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sector focus

higher ed

Saam’s higher education team understands the dynamic landscape and diverse needs of academic institutions. From new buildings to transformative renovations, we are committed to designing spaces that empower academic excellence, foster collaboration, and enhance campus life. We specialize in creating environments that are flexible, adaptable, and sustainable.

We go beyond design, immersing ourselves in the unique culture and mission of each institution, ensuring that our designs reflect your campus community. By listening attentively and understanding the intricacies of your campus, we deliver culturally inclusive spaces that inspire learning, innovation, and belonging.

project types

Classrooms
Research facilities
Student life spaces
Office + administrative areas
Campus security enhancements
Public safety + campus police
Fitness + athletic centers

services

Renovations
New construction
Building repositioning
Space evaluation
Test fits
Planning studies
Programming
Facility restacks
Renderings + walkthroughs
Interior design
Graphics + wayfinding
Sustainable design

clients

Saam’s collective higher education experience includes work at:

Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Dean College
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northeastern University
UMass Amherst
UMass Boston
UMass Lowell
UMass Medical School

selected work

Northeastern University 177 Huntington Avenue, Floors 5 and 6

This project consisted of a full renovation of floors 5 and 6 at the 177 Huntington Avenue Tower near the NEU Boston campus. At 6,500-square-feet each, the project was tailored for the Khoury College of Computer Science Cybersecurity Group. Each floor includes private offices for professors, open office areas for post-docs and graduate students, conference spaces, open collaboration zones, lab spaces, and a kitchen/break area.

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location

Boston, MA

completion

2023

size

13,000 sf total

selected work

Northeastern University 177 Huntington Avenue, Floors 13 and 22

Also at the 177 Huntington Avenue Tower, this project required gut renovation of multiple floors and created an open, inviting environment that brings the academic and administrative groups together. Floors 13 and 22 each include a 6,500-square-foot fitout of academic space, including areas for professors, post-docs, and graduate students that provide support spaces, IT closet, kitchen, conference rooms, huddle space, and a seminar area.

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location

Boston, MA

completion

2019

size

13,000 sf total

core team