Allison Desbonnet

PLA, ASLA, MCH, CPABE – ASSOCIATE

My educational background…
BLA from the University of Rhode Island

I'm from…
Stonington, Connecticut

Why Copley Wolff?
The nature of the work drew me in, and the people making up the firm create the opportunities for accelerated growth that I value the most.

My earliest design memory is…
Designing plan layouts for my dream bedroom, and then begging my mom for the professional 3D Home software at Staples because I thought it looked like a cool game.

A place that has affected me is…
The White Mountains in New Hampshire. This is the place that taught me to live in the cadence of nature, and is continuously serving as my mental and physical playground. 

In my spare time…
I enjoy escaping to the backcountry for Type 2 fun, creating elaborate meals with friends, and doing just about every activity deemed dog-friendly with my pup. 

My favorite local restaurants are…
Si Cara and Dear Annie in Cambridge both have amazing food, vibes, and natural wines.

My favorite park is…
Death Valley National Park, CA

My favorite show/movie/book is…
Anything written by Italo Calvino. My copy of Invisible Cities probably has the most wear and tear though.

Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a…
Marine Biologist and follow in my father's footsteps. While growing up, he worked at the Mystic Aquarium and would bring home countless stories about the sea lions and sharks, which I still envy today.

Highlighted Projects:
Southline, Riverwalk, 500 Ocean, Ryder, Addison, 201 Canal, Lyman Terrace, Suffolk Downs, 140 Kendrick St, The Bon