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.
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.
location
Boston, MA
completion
2019
size
13,000 sf total
core team