higher-ed sector – saam architecture

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 and administrative areas

Campus security enhancements
Public safety and campus police
Fitness and athletic centers

services

Renovations
New construction
Building change-of-use
Space evaluation
Test fits
Planning studies

Programming
Facility restacks
Renderings and walkthroughs
Interior design
Graphics and wayfinding
Sustainable design

clients

Northeastern University
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bridgewater State University
Dean College

UMass Amherst
UMass Boston
UMass Lowell
UMass Medical School

selected work

Northeastern University 177 Huntington Avenue, Floors 5 + 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. Read more →

Location
Boston, MA

Completion
2023

Size
13,000 sf total

selected work

MIT B3 Provost Suite Renovation

Located off the Infinite Corridor in MIT’s historic Maclaurin Buildings, Saam transformed an existing suite of smaller offices into a spacious student lounge available to the entire MIT community. The challenge of constructing and designing a fresh space while maintaining existing architectural elements was accomplished. The renovation provides a bright, neutral backdrop, blending this building’s historic context with a subtle contemporary aesthetic. Read more →

Location
Cambridge, MA

Completion
2024

Size
404 sf

selected work

MIT B36 RLE Office Suite Renovation

Saam renovated an office suite on the 7th floor of MIT Building 36 for MIT’s leading multidisciplinary research organization, the Research Lab for Electronics (RLE), which explores groundbreaking analysis of atomic physics, biomedical science, and other complex phenomena. To accommodate the internal needs of the users and their collaborating partners, the new space includes a mix of individual and group work points and a relocated sound lab. Read more →

Location
Boston, MA

Completion
2023

Size
3,930 sf