Poinelli Appointed Chair of the Board for the A4LE
SMMA’s Philip J. Poinelli, FAIA, ALEP, has recently been appointed as Chair to the global Board of Directors of the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE). An active member since 2007, Phil’s previous roles in the organization have included Vice President of the Northeast Region, Regional President-Elect, Regional President, and Regional Immediate Past President. In 2012,
Lyceum Fellowship Announces 2020 Awardees
Founded in 1985, inspired by a lifelong love of travel and a commitment to philanthropy, SMMA founder Jon McKee established the Lyceum Fellowship. The non-profit organization “seeks to advance the profession of architecture by engaging students in design and travel.” Each year, the Fellowship hosts a student-only design competition, inviting participation from across the country.
Matt Rice Receives ALEP Accreditation
SMMA Principal Matthew Rice recently received the Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) designation, a mark of excellence developed to reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a competent educational facility planner. The ALEP credential is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify those in the educational environment industry who demonstrate the knowledge
Waltham High School Breaks Ground
“We are finally here,” said Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Waltham High School. The new comprehensive high school, a project nearly five years in the making, celebrated officially breaking ground on September 25. Celebrations included speeches from the Mayor, current superintendent Dr. Brian Reagan, and former superintendents Dr. Drew
SMMA’s Phil Poinelli, FAIA, ALEP, featured in Learning By Design Magazine
An article by SMMA’s Phil Poinelli, FAIA, ALEP, was featured in Learning By Design Magazine’s Fall 2020 issue. The article, titled, “The Path Forward: Addressing Our Triple Pandemic,” discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis, the ongoing pandemic of racial injustice, and their impact on learning environments. “The three pandemics present a sense
Kelly Sanborn Promoted to Project Manager
Kelly Sanborn was recently promoted to a Project Manager at SMMA. Sanborn began her career at SMMA as an intern in 2014. She continued as an architect after graduating from Roger Williams University, first with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and later with a Master’s of Architecture. After four years with the firm, she
ACEC/MA Announces SMMA as 2020 Winner of Engineering Excellence Award
Belmont, MA (NAASR) Vartan Gregorian Armenian Center View Project SMMA was recently selected as the winner of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) 2020 Bronze Engineering Excellence Award for the renovation of the National Association for Armenian Studies & Research (NAASR) Vartan Gregorian Armenian Center in Belmont, MA. The award celebrates
Aimee Schefano Honored with IIDA New England 2020 Distinguished Merit Award
Earlier this summer, the New England Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA NE) held their Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition event. As part of the celebration, SMMA Associate and Interior Designer Aimee Schefano was recognized for her work within IIDA NE and honored with the 2020 Distinguished Merit Award. Aimee has been involved
Anthony Jimenez Joins ACE of Greater Boston’s Board of Directors
Anthony Jimenez is an Associate and Electrical Engineer at SMMA. In addition to his project work, he has been involved in the ACE Mentorship program since his first year at the firm in 2013. He was recently invited to join ACE of Greater Boston’s Board of Directors. The ACE Mentorship Program provides free afterschool programming,
The SMMA Fund Awards Four Scholarships to High School Seniors
SMMA’s annual scholarship program has selected four high school seniors as the firm’s 2020 scholarship recipients. Since its establishment in 2010, the SMMA Fund has awarded a total of 44 college scholarships to high school students from the communities where the firm has designed high school facilities. Through the provision of financial assistance to seniors
