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higher education medical library
- boston

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Phased renovation of a 1965 Brutalist building that reimagines the first floor to add a café, bookstore, event room and maker space, while the lower level contains the collaboration spaces and meeting rooms. The renovation meets the institution's Green Building Standards for Healthy Materials and supports the Library’s Healthcare Without Harm Initiative in furnishings and design.

2025 Boston Preservation Alliance Achievement Award
2022 IIDA New England Education (under 30,000 SF) Award
2022 ALA / IIDA Library Interior Design Award 

2025 Architect's Newspaper award for Best in Design, Building Renovation- Education

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Architect: Shepley Bulfinch

Photographer: Robert Benson

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higher education institution
-cambridge, ma

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10,000SF addition + 55,000SF renovation of the original 1911 building providing a new café, 200-seat multipurpose space and a new multifaith space among other improvements. This renovation and expansion created a welcoming, energy efficient and modern environment for students, faculty and staff. This project is LEED Platinum certified.

2024 BSA Built Design Excellence Award for Adaptive Reuse, Renovation or Historic Preservation
2023 AIA New England Architecture Award
2022 IES Interior Lighting Design, Merit Award
2022 IES Section Award, Honorable Mention
2022 SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture, Honorable Mention 
2022 Robert H. Kuehn, Jr. Award, Preservation Massachusetts
2021 AN (Architect's Newspaper) Best of Design Awards, Honorable Mention, Building Renovation Category

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Architect: Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects)

Photographer: Chuck Choi

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multifamily buildings

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800,000SF across two new buildings (89-99 East Dedham Street) containing over 300 units each, located in Boston's historic South End. Scope of the project includes lighting design for units, corridors, all exterior lighting and all amenity spaces including multiple level rooftop spaces and a pool on building 89. This building is LEED Silver and Fitwel certified.

Architect: CBT

Photographer: Ed Wonsek Art Works, Flaunt

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Italian food emporium- los angeles 

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70,000SF of restaurants, take-out, cafes, a cooking school and an extensive marketplace. For this new location, the design was infused with a California aesthetic creating a timeless and modern atmosphere for locals and tourists. This project is LEED Gold certified.

2018 USGBC LA, Sustainable Innovation Awards, Water

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Architect: STUDIOS Architecture

Photographer: Eric Laignel

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university student union 
- pennsylvania

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75,000SF renovation transforming the 157-year-old student union building into a modern student hub while honoring its historic significance. Inside. The reimagined spaces for dining, socializing, meetings, collaboration and inclusive learning environments were designed to recede when architectural details take center stage, while others make bold statements, adding energy and interest to the space. Scope included all interior and exterior lighting. This project is LEED Silver certified.

2025 IES Illumination Award of Merit
2025 IES Boston/Rhode Island Section, Lighthouse Award
2025 IES Section Award of Merit, Interior Lighting Design
2025 CoreNet New England Awards of Excellence, Best New Large Workplace 

2025 Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year finalist - Large Higher Education 

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Architect: Gensler

Photographer: Connie Zhou

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data security company office

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Renovation and expansion of two historic Boston seaport buildings. The office includes a two-story atrium entrance, breakout rooms, meeting spaces and private offices. 

Architect: Gensler

Photographer: Mike Worthington

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flagship retail store - boston

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Remodel of a prime Newbury Street location to the first US 'concept' store with a curated experience and advanced tech including a a 3D foot scanner. 

Architect: Jones Arch

Photographer: owner

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Italian food emporium - boston

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45,000SF of restaurants, take-out, cafés, a cooking school, wine store and a large retail marketplace. This unique brand required coordinating dining, retail and food service lighting. This project is LEED Gold certified.

2018 IES Section Award
2018 IES Illumination Award of Merit

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Architect: STUDIOS Architecture

Photographer: Eric Laignel

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pharmaceutical headquarters

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600,000SF in Boston’s Seaport District with over 1,000 employees. The Lighting Power Density (LPD) came in 30% under code and over 25% of all lighting fixtures on the entire project have material transparency labels. This project is LEED Platinum certified.

2025 IES Illumination Award of Merit
2025 IES Boston/Rhode Island Section, Lighthouse Award
2025 IES Section Award of Merit, Interior Lighting Design
2025 CoreNet New England Awards for Excellence, Best New Large Workplace 

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Architect: Gensler

Photographer: Connie Zhou

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public library 

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​Full library renovation and expansion (from 22,00SF to 31,000SF) to improve access to technology and create much needed community and meeting spaces.

Architect: Finegold Alexander Architects

Photographer: Raj Das

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private school library

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52,000SF renovation to update original 1929 and 1987 wings to help create an updated academic and social center on campus. 

Over 90% of the existing building structure and 50% of the interior materials were re-used on the project.

View a quick renovation overview video here

2021 Preservation Massachusetts, Robert H. Kuehn, Jr. Award
2020 IES Section Award

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Architect: Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects)

Photographer: Peter Vanderwarker

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private law firm

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29,000 SF new office fit-out for global law firm featuring a creative and high-end approach to functional lighting.

Architect: Visnick & Caulfield

Photographer: Neil Alexander

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synagogue - new york

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Brand new 10,000 SF synagogue featuring a 300-seat worship space of interior timber construction with a 60x35 foot high window behind the altar.  Scope also included a community court, and administration spaces.

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