Phil Poinelli Delivers Keynote Address at GrandSchools Seminar in Australia
SMMA’s Phil Poinelli, FAIA, LE Fellow, delivered a keynote address at the GrandSchools Seminar in Brisbane, Australia on 25 November. Hosted by the GrandSchools Project and Fulton Trotter Architects, the seminar was part of a wider series focused on Intergenerational Living and Learning Models set up as part of Australia’s national health research grant (NHMRC).
Phil Poinelli Awarded A4LE Fellow at LearningSCAPES 2021
SMMA’s Phil Poinelli was announced this week as a new LE Fellow by the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) at the LearningSCAPES 2021 Conference in Denver, Colorado. Poinelli, who has served as Chair of the Board of the A4LE since 2020, is one of only two members to receive the LE Fellow Designation this year.
SMMA’s Matt Rice featured on BSA Panel: All-Gender Facility Configurations in Schools
On March 4, 2021, SMMA’s Matt Rice was a featured speaker during a Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) presentation on “K-12 Educational Design: All-Gender Facility Configurations in Schools.” How school buildings are constructed concerning gendered toilet and locker room configurations significantly impacts this significantly at-risk student population’s psychological and physical well-being. This presentation analyzed the
New Somerville High School Opens its Doors
SMMA is proud to see the renovated Somerville High School open its doors for the first time on March 4, 2021. The six-story, 396,000 sf school is opening to highest needs and younger students first as part of the district’s phased return to in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an article from The Somerville
Bouchard, Koulbanis, and Masi Promoted to Principal
We are excited to start 2021 with the announcement of our latest promotions. Congratulations to SMMA’s newest principals, Michael Bouchard, Begum Koulbanis, and Alexander Masi. Michael Bouchard Over his 20 years at SMMA, Bouchard has demonstrated a devotion to the firm. His proficiency as a Project Architect and Building Enclosure Group Leader has greatly benefited
SMMA’s Jonathan Merin featured in Bisnow’s “Reopening the Workplace”
Harvey Perform/Gorham Manufacturing Facility Earlier this month, SMMA’s Corporate & Commercial Studio Leader Jonathan Merin had the opportunity to participate as a panelist in Bisnow’s most recent webinar, titled “Reopening the Workplace: Leadership’s Role in Fostering New Social Norms as Workplaces Reopen.” Bisnow seeks to connect tenants, landlords, brokers, investors, architects, general contractors, engineers, and
ACE Mentorship Program Kicks Off 2020-2021 Season
In 2020, SMMA mentored five groups of high school students representing the fields of Architecture/Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Plumbing, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, and Site Design/Civil Engineering. Since 2007, SMMA has been one of several firms in the Greater Boston Area that participates annually to promote STEM education and guide the next generation of
SMMA Round-Up 2020: Promotions and Accomplishments
As 2020 comes to a close, we are proud to announce our latest promotions. The following individuals have shown exceptional skill, professionalism, and leadership. SMMA’s Newest Associates and Senior Associates: Charles Gibson; Associate Kevin Moore; Associate Kristin Norwood; Associate Kevin Stevenson; Associate Alyssa Tompkins; Associate Sarah Traniello; Associate Jean Wang; Associate Brian Black; Senior Associate
S2PRINT Project Breaks Ground
In November 12, 2020, the new Soldier and Squad Performance Research Institute (S2PRINT) officially broke ground. SMMA was commissioned by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as part of an IDIQ with the New England District, to design this first-of-its-kind research and development facility at the Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) in Natick,
SMMA Welcomes Lab Planner Natasha Pirman
SMMA is proud to announce that Natasha Pirman, Ph.D., has joined the firm. Dr. Pirman will help lead the firm’s laboratory planning efforts in the Life Science market. Her background in biochemistry and firsthand experience working in various research laboratories, coupled with her recent experience in architecture, has provided her with a unique perspective
