Overall, A great Place to work - Architect NBBJ Employee Review

4.0
Sep 2, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Boston studio has great work life balance. It has the feel of a small office with big firm resources. There can be opportunities for younger/mid-level people to move up and be noticed more quickly than they would at a larger firm. The benefits are decent. Time off policy is among the best in the industry. Everyone's voice is heard.

Cons

Doesn't have the reputation on the east coast that it does on the west coast. Smaller office can feel a bit stale at times. Need to win more new construction work.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Super flexible and great coworkers

Cons

No real cons. Maybe wished it was more hybrid

1.0
Jun 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

healthcare benefit, good office location

Cons

Bonus points if you're white and can fit into the small inner circle (iykyk). If not, you may find yourself constantly reminded that you don’t really belong. There is a very obvious double standard around flexibility and trust. Certain people seem to be allowed to do whatever they want, while others get questioned for the same behavior and suddenly need to have a “conversation with the manager.” Openly talking negatively about coworkers and consultants is also treated as normal. There is a lot of casual criticism, gossip, and dismissive commentary, which makes the environment feel unnecessarily tense and unprofessional. The micromanagement is also exhausting, especially from managers who are too busy to know what you are actually working on. Instead of feeling trusted to do your job, you end up spending a lot of energy managing perception. Also, 4 days in the office is intense; sometimes people just need quiet time to focus. Although if you're one of the favorites, that can be negotiable.

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