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Heather Rose Marshall, B.Arch
Architect | Interior Designer

Professional Credentials

• Registered Architect | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, License No. 951606

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) | Wentworth Institute of Technology, 2006

• Founder & Principal | Designs by Marshall, Est. 2009

• Specialized Experience | Coastal Residential Design & FEMA Floodplain Regulations

Hi, I'm Heather!

I'm Heather Rose Marshall, the founder and designer behind Designs by Marshall, an architecture and design practice based on Massachusetts' South Shore, with exciting plans to bring my design services to Miami, Florida, too.

I founded Designs by Marshall in 2009 as a creative outlet to explore my passion for residential design. What started as a side business eventually grew into something much bigger: the opportunity to build a career around doing what I love, on my own terms.

I earned my Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2006 and began my career in Boston, working on large-scale projects including universities, high schools, municipal buildings, and military facilities. I gained invaluable experience and quickly advanced in the corporate architecture world, but after becoming a mom, I began to question whether that was the career path I wanted long-term.

Like so many working parents, I struggled to find a balance between my career and my family. Long workdays, commuting, and limited time with my young son made me realize I wanted something different. When life threw our family a few unexpected challenges, it gave me the push I needed to rethink what success looked like for me.

In 2015, I took the leap and left corporate architecture to focus on Designs by Marshall full-time. It was one of the best decisions I've made.

Today, Designs by Marshall is intentionally a small, independent practice. When you hire Designs by Marshall, you're working directly with me. I'm the person listening to your ideas, exploring the possibilities, developing your designs, and guiding your project from concept through construction drawings.

While I may be a solo architect, I collaborate with a network of talented architects, drafters, engineers, and other professionals when a project calls for additional expertise. This allows me to offer the resources needed for a variety of projects while maintaining the personal attention and flexibility of a small practice, without the overhead of a traditional architecture firm.

For me, architecture isn't just about drawings and buildings. It's about understanding how people live and work, what matters to them, and creating spaces that make everyday life better.

And honestly? I love that I get to dream alongside my clients and help turn those dreams into something real.

I can't wait to meet you, hear your ideas, and dream up something wonderful together!

With love for design, Heather Rose Marshall