Flansburgh Architects

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.

New Photography Alert! Vanderweil Engineers partnered with project architect, Flansburgh Architects, to design the new David Mindess Elementary School in Ashland, MA. This 105,000 sf facility was created to accommodate nearly 650 students in grades 3-5, offering a modern educational environment with state-of-the-art facilities. Our team provided #MEPFP engineering services, along with technology and electronic security systems, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Geothermal heat pumps provide heating and cooling and the school was designed to be #NetZero Ready, including provisions for solar #photovoltaic panels. Photography: © Robert Benson Photography

The New Provincetown Police Department Situated on the corner of Route 6 and Shank Painter Road in Provincetown Massachusetts the new Police Station sits prominently on a small section of greenery creating a new gateway into the town. The clean and timeless geometry of the Cape Cod architecture with a centralized gabled roof, cedar shingles, and board and batten façade ties in well with the fabric of the Town. The Post and Board façade as well as the Galvanized Steel Piling facades complement the marine structures found throughout this seaside community. The abundance of natural light is created with the use of large modern windows and glass-framed gable ends to enhance the office environment within the associated workspaces. The glass-filled gable ends with double-height spaces are shaded by cedar wood battens to provide both shading and security from the site below. These gable ends incorporate LED color-changing lights that provide a community symbol for activities in town such as pride week and breast cancer awareness through an expression of light. For more information about this project, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/ebH7H_bS Engineers Design Group, Structural Engineer Bala Consulting Engineers, MEP/FP Coastal Engineering Company (now part of Tighe & Bond) Engineering Co., Civil LeBlanc Jones Landscape, Landscape Architect Ellana Construction Consultants, Inc., Cost Estimator LAB [3.2] Architecture, Interior Architect Environmental Partners, OPM Robert Benson, Photography Town of Provincetown

Flansburgh Welcomes Michele Baldock to the Team Michele Baldock, AIA has over 27 years of architectural design experience, specializing in educational spaces. Her expertise spans all phases of project development, from conceptual design through construction administration, with a strong emphasis on engineering coordination, technical detailing, and the creation of distinctive design solutions. Before joining Flansburgh, Michele contributed her expertise to notable firms including Sasaki, SMMA, Elkus Manfredi, and Schwartz/Silver Architects. Her portfolio includes a wide range of K-12, higher education, and civic projects, demonstrating her versatility and dedication to designing impactful learning environments.

Trinity Rep’s Addition and Renovation Design Nears Completion The design for the additions and renovations to the Lederer Theater at Trinity Repertory Company is nearing completion. Initiated in 2017, this project aligns with the centennial of the original Emery’s Majestic Theatre and focuses on three key priorities: enhancing accessibility for both the public and staff, expanding the building to support educational and community programming, and fully renovating the Chace Theatre. Construction is expected to begin prior to 2025. Trinity Repertory Company, located in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, is dedicated to reinventing the public square through dramatic art that stimulates, educates, and engages a diverse community in ongoing dialogue. Known for its nationally recognized stage productions and professional artistic and resident company, Trinity Rep also offers graduate training programs in partnership with Brown University, lifelong learning opportunities, and arts education programs for K-12 students. Watercolor by Dongik Lee

Flansburgh Welcomes Wen-Yang Lin and Ryan Decker to the Team We are pleased to announce that Flansburgh Architects is welcoming two new architects to our studio. Wen-Yang Lin, AIA, and Ryan Decker, AIA, join our Boston office, bringing a wealth of experience and talent to our team. We are excited to have them on board and look forward to the innovative contributions they will make to our projects. Wen-Yang is a registered architect in Massachusetts with over 11 years of experience. He has delivered a diverse range of projects across the USA, Asia, and the Middle East. Before joining Flansburgh, Wen-Yang worked at Elkus Manfredi and CambridgeSeven. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and playing badminton and basketball. Ryan is a licensed architect with over 13 years of professional experience, specializing in a diverse range of project typologies and scales, ranging from ground-up institutional buildings to custom millwork installations. Prior to joining Flansburgh, Ryan worked at ACTWO Architects, where he contributed to numerous projects across Southern New England. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys cycling, hiking, and spending time with his family at the beach.

Steel Structure Complete for New Student Center at Perkiomen School The erection of the steel for the New Student Center at the Perkiomen School is now complete. Located at the crossroads of several campus pathways, this 18,000-square-foot building offers various shared spaces for students to use and enhance their skills in a centralized public setting. The design is inspired by the traditional bank barns found throughout rural Pennsylvania, featuring four intersecting gables that form the atrium's complex geometry. Concrete is being poured this week, with the project set for completion in spring 2025. Project Team Flansburgh Architects, Architect Boston Building Consultants, Structural T&M Associates and M Associates, MEP/FP and Civil Art of Dance, Photo Click link below for more information about project. https://lnkd.in/eTHPfHq2

Flansburgh is pleased to announce that several of our completed projects will be featured in the soon to be released Creating the Regenerative School by by Alan Ford (Editor), Kate Mraw (Editor), Besty del Monte (Editor). The projects featured include the American International School of Zagreb, the American School Foundation of Guadalajara, and Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab. Creating the Regenerative School profiling case studies from around the world that exemplify best practices in creating healthy, climate appropriate learning environments for early learners through high school with designs that are not only beautiful places to learn, but embrace restorative principles—enhancing the lives of the occupants, the environment, and the community they reside in. Purchase on Amazon here: https://lnkd.in/eExw7Y2c Purchase at Barnes & Noble here: https://lnkd.in/eDnDHrE9

The new David Mindess Elementary School is located in a distinctly New England landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and near a historic main street. Nestled into a wooded hillside in Ashland, MA, the building's compact footprint creates unique outdoor nooks and gardens, providing direct access to the surrounding natural environment. Overlooking an expansive wetland, the site expands educational opportunities beyond the classroom. This LEED Silver-certified facility accommodates 635 students and 65 staff. The building features a high-performance envelope, geothermal wells, a hybrid heat pump system, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, rainwater management, and a low-maintenance landscape that further contributes to its sustainable design. Future renewables will allow the building to meet the town’s net zero energy goals. For more information about this project, click the link below https://lnkd.in/eNEC9MRQ Thanks to the Ashland Community and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for their invaluable support in making this project a reality. Project Team Architects: Flansburgh Architects Principal-in-Charge: Kent Kovacs Project Manager: Bill Beatrice Project Designers: Roberta Nardi & Zach Mang Photographer: Robert Benson Landscape Architect: STIMSON Studios  Civil Engineer: Nitsch Engineering MEP: Vanderweil Engineers Structural Engineer: Engineers Design Group Sustainability: The Green Engineer Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment: Stefura Associates Inc Construction Manager: Shawmut Design and Construction OPM: Compass/The Vertex Companies LLC