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The David Mindess Elementary School in Ashland, MA, received an Honor Award at the AIA Central Massachusetts 2024 Design Awards. The prestigious recognition was presented during a ceremony at the Top of the Tower in Worcester, MA, on Saturday, November 16th. This year’s jury, composed of a distinguished group of architects from the AIA Atlanta chapter, recognized the school for its exceptional architectural design. The project designer, Flansburgh Architects under the direction of Principal Kent Kovacs, AIA, was joined at the event by key stakeholders including Jim Adams, Superintendent of Ashland Public Schools, the School Building Committee, representatives from the Town, Owners Project Manager The Vertex Companies LLC, and Construction Manager Shawmut Design and Construction. The 105,000 square-foot building was developed in collaboration with the project team, the community of Ashland and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Link to Project https://lnkd.in/eHUaPxA7 Photo of School By Robert Benson

Archinect has just featured Saigon South International School | New Middle School and STEAM Design Center, #ArchinectProjects Check out the full project details on Archinect https://lnkd.in/eb2uzdPB

Join us on November 6th and 7th at the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) and Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.) Annual Joint Conference in Hyannis, MA! Visit Flansburgh Architects at booth #42 in the exhibitor hall, and let’s discuss the unique challenges and opportunities within your educational community. With over 60 years of experience in designing forward-thinking, innovative learning environments, we’re excited to share our passion for schools and exchange insights to help support your district’s vision. We look forward to connecting with you! Link to event below https://lnkd.in/dtKi4zw4

The new Gilder Center at Northfield Mount Hermon has been featured on Educational Snapshots.

The new Bill ’67 and Peter ’71 Alfond Coastal Research Center at The Governor's Academy has been featured on Educational Snapshots.

Flansburgh Architects is honored to announce that the Bill ’67 and Peter ’71 Alfond Coastal Research Center at The Governor's Academy has been recognized with a Merit Award. The award was presented at the annual AIA New England Design Awards ceremony, hosted by AIA Maine last weekend in Portland, Maine. Members of the design team were joined at the event by Jon Douglas, CFO of Governor’s Academy, to celebrate this achievement. The jury shared the following comments about the project. Thoughtfully and accessibly sited within the sprawling Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, the Coastal Research Center employs a material and detailing strategy along with multi-sensory and highly immersive learning environment. One that may create a higher level of awareness of the visitor’s surroundings.??Even with photographs alone this building evokes those sensory feelings; that it will inspire deep connections to the world that it aims to help to protect. The Center is situated in the Refuge’s complex landscape in a way that communicates a lite touch, a subtle presence, and that offers an orienting, panoramic view over the landscape and varied watercourse biomes, promising a rich hands-on learning experience. The building’s use of sustainable materials, passive cooling strategies, and educational features like bio-swales and a floating dock reflect a commitment to both ecological stewardship and community engagement. Link to Project https://lnkd.in/eTANK4Zr

The new Middle School and STEAM Design Center at Saigon South International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has been featured on Architectural Record.

Excited to share that the Bill ’67 and Peter ’71 Alfond Coastal Research Center at The Governor's Academy has been featured on ArchDaily! This project exemplifies biophilic design, supporting education, coastal research and conservation. Check out the link to learn more about this project. https://lnkd.in/ePamFhwR Photography by Robert Benson

The Flansburgh team recently visited the Bill ’67 and Peter ’71 Alfond Coastal Research Center at The Governor's Academy’s Academy in Byfield, MA. The tour was jointly led by the Director of the Bass Institute, the Director of Facilities, and the Design Team. The group explored the facility and learned how the center has become a focal point for interdisciplinary learning, supporting not only the sciences, but also art, math, history, and student well-being. The center’s connection to the Great Marsh enhances its serene atmosphere, offering students a retreat for focused study. Through partnerships with various organizations, the center hosts guest scientists and supports conservation efforts, including a program researching Blanding’s turtles, a threatened species in Massachusetts.? Highlights of the tour included visiting the wet lab, and the exploring the facility’s connection to the surrounding ecosystem. The team enjoyed strolling on the elevated, low-impact ramp through the woodland, an environmentally sensitive transition to the coastal marsh. Along this path, students have developed an educational nature walk, offering signage to inform visitors about the local flora and fauna. Click link below for more information about this project https://lnkd.in/eTANK4Zr

Envisioning the Future at Escola Americana de Campinas David Croteau and Madeleine Le recently visited Escola Americana de Campinas (EAC) to begin the development of a new master plan. Immersed in the verdant 15-acre campus, The Flansburgh team participated in an in-depth tour of the campus grounds, capturing photographs of the rich landscapes, architectural forms, local materials, and cherished spaces that define the school's character. Following the tour they began the collaborative journey of visioning, engaging with students, user groups, and school leadership. Through dialogue and interaction, they gathered valuable insights and ideas, laying the foundation for the planning process. EAC is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school in Campinas, Brazil, serving students ages 2 to 19.