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 Marie Fitzgerald and Jonathan Merin Co-Host CoreNet Event
Last month Marie Fitzgerald and Jonathan Merin, SMMA’s Workplace Market Leaders, led a virtual tour of Olympus’ new Westborough, MA campus for members of the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global. The new building, designed by SMMA and opened to fanfare in March 2021, serves as Olympus’ U.S. medical headquarters and unifies the company’s three
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
Celebrating SMMA’s New Registered Architects: Ryan Glick & Ron Wassmer
SMMA is proud to announce that two of our very own, Ryan Glick and Ron Wassmer, have passed their Architect Registration Examinations! We talked with the two of them a bit about their careers, paths to becoming architects, and ideas about the field: What drew you to architecture? Ryan Glick: “I have always been interested
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
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
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
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,
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
