Charles J. Maira, AIA, LEED AP

principal

Charlie Maira is the technical principal at ikon.5 architects. Charlie's unique ability to synthesize design concepts with the highest level of technical proficiency has helped catapult ikon.5 architects into a leadership position in the design community, contributing to the firm’s earning over 100 design awards and its being ranked in Architect magazine’s Arch 50 as one of the top ten design firms in the country. Charlie understands that design excellence begins with a great idea and is achieved only when that idea is carefully and thoughtfully nurtured throughout the design process. He understands project details not only in terms of constructability, sustainability, and resiliency, but also to accurately communicate the project's essential architectural ideas. Charlie is dogged about maintaining the spirit of our work and advancing our ideas in built form. He is also responsible for quality review and assurance on every project as well as training and mentoring professional staff.

education
Boston Architectural Center, Bachelor of Architecture
professional affiliations
American Institute of Architects
U.S. Green Buildings Council
licenses/certifications
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Illinois, NCARB