Renowned industry leader brings visionary thinking and decades of design excellence to one of Boston’s fastest-rising firms

BOSTON, MA (JULY 23, 2025) – TRIA, an award winning multi-disciplinary architecture firm celebrated for its client-centric, holistic design solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Haril Pandya, FAIA as Senior Principal. A nationally recognized leader in architecture and urban transformation, Pandya joins TRIA to help drive the firm’s strategic growth into emerging market sectors and further strengthen its commitment to design excellence.

With more than 30 years of design leadership and industry experience, Pandya has cultivated a distinguished career working with building owners, developers, brokers, and tenants to deliver transformative design across a wide array of project types. His extensive portfolio spans adaptive reuse, building repositioning, multifamily residential, office/workplace, master planning, retail, and hospitality, making him uniquely positioned to support TRIA’s next phase of expansion.

“Haril’s expertise, vision, and trusted relationships across the AEC industry make him an extraordinary addition to our leadership team,” said Sherwood Butler, President and CEO of TRIA. “He’s helped redefine cities through design—and now he’s bringing that vision and momentum to TRIA. His passion, creativity, and unmatched insight will help fuel our evolution into new sectors and redefine the future of the built environment.”

A passionate advocate for the power of design to shape communities, Pandya is energized by TRIA’s forward-thinking mission and culture of collaboration.

“It’s an exciting time to be joining TRIA as it charts a bold new course for the future,” said Haril Pandya, FAIA. “I am honored to work alongside a talented team that shares my belief in design as a catalyst for positive change. Together, we will create thoughtful, impactful spaces that enrich lives and elevate experiences.”

Prior to joining TRIA, Pandya served as Senior Vice President and Principal at a highly regarded national design firm, where he led national practice growth and oversaw the firm’s Boston office. He previously spent 16 years as a Principal at one of Boston’s largest design and planning firms, where he led one of the city’s most successful adaptive reuse and repositioning practices. Along with his extensive work in mixed-use, multifamily, workplace, and retail/hospitality project types, his visionary work has contributed to the transformation of over 75 office buildings across Boston and nationwide, reshaping urban environments through innovation and purposeful design.

Pandya earned dual degrees—a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science—from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 2015, he gave his first TEDx talk on the generational impact in the workplace called, the “Death of the Corner Office.” He is a master certified executive coach and life coach and has several multi-faceted creative passions that include filmmaking, cooking, painting, cycling, and lead guitarist/vocalist for a renowned Boston cover band.

TRIA is thrilled to welcome Haril Pandya to its leadership team as the firm embraces its next chapter of growth, creativity, and market diversification.

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About TRIA:  
For the past decade, TRIA has been at the forefront of designing the human experience toward a better future, creating environments that inspire, engage, and elevate communities. Rooted in strong client relationships and a deep commitment to equity, sustainability, and placemaking, TRIA is dedicated to fostering future-ready spaces that reflect the unique culture and aspirations of each client. Our interdisciplinary approach unites design excellence with robust technical expertise to deliver impactful, holistic design solutions across a wide range of sectors. From science and innovation to corporate workplace, multifamily, hospitality, mixed-use, and master planning, TRIA partners with organizations nationwide to create meaningful, enduring spaces that drive progress and transformation.