Team Members
Kent Duckham
Founder & Owner
With 30+ years of design and architectural experience, Kent Duckham is the visionary of Duckham Architecture. Inspired by his father, who is also an architect, Kent knew early on what his career path would be. After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Design and Architecture from the University of Florida, Kent went on to earn his Master's Degree in Architecture from MIT. He subsequently became a Licensed Architect in the state of Massachusetts.
After graduation, Kent spent several years working as Project Manager at CBT, a prestigious downtown Boston firm. It was freelance work however, that consumed much of Kent's spare time. With the growing demand for Kent's accomplished services, Duckham Architecture was formed in 1996.
Over the years, Kent has worked on high-end residential projects in affluent communities in Massachusetts as well as on Cape Cod. His skillful designs and attention to detail continue to withstand the test of time. Outside of work, Kent enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid cyclist.
Blair Easter
Architect
Blair joined Duckham in the summer of 2015. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture. He is NCARB certified and currently holds architectural registration in Massachusetts. Blair has over 20 years of experience in residential design and construction in the Boston area including renovations to vintage and historic homes.
Kelly Kroin
Business Manager
As Duckham Architecture’s Business Manager, Kelly brings over 25 years of business experience to the firm. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Clark University. At Duckham Architecture, Kelly is responsible for the areas of Operations, Finance and Human Resources. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband.
Dalia Nori
Designer
Dalia joined Duckham in 2020 with over twenty years of architectural and design experience. She earned her master's degree from the Boston Architectural College and is currently a member of the AIA and Boston Society of Architects. In her spare time, Dalia is involved in volunteer work, and enjoys free-hand sketching and listening to classical music.
Matthew Racca
Architect
Matthew joined the Duckham team in 2015. He is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology where he earned a Masters Degree of Architecture. His experience includes mainly residential design work in the historic regions of Cape Cod, Newport, Rhode Island and now the Newton and Wellesley areas. Outside of work, Matt enjoys playing soccer, reading science fiction and working independently on small art projects.