Town Of Wakefield: Designer Selected In High School Feasibility Study Process

Press release from the Town of Wakefield:

August 23, 2021 - 2:21pm

Wakefield Memorial High School is undertaking a Feasibility Study in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to determine whether a renovation, addition/renovation, or new school should be constructed. On August 2, the MSBA Designer Selection Panel (DSP), shortlisted three designers from a group of ten highly qualified design firms that submitted proposals. 

At the August 17 DSP meeting, Arrowstreet in association with Moody Nolan, Dore & Whittier in association with Finegold Alexander, and SMMA were interviewed. The DSP voted SMMA as the top-ranked firm.  The School Building Committee will now enter into the fee negotiations and contract phase with SMMA.

In September 2021, a Community Forum will be scheduled to introduce SMMA to the residents of Wakefield, to discuss the Feasibility Study process, and to engage the community.  Visit https://wakefieldmhsproject.com for project updates and upcoming events.

SMMA is an employee-owned firm that remains true to their founders’ vision of approaching design as a deeply collaborative process.  The unique multi-disciplinary nature of their practice serves as a strength. Their culture places design at the forefront through visual artistry and unlimited access to multi-disciplinary design talent and leadership. SMMA maximizes their value through early involvement and a convergence of artistic and technical focus that speaks directly to the needs of their clients. As pioneers of an integrated design methodology, they strive to redefine the way the industry works.  Learn more about SMMA and their work at https://smma.com.

This press release was produced by the Town of Wakefield.The views expressed here are the author’s own.