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
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
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,
Michael Dowhan Inducted into Leadership Rhode Island’s 2020 Cohort
SMMA’s Michael Dowhan, Senior Associate and Senior Landscape Architect, leads business development and expansion for the firm’s Rhode Island market. Last year, Michael was inspired to apply to Leadership Rhode Island (LRI) and was inducted into the 2020 cohort for their Core Program in January. Leadership Rhode Island is an organization that creates and supports
In Remembrance of William L. Maini
With appreciation for his achievements and sadness on his loss, we share the news of the passing of Bill Maini, a founding partner and former president and chief executive officer of SMMA. Together with Parker Symmes, Bill founded Vappi Symmes and Maini in 1955, at 240 Sidney Street in Cambridge. When architect Jon McKee joined
