In response to the institution's desire to create a “community of innovation and impact,” SMMA’s design for Providence College's new School of Business building embraces the metaphor of crossroads/intersections. The Business School is not only woven into the fabric of the site, but will become the academic nexus of the eastern half of campus.
Arthur & Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies, Providence College
Higher Aims, Highest Collaboration
Alex Pitkin
Alex leads SMMA's institutional practice and advises clients on planning, programming, and design strategy. With nearly 25 years of experience in the design of K-12 facilities at all grade levels, he is experienced in numerous new construction and renovation/restoration projects, and brings a wealth of experience to both higher education and commercial projects.
Wellesley High School
Blending the Old and New
The Town of Wellesley sought to express its commitment to educational excellence through a new, community-focused high school. Our approach focused on maintaining educational activity, while accommodating physical transformations within the perimeters of an existing building and an established residential neighborhood. The new school offers the opportunity to better integrate users of all abilities.
Quincy High School
Comprehensive, Not Vocational
The learning programs at the new Quincy High School are unlike those found in most traditional public high schools, and reflect a surprising range of goals for the school’s various learner groups. The design thoughtfully co-locates academic and technical programs, closely emulating real-life adjacencies and interactions.
Lorraine Finnegan
Lorraine heads SMMA's K-12 Studio, and is responsible for leading all K-12 educational projects for both public and private school clients. She is skilled in managing a variety of project and building types, and expert in assessing strategy issues, such as whether to renovate or build new.
Active Classrooms
Bridging the Gap
From huddle rooms to informal breakout spaces and video conferencing, "collaboration" is the buzz word in every corporate project. While recent K-12 design has focused on teaching children the power of teamwork and group thinking, many colleges and universities are behind the curve—playing catch-up and continually redefining pedagogy as a result.
Philip Poinelli
Phil has over 40 years' experience in the programming, design, and execution of projects for education, science, and research. He offers strategic direction to clients on future options and opportunities for their schools, and is recognized as a national leader in the master-planning and programming of K-12 learning environments.