Firm
Stefura Associates is an award-winning, full-service interior design firm with a focus on creating distinctive spaces that fulfill our clients’ objectives and reflect their principles and unique character. Located in Boston’s North End, with offices in Providence, Rhode Island, Stefura Associates was founded in 2007 by Marcy Stefura who has over 30 years of experience in interior design and project management. Our work encompasses projects in the academic, commercial, community and residential sectors. This breadth of knowledge and experience fuels our creativity and allows us to bring a fresh perspective to each endeavor. A collaborative, client-centered design process is the hallmark of our practice.
Whether we’re designing dynamic communal spaces for a municipal library or renovating a coastal vacation home, we create beautiful, functional interiors that represent the character and specific requirements of each project. Time and again, clients return to us for subsequent work, testimony to our design expertise, attention to detail and transparent business practices.
Awards
Boston Symphony Orchestra - Linde Center for Music and Learning
Lenox MA
2021 AIA Award for Interior Architecture
Mount Auburn Cemetery - Bigelow Chapel and New Crematory
Cambridge MA
2020 AIA New England Honor
2019 Frederick Law Olmstead Award, Preservation Massachusetts Awards
Benchmark Senior Living: Adelaide of Newton Centre
Newton MA
2020 BSA Healthcare Facilities Design Award
2019 Stand Alone Memory Care Award – Senior Housing News Architecture and Design
Architect: Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects
North Middlesex Regional High School
Townsend MA
2019 Edward Kirkbride Award – Association for Learning Environments, Northeast Regional Chapter
Architect: SMMA
Winchester High School
Winchester MA
2018 Citation of Excellence for Design Sustainability – Boston Society of Architects
2018 Project Distinction – Association for Learning Environments, Northeast Regional Chapter
2018 Engineering Excellence Award – American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts
Architect: SMMA
JB Sash & Door
Chelsea MA
2018 IES Section Award for Energy and Environmental Design
Architect: Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects
Bancroft Elementary School
Andover MA
2017 Ed Kirkbride Award – Association for Learning Environments, Northeast Regional Chapter
2017 Citation of Excellence Award – Learning By Design, Elementary School
2016 Architectural Portfolio—Elementary School Citation American School & University
2015 People’s Choice Award—Favorite Space to Study, AIA New England
Architect: SMMA
UMass Amherst, Old Chapel Renovation
Amherst MA
2017 Victorian Society in America Preservation Award
Architect: Finegold Alexander Architects
Massachusetts State House
Boston MA
2016 Boston Preservation Alliance Achievement Award Winner, Boston Preservation Alliance
Architect: Finegold Alexander Architects
Methuen High School
Methuen MA
2016 Citation Award for Education Facilities Design, Boston Society of Architects
2015 American School & University Magazine Citation Award
Architect: Finegold Alexander Architects
Holyoke Library
Holyoke MA
2013 Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation, Excellence in Community Development Award
2015 Paul E Tsongas Award Preservation Massachusetts
Architect: Finegold Alexander Architects
Perkins, Grousbeck Center for Students and Technology
Watertown MA
2013 Architectural Access Board/ Boston Society of Architects,
Accessible Design Honor Award
US Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter, Design Award
IES, International, Regional and Chapter Illumination Award, Merit Award
Architect: GUND Partnership
Fall River Justice Center
Fall River MA
2007 AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Knowledge Community Justice Facility Review
2011 BSA Accessible Design Award, Public Architecture Citation
Architect: Finegold Alexander Architects
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School
Bridgewater MA
2008 Public Project of the Year in $50-$100 million category
Construction Management Association of America, New England Chapter
Architect: SMMA
Friends’ Central School, The Fannie Cox Center for Science, Math and Technology
Wynnewood PA
2005 Historic Preservation Award, Pennsylvania Lower Merion Historical Commission
Architect: GUND Partnership
Testimonials
“Without equivocation, Stefura Associates is one of the very finest interior design firms I have worked with in over thirty years. It all begins with a great eye towards design and a way of approaching the projects which complement and accentuate the architecture. As important as the fine design is, it is the team spirit that the entire firm has that so impresses me. I refer to this as the “journey” the design team and the client take to arrive at the final product. Marcy and her team work in tandem with our group in the architectural design. They balance the right amount of design savvy, construction knowledge, and good humor which make them true partners in our endeavor, and not merely a consultant.
I look forward to having the Stefura “take” on what is currently occurring in the design profession. The really great sense of color that Stefura brings to each project as well as integration of all the components such as lighting, texture, and furnishings is what make the interiors special.”
Gerard Frank
Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects
“Over the last 25 years it’s been a great pleasure to work on many institutional projects with Marcy. She has a superb design sense, is collaborative and is highly thought of by her clients. She recently worked on our Florida home and my wife and I could not be happier.”
Graham Gund
GUND Partnership
“Marcy was recommended to us by the architect of our Chestnut Hill home. Over the last decade we have relied on her to refresh existing rooms and design the interiors for a new addition. She has helped to create a warm and inviting family home. As a design industry professional myself, I greatly appreciate Marcy’s obvious talent, her absolute professionalism and her depth of design knowledge.”
Michelle Lefkowitz
Owner, ProSource of New England
“We have worked with Stefura Associates on two smaller updates of our Lexington home, and the larger work for our new home in Lanesville (Gloucester MA).
We have been very happy with the process and the end results, which always show a thoughtful approach that respects our requirements and intent. Marcy adopts a very organized approach to all her projects, with attention to budget and schedule. We feel that she kept all our meetings productive and focused, and always followed up on our questions.
Stefura Associates uses their broad experience with dealers, objects, materials and finishes to produce design solutions with surprising efficiency. The final products are always delivered with comprehensive documentation.
On top of all that, Marcy has been upbeat and patient in every interaction we have with Stefura Associates.”
Faith and Glenn Parker
Who We Are
Marcy Stefura IIDA
Principal
Lianne Vivilecchia IIDA
Principal
Teagan Siderewicz IIDA
LEED Green Associate
Designer
Lauren O'Brien
Junior Designer
Stefura Associates seeks to immediately fill the position of part-time Bookkeeper/Office Administrative Assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process
- Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements
- Process accounts receivable/payable
- Prepare payroll information for owner
- Prepare and issue billing
- Assist owner with updates required for 401K program, insurances etc
Requirements and Skills:
- Availability for up to 2 days/week; ability to work in our office, if required
- Proven bookkeeping experience
- Hands on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- Offer a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Deltek/Ajera software is preferred
- BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
- References are required.
Please submit a letter of interest along with your resume, via email, to the following:
No phone calls please.