Valere Architects, Inc.

Valere Architects, Inc. is an architect in Westfield, MA. The firm provides architectural, project management, and interior design services with a specialty in cannabis dispensary and facility design. Valere works with developers, owners, and stakeholders throughout the cannabis industry, delivering projects of varying scales while maintaining a focus on durability, cost‑consciousness, and aesthetic value. The practice holds a perfect 5.00 rating from client reviews.

The practice describes its work as a collaborative journey that begins with a detailed conversation to define client goals, moves through an exploratory phase using plans, massing models, renderings, and mood boards, and proceeds to development of construction‑ready documents that address materials, lighting, and budget. Throughout delivery, the team remains active on site, coordinating with consultants and builders to ensure smooth execution. Founder Matthew O’Boyle, RA, AIAC, brings experience dating back to 2009 and a background in high‑performance, sustainable design for cannabis projects, while Vice President James B. Sowell, with a design career beginning in 2014, emphasizes teamwork and sustainable material selection. Their combined expertise spans light commercial, restaurant, community, residential, and multi‑family projects.

Valere Architects, Inc. operates from Suite #208 at 102 Elm St. The office is situated directly on Elm Street, a short walk from the Elm Street Plaza park and the Olver Transit Pavilion bus station, each about a tenth of a mile away. It is also within a tenth of a mile of the Westfield Center neighborhood, Franklin Street main road, and the Gas Light District, placing the firm in the heart of Westfield’s civic and transit corridors.

With a flawless rating and a focused, collaborative design process, Valere Architects stands out as Westfield’s trusted architect for cannabis‑related projects, delivering high‑quality, sustainable solutions that reflect client vision.