Education
As a national leader in higher education programming and design, we uncover the unique attributes that define the colleges and universities’ values. We design academic spaces that foster diversity and connectivity as a literal and figurative investment in the future.
Education
As a national leader in higher education programming and design, we uncover the unique attributes that define the colleges and universities’ values. We design academic spaces that foster diversity and connectivity as a literal and figurative investment in the future.
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Connecting community
John M. O’Quinn Law Building
University of Houston
The new law center promotes community engagement while providing a modern, interdisciplinary legal education in a student-focused environment.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Our Approach to Academic Nursing Design
by Jeremiah FairbankNursing is a unique and demanding profession—one that requires an equally distinctive approach to education. With ongoing nursing shortages, preparing the next generation for long-term success is more critical than ever. With students required to...
Preview: Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg Center’s Integrated Timber Roofscape
By Matt Gifford, AIA, LEED AP, and Michael HarrisonThe new Bloomberg Student Center at Johns Hopkins University showcases a groundbreaking approach to mass‑timber roof design. It features 29 unique timber roofs, all engineered to appear as continuous, seamless...
Evolving Student-Centered Design at Johns Hopkins
By Matthew Gifford, AIA, LEED AP, and Kalyn Pavlinic, NCIDQ, LEED AP, IIDAThe transformation of student life at Johns Hopkins University is a story of evolution—one that our team began with the design of the Brody Learning Commons and has...
Student Life
Refreshing a legacy
Lehigh University
Clayton University Center
The transformative renovation to the Clayton University Center at Lehigh University conveys a graceful nod to the institution’s past, and a bold gesture to the school’s future.
Meet the Team
Bob Mohr, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Bob’s design practice over the past 20 years has spanned across the globe, working on a variety of project types and sizes ranging from the tiny to the territorial. He treats every project as a unique opportunity to create something meaningful and beautiful.
Matthew Gifford, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Matt’s collaborative approach to the design process has created highly sustainable, highly functional academic, library, and student life facilities. He is committed to developing solutions that are unique to each client’s culture and goals.
Jeremiah Fairbank
Director
Jeremiah is a senior architect specializing in the design of nursing schools, simulation labs, and academic spaces for healthcare professionals. With over 15 years of experience, he creates innovative and functional educational environments.
Expertise
Our academic and campus environment planning services create flexible higher education spaces that adapt for growth opportunities.