The July issue of International Association of Museum Facility Administrators (IAMFA) member magazine Papyrus features as behind-the-scenes look at the preservation and reuse of one of the oldest synagogues in Washington, DC, into the new Capital Jewish Museum. The article is authored by Bettina Neudert-Brown, Susan Pommerer and James W. Shepherd, AIA, LEED AP, APT RP, co-written with our construction partners Jack Trainor and Naomi Doddington of Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5TZ5TKH #HistoricPreservation #MuseumDesign #IAMFA
SmithGroup
Architecture and Planning
Detroit, MI 62,024 followers
An award-winning, global, integrated design firm on a mission to Design a Better Future.
About us
Founded by architect Sheldon Smith in 1853, our “born on” date might suggest that we’re a traditional design and engineering firm, but we left old-fashioned mindsets behind decades ago. Today, SmithGroup is an award-winning, multi-national organization that employs research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Working across 20 offices in the U.S. and China, our network of 1,400 experts is committed to excellence in strategy, design and delivery—giving rise to new and innovative processes and methodologies that are redefining the way we work. Our integrated practice offers depth in all disciplines serving the built and natural environment, including architecture, engineering (coastal, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing), landscape architecture, urban design and environmental science. Our specialists—from artists and engineers, to nurses, workplace strategists and beyond—develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. Blending artistry, technology, planning, research and strategy, we partner with clients to up-end disruptors redefining their businesses and solve challenges impacting their worlds. Whether tasked to develop a business model, workflow processes, a campus master plan, a building, an energy model, or a strategic plan, our integrated team of experts relentlessly explores and refines until they arrive at a solution that realizes success at every scale of a project. Our ability to blend aesthetics with performance, sustainability, and resiliency to create a better tomorrow—for clients, employees, the community, the environment, and our collective future—has earned recognition from top-ranking institutions, publications and design authorities the world over.
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http://www.smithgroup.com
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- Architecture and Planning
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Detroit, MI
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- Privately Held
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- 1853
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- Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Landscape Design/Urban Planning, and Interiors
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We had the pleasure of employing more than 60 interns in locations across our firm this summer. Please join us in celebrating our amazing cohort of 2024 interns on this National Intern Day with a peek into how they are making the most of their summer at SmithGroup. Thank you to all our interns and especially to our intern contributors to this video. We enjoyed learning and growing together! #NationalInternDay #SummerAtSmithGroup #DesignABetterFuture #intern #interns #internship
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: The City of Tolleson, Arizona embraces the belief that vibrant cities require modern, safe and welcoming facilities that support a broad range of community services and needs. Committed to further improving the quality of life for current and future residents, the city invested in a new civic center that celebrates the town’s caring community, rich history and promotes collaboration, transparency, equity, inclusion and inspiration. Fiscal responsibility, longevity, flexibility and community engagement were key considerations that helped guide all aspects of this resilient, ADA accessible, multi-purpose facility. This 47,900-square-foot complex (designed by SmithGroup) is a community destination featuring administrative offices; a flexible, multi-use council chamber and adjacent courtyard for indoor and outdoor public and private events; and a public library with a bookstore, public computers and meeting rooms, and a variety of age-appropriate spaces programmed for the varying needs of children, teens and adults. The facility also includes a new senior center and multi-purpose room that accommodates a range of daily activities and larger events such as luncheons, presentations, fiestas and more. This flex room opens onto a new public patio and greenspaces that further extend the functionality of the space. Unique to this facility, the Tolleson Civic Center also serves as the community’s repository for the historic events and memories depicted in the statues, plaques, landscaping, pathways and ever-changing murals proudly created by local artists. #TollesonCommunity #HaydonConstruction #civicengagement #cityhall #designabetterfuture
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Chee Keong Lin has been elevated to lead our Health Studio in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. With over 30 years of award-winning experience, he has delivered healthcare projects of all scales, from billion-dollar hospital towers to small renovations. His ability to encourage authenticity, listen effectively and encourage mutual investment has been pivotal to each project’s success, including one of the first healthcare projects to use progressive design/build delivery. He looks forward to continuing to partner with our clients to create innovative, patient-focused environments that address the healthcare demands of tomorrow. #HealthcareDesign #DesignABetterFuture
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Congratulations to our partners McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and UC Davis Health on today's groundbreaking milestone! The UC Davis Health California Tower will not only provide a place of healing through thoughtful patient and staff-centered design, but it will meet the #healthcare needs of the future through innovative medical planning and technologies. We are proud to play a role in bringing this transformative healthcare facility to life!
We're thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of the UC Davis Health California Tower project, a design-build collaboration between UC Davis Health, McCarthy, and SmithGroup! This transformative 910,000-square-foot, $3.7 billion healthcare facility in Sacramento is set to redefine patient care and community health. With 334 private inpatient rooms, advanced medical services, and a strong commitment to sustainability, this state-of-the-art tower will enhance health outcomes and support the socioeconomic fabric of our region. Congratulations to all involved in this milestone project! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g43dNbhg #HealthcareConstruction #DesignBuild #McCarthyBuild
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This Monday, join us at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Annual Conference where our colleagues Tricia Beck, AIA, LEED AP and Monteil Crawley, AIA,LEED AP will team up with Michigan State University’s (MSU) inspiring leaders Sharron Reed-Davis and Genyne L. Royal, Ph.D. Together, they’ll dive into the student-led journey behind MSU’s brand-new multicultural center. Discover how this versatile space is set to become a vibrant hub for diverse cultural activities, fostering inclusivity and wellbeing across the campus community. Don’t miss out on this enlightening session! Conference details: https://ow.ly/Y4Bf50SFwSt. #SCUPAnnualConference #HigherEducation #DesignABetterFuture
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Please join us in celebrating Toni Candanedo, one of our talented landscape designers who has been recognized as a Rising Star by Healthcare Design! This honor celebrates individuals who have been involved in #healthcaredesign for fewer than ten years but are poised to become the industry's next great innovators and leaders. Toni's expertise, vision, and ability to connect interior and exterior healing environments is advancing our collective ability to design a better future for our #healthcare partners. We're looking forward to celebrating you at the HCD Conference Expo in October, Toni! https://ow.ly/iKpG50SFGSh #DesignABetterFuture #HCDCon
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Join us at the NACUBO Annual Meeting in Chicago! 📅 Sunday, 7/21: Chris Purdy is set to engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion about incorporating DEI into the planning, design and investment in facilities on campuses today and into the future. 📅 Tuesday, 7/23: Dive into a dynamic conversation led by Douglas Kozma on academic consolidation, strategic reinvestment, program innovation/reinvention, facility right-sizing and assets for enhancing the student experience. Register here: https://ow.ly/jKe050SETiI. #NACUBO #HigherEducation #DesignABetterFuture
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Congratulations to UC Davis Health Facilities Planning and Development, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and our entire project team on this exciting milestone for the expansion of the UC Davis Health's Emergency Department. We look forward to our continued collaboration and more milestones to come!
This morning, we celebrated UC Davis Health’s state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED) expansion. The 22,000-square-foot space adds 24 beds, including ED observation beds, allowing the emergency department to expand and continue to provide the services and care our patients deserve. This expansion is Phase 1 of adding observation beds to the ED. Once the California Tower opens in 2030, Phase 2 will add 10 more beds. Thank you to all involved! McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. SmithGroup Cambridge CM, Inc.
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As the sun shines bright and the MLB #AllStarGame takes center stage tonight, it’s the perfect reminder to begin planning for your next summer slammer. Summer is prime time for campus upgrades. Our colleague, Stephen Feige, AIA LEED AP, shares top strategies to make your summer renovation a grand slam. ⚾️☀️🏟️ Read more: https://ow.ly/voWQ50SCARh. #SummerSlammers #HigherEducation #DesignABetterFuture