DiMella Shaffer | Academic Design & Planning | 2016

ACADEMICDESIGN & PLANNING

As a result of our decades of experience serving higher

education institutions, we truly understand the specialized

budgeting, scheduling, and philosophical concerns of

universities and colleges from allocating limited funds to

managing community relations. When developing new projects,

we ensure that buildings promote innovation while being

respectful of the schools heritage. Our design evolves from the

context and is not only responsive to specific programmatic

issues, but mindful to the concerns affecting the overall

campus. We believe in designing buildings that contribute to

student life and enhance the campus environment. Aside from

a long list of accolades and awards for our work, particular

attributes that set DiMella Shaffer apart include:

Ability to work effectively as a member of your team. Our

experience working with a broad base of project types

and different academic clients has allowed us to learn the

intricacies of academic leadership.

The ability to work in multiple delivery methods. Having

historically worked in both the public and private markets,

we have experience in procurement methods including

Design-Bid-Build, CM-at-Risk and more than a dozen

projects completed Design-Build.

Leadership in sustainable design as evidenced by over 12

LEED Certified Projects and many projects in the process

of certification. Additionally, we have completed the first

zero-net-energy public building for the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts and the renovations of a Channel Center

Building for Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy

Systems.

The evidence of our ability to effectively facilitate the

development of complex projects for our university clients lies in

the number of repeat clients we continue to work for. Boston

College, The New England College of Optometry, Wheelock

College, Simmons College, Harvard University, University of

New Hampshire, Salem State University, and the Massachusetts

State Building Authority all reflect our commitment to quality,

service and expertise that our clients seek when beginning their

next endeavor.

Fitchburg State University Student Center

WHY DIMELLA SHAFFER?

KEY PERSONNEL

STEVE KEYSER, AIA, LEED AP, DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

Steves design expertise is built from over 25 years of design leadership experience on a broad range of education, residential, civic, and corporate projects. His outstanding project management skills and superior rendering techniques help clients better understand the design process and direction while delivering a final product that routinely exceeds their expectations. His design approach is shaped by years of experience in many diverse cultures and environments, giving his designs a broad perspective.

RANDY KREIE, AIA, PRINCIPAL AND PRESIDENT Randy has more than 30 years of architectural experience. Randy helps translate design vision into structural reality, with an emphasis on team management, master planning, conceptual design and quality assurance. Randys educational experience includes ongoing assignments for Boston College since 1996, providing them with long-term assistance on over 30 projects in addition to numerous other projects with Simmons College, Wheelock College, WPI, Brown College and Harvard University.

ED HODGES, AIA, CEO

Ed brings 25 years of architectural experience encompassing a broad range of projects including research and development, academic, corporate and commercial buildings. His unique approach to the architectural and development process matches an artistic eye with a practical hand. Ed is committed to the excellence of the design and believes it should be both innovative and timeless. Eds design philosophy is that the buildings should represent themselves with distinction and bring delight to their users.

TODD THIEL, AIA, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Todd possesses 19 years of diverse experience in all phases of project development and delivery. His outstanding project management skills and superior rendering techniques help clients better understand the design process and direction, while alsao delivering a final product that routinely exceeds their expectations. He strives to design creative and practical solutions for projects while utilizing strong project management skills to deliver results to clients.

ALEX ADKINS, AIA, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Alex has over 25 years of architectural experience and leads clients through the complexity of the design process. He has been successful achieving design solutions of distinction. Having worked with many clients and architects across the country, Alex understands the value of collaborative styleleadership and the need for consensus building when working with many stakeholders.

DAVID GODFROY, AIA, LEED AP, ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

David has more than 15 years of architectural experience managing projects, including new construction and renovation for a variety of clients and institutions. Davids creative abilities are augmented by his excellent coordination and communication skills, making him a valuable asset. David is a registered architect in Massachusetts, as well as a LEED Accredited Professional. As such, David strives to apply sustainable design ideals to each of the projects he works on.

Our teams have designed over 10,000 beds in the last decade from traditional dorms, suites, mini-suites to apartments. This work leverages unique features to positively transform entire campus precincts. The depth of this experience enhances our ability to foster collaborative relationships among diverse parties on college and university campuses, and the passing for creating sustainable environments are key factors critical to the success of the future of living/learning communities at the universities we serve.

LIVE

Student housing for everyone: from Freshmen to Graduates

Northeastern UniversityEast Village

BOSTON COLLEGE, 66 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE

249-bed residence hall; renovation

BOSTON COLLEGE, 2000 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE


BOSTON COLLEGE, KEYES HALL


BOSTON COLLEGE, ST. MARYS HALL

32 Jesuit Apartments; historic renovation

BROWN UNIVERSITY, KEENEY QUAD

625-bed residence hall; renovation, design-build

BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY, CRIMSON HALL

408-bed residence, dining and common spaces; new

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CRONKHITE GRADUATE CENTER

120-bed graduate residence, dining and common spaces; renovation

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, HOLDEN GREEN


HARVARD UNIVERSITY, ONE WESTERN AVE

common space renovation and exterior entrance additions

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, TRILOGY

main entrance, common & study spaces; renovation

JOHN HOPKINS MEDICAL INSTITUTE, 929

580-bed high-rise graduate residence hall; new

KENDRICK PLACE STUDENT HOUSING

104-bed residence hall; new, design-build

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, EAST VILLAGE

723-bed high-rise student residence hall; new

OLYMPIA PLACE STUDENT HOUSING

232-bed residence hall; new, design-build

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, MARSH HALL

525-bed new student residence hall; dining and student center

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, HAWK HALL

210-bed student residence hall; new, design-build

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, FAIRCHILD HALL


UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, GABLES HALL

400-bed student residence hall; new, design-build

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY, NEW HALL

410-bed residence hall; new

WHEELOCK COLLEGE, RIVERWAY HOUSE


University of New HampshireGables Hall

Boston CollegeSt. Marys Hall


University of HartfordHawk Hall

LIVE

Harvard UniversityCronkhite Graduate Center

John Hopkins Medical Institute929

Salem State UniversityMarsh Hall

Wheelock CollegeRiverway House

Fitting academic program space into a building is one of the most challenging, yet fulfilling, undertakings we face as architects. It requires a balance of formal academic space along with the less formal spill out space, social space and group work space. The needs of academic buildings are continuously evolving and therefore require a sensitivity to create a flexible environment to adapt to the changes that society and technology require. We have a varied range of experience, from laboratories to tiered classrooms, that serve greatly differing teaching styles.

Experience from laboratories to libraries

LEARN

BOSTON COLLEGE, HIGGINS HALL LABORATORIES

physics laboratory; renovation

animal care facility, wet labs, surgical suite; renovation

condensed matter laboratory; renovation

BOSTON COLLEGE, ST. MARYS HALL

communication and computer science departments; renovation

BOSTON COLLEGE, ST. WILLIAMS HALL

School of Theology and Ministry; renovation

BOSTON COLLEGE, BAXTER WONG LABORATORY

geology laboratory; renovation

BOSTON COLLEGE, SOCIAL WORK LIBRARY

study spaces, book stacks; renovation

BOSTON COLLEGE, DEVLIN HALL LABORATORIES

two molecular geology laboratories; renovation

rock crushing laboratory; renovation

SEM (Scanning Electronic Microscope) laboratory; renovation

BOSTON COLLEGE, MCGUINN HALL LABORATORIES

psychology laboratories; renovation, addition

CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, APPLIED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

teaching, and learning facility with computer oriented classrooms and lounges; new

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, TEACHING KITCHENS

new visitors center, facility for teaching, and full-service caf; renovation

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, HAMMOND STUDENT CENTER

library, classroom, and conference rooms; renovation

MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, EDUCATION & RESEARCH SPACE

physical therapy labs and classroom facilities; renovation


tiered and seminar style classrooms; new

TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CLINICAL SKILLS AND SIMULATION CENTER

clinical skills classrooms, lecture rooms, conference rooms; renovation

TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, SACKLER CENTER

academic classrooms, library / information commons; renovation

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS SOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC FACILITY

English and Humanities departments; renovation and addition

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, HAMILTON-SMITH HALL

English and Humanities departments; renovation and addition

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON; HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

laboratory medicine and research facility; renovation

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, GORDON LIBRARY & CAF

library and technology center; renovation


Tufts University School of MedicineSackler Center

Boston CollegePetrovich Psychology Lab

MGHInstitute of Health Professions

Boston CollegeSocial Work Library

LEARN

Fitchburg State UniversityHammond Student Center

Simmons CollegeFens Dining & Student Center

MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsEducation & Research Space

Boston CollegeBaxter Wong Laboratory

Time away from the academic rigor of college and university life is an essential to student success. Programming for student centers, athletic, fitness and wellness centers requires sensitivity to the unique values and desired amenities of each community. There must be very clear circulation, acoustics and appropriate finishes. A mix of both public and private space allows for comfort for everyone from the extrovert to the introvert. Our experience entails full athletic and student center programming for everything from game rooms to gymnasiums to dining halls and cafes.

Amenities to engage students, from fitness to art galleries

PLAY

BOSTON COLLEGE, MCELROY HALL

chocolate bar and cafe; renovation

BOSTON COLLEGE, MCGUINN HALL

Campus Center for Wealth and Philanthropy; renovation, addition

BOSTON COLLEGE, MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART

art museum; renovation and addition

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, HAMMOND STUDENT CENTER

campus thruway, including dining, game room, student resources, art gallery and

bookstore; renovation and addition

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CRONKHITE GRADUATE HALL

fitness, common space and dining; renovation

JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, 929 GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING

common space and dining; new


presidents board room & conference facility; new

OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CENTER FOR ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

student success center; programming and conceptual design

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, GASSETT FITNESS & RECREATION CENTER

fitness and recreation center; addition and renovation

SIMMONS COLLEGE, FENS DINING & STUDENT CENTER

dining and student center; renovation and addition

TUFTS UNIVERSITY, STEVE TISCH SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER

fitness and recreation center; addition and renovation, design-build

TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, SACKLER CENTER

fitness and common areas; renovation

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY SUNY, COMMUNITY BUILDING/STUDENT CENTER

commons and multipurpose space; feasibility study

NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE, STUDENT CENTER & DINING HALL

student commons and dining space; renovation

OREGON TECH, STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING

student engagement and enrollment programs; programming and precinct study

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, GORDON LIBRARY & CAF

cafe; renovation

Tufts UniversitySteve Tisch Sports & Fitness Center

Tufts UniversitySteve Tisch Sports & Fitness Center

PLAY

Boston CollegeMcMullen Museum of Art

Tufts University School of MedicineSackler Fitness Center

Salem State UniversityGassett Fitness & Recreation Center

Northeastern UniversityPresidents Board Room & Conference Facility

Johns Hopkins Medical InstituteOutdoor Lounge at 929

Northeastern UniversityEast Village Commons

Fitchburg State UniversityHammond Campus Center Art Gallery

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