Jenifer Badershall

Associate | Senior Interior Designer

At SMMA

Jenifer specializes in interior design on K-12 educational new construction and renovation projects
Responsibilities include coordination during design development and construction documentation phases, school building committee presentations, and specification research—as well as overseeing the construction process and collaborating with consultants and engineers
Skills include programming, space planning, and coordination among all disciplines
Excels at understanding the needs of each client, recognizing that every project is unique

Sustainable School Design

“I like all aspects of educational design, especially the creativity involved in conceptualizing each space," says Jenifer. "I particularly enjoyed designing the Bancroft Elementary School in Andover. We spent countless hours with the staff and community, which is invaluable when designing a successful learning environment.”

“SMMA wanted to incorporate the school’s natural surroundings by using similar materials throughout the interior. We designed a two-story atrium, oversized borrowed lights in classrooms, and widened classroom entries, all of which disperse daylight throughout the interior of the school. The palette is sophisticated for an elementary school, with interesting patterns, recycled materials, and playful colors.”