10 High-Profile: Up-Front March 2026
Anthony Amenta Retires After 40 Years Leading Amenta Emma Architects
Hartford, CT – Amenta Emma Architects announced that co-founder Tony Amenta retired on Feb. 13, after 40 years of leadership at the firm.
Tony Amenta
Amenta co-founded the Hartford-based company in 1985 with Robert Emma, establishing a practice committed to New Urbanism principles and“ inspired design with positive impacts for the places we live, work, and learn.” Under his leadership, the firm expanded to include a Boston office and earned recognition for projects ranging from mixed-use developments to workplace and institutional renovations.
“ It has been an honor and a privilege to create, build, and lead this prestigious
and highly regarded design firm,” said Amenta.“ I have enjoyed a fabulous career with the firm and have immensely enjoyed every day and every role I have played along the way.”
Notable projects led by Amenta include West Hartford’ s Blue Back Square, the Connecticut State Office Building renovation in Hartford, Housatonic Community College’ s Lafayette Hall addition in Bridgeport, and The O’ Connell Companies headquarters in Holyoke, Mass. He served as chairman of the West Hartford Design Review Committee, helping establish one of Connecticut’ s first form-based design review processes. He also served on the West Hartford Housing Authority and as an adjunct professor at the University of Hartford.
“ Tony has been an instrumental force in building Amenta Emma, from the infancy of the firm in Hartford to the more recent expansion of the company in Boston,” said Michael Tyre, AIA, president of Amenta Emma Architects.“ His commitment to client success and mentorship has been an inspiration to us all.”
Amenta Emma Architects continues under the leadership of President Michael Tyre and Principals Robert Swain, Myles Brown, Eric Weyant, and Jenna McClure.
Bob Emma and Tony Amenta( center) with Principals( l-r) Myles Brown, Robert Swain, Michael Tyre, Jenna McClure, and Eric Weyant at the firm’ s 40th Anniversary Celebration in September 2025.
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