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An inside look at Wilson Butler Architects. Sharing our creative process, ideas, projects and company news.
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August 27, 2025
How Star of the Seas Builds on Icon of the Seas, Design Lessons & Innovations
Star of the Seas carries forward the DNA of her sister Icon, while layering in new technology, reimagined venues, and innovative entertainment experiences. She represents both continuity and progress—a true example of how lessons learned from one vessel can shape the success of the next.
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January 17, 2025
What is an immersive experience in the performing arts?
Traditional theaters often rely on the proscenium to frame performances, sometimes extending slightly into the audience with a thrust stage. However, breaking these boundaries and drawing audiences directly into the moment enhances the immersive quality, making the experience more engaging and memorable.
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May 17, 2024
“Boston Architectural Firm keeps Going Bigger and Better”.
Meet the Boston architects who designed the largest cruise ship in the world. From a small office in Post Office Square, Wilson Butler Architects has been quietly changing the way people cruise for more than two decades.
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May 09, 2024
WBA selected as the design architect for the Renovation & Addition of Lipinsky Hall at UNC, Asheville.
We are pleased and incredibly excited to share we have been selected as the design architect for the Renovation & Addition of Lipinsky Hall at the University of North Carolina, Asheville.
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February 29, 2024
Icon of The Seas: Our Seven-Year Journey of Firsts and Biggests at Sea
For the past 26 years, Wilson Butler Architects (WBA) has partnered with Royal Caribbean International to create the most groundbreaking entertainment and vacation experiences at sea. That includes the cruiseline’s fleet of 23 seminal, industry-defining ships, culminating with the latest and greatest Icon of the Seas.
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September 06, 2023
“Architecture Building Blocks: Designing the BAA from the Ground Up”: Expanding Opportunity in the AEC Industry
For the past four years, WBA has expanded our partnership with the Boston Arts Academy (BAA) to offer their students an opportunity to learn the architecture concepts and introduce them to a design profession in the AEC industry.
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