place. We use contemporary high tech fashion as well as historic forms, details and materials. We want our clients and our communities to be inspired, to be comfortable, and to be effective in the environments that we create.

Related skills offer you More
Optimus has in-house experience in design/build, property management, real estate development and construction management. We look beyond design to make your project better. Our broad range of skills can help you plan and execute an optimum project for the long term.

Our History
Optimus Architecture was founded in 1992 by David A. Souers, AIA, M.Arch, Harvard GSD, after twenty-five years of experience in design, real estate development and construction. Mr. Souers practiced architecture with I.M. Pei & Partners, Cambridge Seven Associates and other recognized firms on landmark projects including Boston's John Hancock Tower, Christian Science Church Center and the John F. Kennedy Library.

Repeat Clients
A large number of repeat clients is testimony to our responsive service, our dedication to client needs, and to our effective results. We can provide you with the names of many satisfied clients.



















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