About the Firm

 

Starting from a one-man home office in 1989, the firm has grown to a team of several professionals with offices overlooking the Danvers River. In these years, projects have ranged from town hall restoration and new restaurants to homes and small porch additions. Although most of our work is local, we have projects spanning from Maine to Michigan. All projects, large and small, are equally important to us and receive our full and continuous attention to detail. 

Ken Savoie

Kenneth J. Savoie, AIA
Principal
Ken@savoienolan.com

Ken founded Savoie Architecture in 1989. He launched the firm out of his home, while simultaneously heading off a complete renovation and addition to his Carpenter Gothic style residence. This set the tone for the firm’s primary focus on residential work, grounded in hands-on construction experience and appreciation for practical and affordable solutions. Through the years he has also developed an extensive portfolio of commercial and institutional projects that include town hall renovations, restaurants, offices and even industrial buildings.

Ken grew up in Michigan, after graduating from the University of Michigan he moved to Massachusetts to pursue an architectural career at the Boston Architectural College (BAC). Attracted by the natural beauty and historic charm of the North Shore area, Ken settled in Ipswich in 1985. Since then he has been an active member of the Ipswich community serving on the Ipswich Planning Board, Design Review Board and School Building Needs Committee.

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William Nolan, AIA
Principal
Bill@savoienolan.com

Bill joined Savoie Architecture in 2004 and is currently a partner at the firm. His architectural design career began in 1999 with large scale building types such as; Public Schools, Libraries, Courthouses and Luxury Apartment Complexes. However Bill’s real passion for architecture was realized while working on residential projects at an intimate level. Through the process of working closely with clients, listening to their needs, and getting to know their lifestyles he has embraced the challenge of translating these influences into a project tailored to each client. This became the most enjoyable part of the design process for him and has helped our firm develop long lasting relationships with our clients.

Bill received his Master’s Degree in Architecture from the Boston Architectural College and previously an Under Graduate Degree from Northeastern University. He is a member of the American Institute for Architecture and a registered architect in Massachusetts and NCARB certified.

 
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John Fennell Associate John@savoienolan.com John joined Savoie Nolan in 2012. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2011 and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Architecture

John Fennell

Associate

John@savoienolan.com

John joined Savoie Nolan in 2012. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2011 and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Architecture at Boston Architectural College.

Abbie Ellis Associate Abbie@savoienolan.com Abbie joined the Savoie Nolan team in 2018. She pursued degrees in Fine Arts and Business before graduating from the Boston Architectural College with a BArch. Since she began her career in 2001

Abbie Ellis

Associate

Abbie@savoienolan.com

Abbie joined the Savoie Nolan team in 2018. She pursued degrees in Fine Arts and Business before graduating from the Boston Architectural College with a BArch. Since she began her career in 2001, she has developed an expertise in residential design with a focus on fine details, historic preservation, interiors and landscapes. She also enjoys the practical side of design and worked for a construction/ development company as a designer, project manager and accounts manager.

Axel Ruiz Project Manager Axel@savoienolan.com Axel joined Savoie Nolan in 2022. He obtained his Bachelor's of Science in Architecture at Roger Williams University and is currently planning to pursue his Master's at Boston Architectural Col

Axel Ruiz

Project Manager

Axel@savoienolan.com

Axel joined Savoie Nolan in 2022. He obtained his Bachelor's of Science in Architecture at Roger Williams University and is currently planning to pursue his Master's at Boston Architectural College. On the side, he has a passion for photography and design.

Catherine Evans Designer Drafter Catherine@savoienolan.com Catherine joined Savoie Nolan in 2024. She attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, where she graduated with a Bachelor's, and then Master's degree in Architecture. In her spar

Catherine Evans

Designer Drafter

Catherine@savoienolan.com

Catherine joined Savoie Nolan in 2024. She attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, where she graduated with a Bachelor's, and then Master's degree in Architecture. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and doing arts and crafts.

Joanna Giampietro Office Administrator Joanna@savoienolan.com Joanna is a graduate of Merrimack College with a degree in Business Administration.  She joined SNA in 2022 after working several years in restaurant management.  Joann

Joanna Giampietro

Office Administrator

Joanna@savoienolan.com

Joanna is a graduate of Merrimack College with a degree in Business Administration.  She joined SNA in 2022 after working several years in restaurant management.  Joanna handles the financial and administrative duties involved in the day-to-day operations for the firm.  When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Tobin Nolan Intern Tobin began his internship at Savoie Nolan in 2024. He is currently enrolled at Wentworth Institution of Technology, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Tobin Nolan

Intern

Tobin began his internship at Savoie Nolan in 2024. He is currently enrolled at Wentworth Institution of Technology, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.