John Altobello came to architecture accidentally. In the process of renovating his own historic house, he uncovered a latent passion for design. This transformational experience propelled him to enroll in and complete a BA program in Architecture at the Boston Architectural Center (BAC). The BAC program built upon an already richly humanistic education from Harvard University, where he received a doctorate in Romance Languages and Literatures.

Professional Affiliations

Beyond building academic proficiency, John Altobello furthered his exploration of the design field, playing an active role in the housing and urban design committees of Boston Society of Architects, the largest and particularly dynamic chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He is an enthusiastic advisor to students of architecture.

Client-Centered Practice

A most critical piece of John Altobello’s continuing