sector focus
defense
Saam’s defense sector is well-versed in the unique needs of defense agency clients and fully understands the sensitive nature of government defense facility design. From ground-up readiness centers and complex infrastructure upgrades to watershed studies and everything in between, our team provides solutions prioritizing security, cost efficiency, resilience, flexibility, and sustainability.
Saam combines design excellence with years of federal defense knowledge, allowing us to provide facilities that support each client’s unique mission effectively. Our team balances design excellence with federal standards and operational protocols, including United Facilities Criteria (UFC) and SpecsIntact.
Several differentiators, as noted in our Capabilities Statement, are that we are part of the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program through the Small Business Administration (SBA), we have Exceptional and Very Good CPARS ratings, and our remote work model affords us the flexibility to be agile and responsive to your needs across New England and beyond.
Work Area
MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, ME, NY, TX
Unique Identity ID (UEI)
QGK6K8KEMQM8
NAICS Codes
541310 / 541410
CAGE Code
7C1Y7
project types
- Administrative and workspace
- Airports and air force bases
- Classrooms, training, and simulation centers
- Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
- Emergency Response Centers (ERCs)
- Entry Control Points (ECPs)
- Military bases and facilities
- Pools and athletic centers
- National Guard readiness centers
- Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)
services
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- New construction
- Renovations
- Building and space evaluations
- Planning and feasibility studies
- Programming
- Military master planning
- Building change-of-use
- Value engineering studies
- Infrastructure upgrades
- Graphics and wayfinding
- Renderings and walkthroughs
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Historic preservation
- Military planning charrettes
- Watershed studies
- Sustainable design
clients
We have supported various clients, including federal agencies, in New England with architectural and interior design services over the past 10 years, including:
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Massachusetts Air National Guard (MAANG)
- Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Transportation Security Agency (TSA)
selected work
Hanscom Air Force Base, Building 1108
Saam designed the modernization of this facility to provide the best possible operational, energy-conserving, and cost-effective facility. Functional areas include admin office areas, classrooms, conference rooms, mail/office supply space, team rooms, business centers, nursing rooms, telephone rooms, law library, break rooms, and support spaces. Read more →
Location
Hanscom AFB,
Bedford, MA
Completion
2018
Size
77,000 sf
core team
diana nicklaus
FAIA, LEED BD+C, MCPPO
president + ceo
diana ostberg
AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
vice president + coo
koos louw
SAIA, SACAP
design principal
rudy caron
AIA, LEED BD+C, LEED ID+C, NCARB
defense sector leader
leah fannon
AIA, NCARB
senior associate
roslyn child
AIA, NCARB
senior associate
kristin tedford
AIA, NCIDQ, NCARB, LEED GA, WELL AP
senior associate
gizelle hourani
AIA
associate
lindsay addonizio
NCIDQ
associate + interior designer