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Designing the future of pediatric medicine
Boston Children’s Hospital
Hale Family Building
In 1912, we broke ground on our first project with Boston Children’s Hospital. More than a century later, we’re partnering with the hospital again, this time to spearhead the largest expansion in its history.
The Latest
A New Standard for Wellness & Sustainability at Johns Hopkins
Join Principal Matthew Gifford, AIA, LEED AP, and Associate Principal Kalyn Pavlinic, NCIDQ, LEED AP, IIDA, at Tradeline’s College & University Facilities 2026. They will be joined by Amanda Garvey, Vice President at Thornton...
Student Housing Is Affordable Housing
By Pete Rasmussen, AIA, NCARBAcross the country, universities and their surrounding communities are grappling with the shared challenge of housing affordability. While conversations about skyrocketing rents often focus on families, local...
2026 ACUI Facility Design Award: Lehigh University Clayton University Center
The Clayton University Center at Lehigh University was recognized with a 2026 ACUI Facility Design Award in the Projects More than $55 Million category. These awards were created to celebrate excellence in the design of student-centered...
Reimagining Birth Through Design
Join Senior Architect, Clinical Experience Planner Deb Polzin-Rosenberg, RN, AIA, at University of New England for a presentation at the Maternal Health Innovation Expo. Deb will be joined by Kim Holden, AIA, CABD, Founder of Doula x...
Planning with Purpose: Building Trust and Resiliency in Higher Education
As higher education faces mounting challenges during increasingly uncertain times, integrated planning is essential. Join Principal Janette S. Blackburn, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, for the closing keynote of The Society for College and...
WoodWorks Innovation Network Spotlights Bloomberg Student Center
The WoodWorks Innovation Network showcased John Hopkins University’s Bloomberg Student Center. WIN showcases mass timber and innovative light-frame projects and their design and construction teams.One of the most complex mass timber...
Holistic Renewal for the Next Generation of Learners
by Amanda Vigneau, IIDA, NCIDQFor over a century, Wellesley College’s Clapp Library has been a cornerstone of academic life—a place where students gather to study, explore, and connect. When our team partnered with the college to reimagine this beloved building, the...
Integrated Planning for Mind and Body at Wellesley College
Join Principal David Whitehill, AIA, at The Society for College and University Planning North Atlantic 2026 Regional Conference. Together with Wellesley College’s Assistant Director of Design Alvin Hung and Boston University’s Associate...
Sunrise Session: Codes Are Your Friend
Join Principal Jason Costello, AIA, LEED AP, at the American Society for Healthcare Engineering 2026 PDC Summit. Together with representatives from CannonDesign, Code Red, HKS, and RWJ Barnabas, Jason will present on the intricacies of the...
More Than Walls: Transforming Lehigh’s Legacy to Cultivate Community Through Purposeful Space
Associate Principal Amanda Vigneau, IIDA, NCIDQAssociate Principal Katie Chambers, AIA, EDAC, LEED APHow can student centers and student life facilities foster a deep sense of inclusivity and belonging, while also being adaptable and...
A constellation of space 150 years in the making
Bloomberg Student Center
Johns Hopkins University
The Bloomberg Student Center forms a new social engagement hub for the entire Johns Hopkins University community.
Meet the Team
Angela Watson, FAIA, LEED AP
President and CEO
Angela focuses on creating environments that support people in learning, teaching, and collaborating. Her passion for teaching in both the classroom and studio makes her a leader who fosters a collaborative team process that elevates all members to their full potential.
Luke Voiland, AIA, LEED AP
Managing Principal
Luke oversees both practice and market strategy nationally for the firm. He brings an inquisitive approach to the design process while advocating for design responses that create responsive, collaborative environments.
Derek Noble, AIA, LEED AP
Principal, VP of Marketing + BD
Derek brings more than 25 years of experience in architectural and interior design, space programming and planning, site design, and construction methodology. His passion for the profession and connecting people and ideas is evident in his work.