Center 63

Nichols School Class of 1963 Center for Science and Mathematics turns 10 at the end of this year! A few little-known facts about one of our favorite local projects:

The original concept of the building is based on the X form and striations of the chromosome
The ceilings are designed to optimize natural light – they are sloped upwards towards the exterior north and south walls
The internal mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are intentionally exposed to allow for observation of how buildings work
All of laboratory ceilings are made of laminated paper
The gardens and the permeable paving in the parking lot drain to underground retention tanks that slow the flow of water into the municipal system

Find out more about the Nichols Center for Science and Mathematics project.

Design Technology

A|r was one of the first firms in the country to integrate full scale Building Information Modeling (BIM) project execution into our practice. Our team leverages BIM capabilities to create highly intelligent models, providing sophisticated visualizations which inform and optimize design, budget and schedules.

Performance Space Design

March is Music in Our Schools Month, and this March we celebrate the performing arts and spaces that support the inclusive and energizing experience of live performance.

Historic Preservation

Our cities may have gone quiet these past months, but this time of stillness is a mere nano-second in the lifetime of our great historic places.

Waterways

Our great waterways create a sense of place and connect us to the industrial heritage of our region. We have teamed with community stakeholders to build inviting civic spaces and bolster community engagement within these important spaces.

Universal Design for Public Comfort Stations

We strive to design for all at every level of the built environment. We are looking beyond Gender Neutral design to Universally designed bathrooms, or comfort stations – conceived to be accessible to all people, regardless of gender expression, age, ability, belief, and social structure.

Flex Classrooms

We know that a learning experience has as much to do with our environment as it does the teachers and students that create those experiences. After the past year, we have all gained a profound appreciation of how important these are to foster development and ignite a love for learning.

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