Isenberg Projects

Art scrim turns construction into an opportunity for connection. Instead of feeling like a disruption, it gives people a reason to stop and admire.
Emma Tavolieri’s “A Window Into Campus” collage series depicts popular Harvard and Boston spots to explore how architecture, memory, and everyday experience shape our sense of place.

Location: Along Dunster Street, facing DOMUS + Kirkland House

Artist: the art of emma

Visit “Construction to Art Scrim Canvas” (link in bio) to see other pics of scrim placemaking projects.

Three years ago, we led a study in collaboration with City of Boston Arts & Culture, Agency Landscape + Planning, and Planning Department.

We had a comprehensive look into civic and cultural waterfront spaces, like who is using them, how many are vacant (a lot), and how the process to tenant one works (yep, it’s complicated). 

We created a series of recommendations for the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and Commonwealth partners to use to improve the system, reduce vacancies, and make the tenanting process go more smoothly. 

Now, we’re breaking down the impact. We’ve tracked how the city is progressing AND we’re dropping the names of buildings who are implementing our insights, a recently announced tenant, and where there’s still room for progress. 

On the blog! Link in bio!

We were thrilled to bring a temporary installation to build buzz around the Salt & Straw Ice Cream Seaport storefront (now open!) and to give Tall Ship goers a taste of their daringly delicious flavors… Special shout out to Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper and the Arbequina Olive Oil. Both flavors are insanely good. 📣

Ms. Isenberg herself is a former PDX resident and a novice ice cream maker, so getting the opportunity to  bring this PDX darling’s pop-up to Boston was a real thrill.

Go see and taste for yourself. They do ice cream flights, FYI! Salt & Straw storefront is now open at 200 Seaport Boulevard.

We’re hiring Seasonal Event Staff 👀 Help us bring public spaces across Boston to life this fall. From art activations and pop-ups to fitness classes and community events, our event staff are on the ground making sure everything runs smoothly and everyone feels welcome.

If you’re reliable, outgoing, quick on your feet, and enjoy being part of the action, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by Tuesday, August 18 to be considered for upcoming fall events! 🔗 isenbergprojects.com/event-staff

We bring people together.
How we do it matters.

Curiosity, connection, and impact are the three principles guiding the questions we ask at the start of every project.

What do you ask yourself when you begin?

Explore our new website to see how these principles shape the details and decisions that bring our work to life.