As one of only seven buildings on the Orono campus with large learning spaces, Little Hall was in desperate need of an update. The renovation of the existing lecture room 120B in Little gave the University an opportunity to explore the benefits of a large learning space. Deep seating platforms, fixed collaboration counters with electrical outlets, and...Read More

Johnson Roberts Associates has been providing University of Massachusetts, Lowell with house doctor services since 2012. Over that time, we have successfully collaborated on 11 projects totaling $2,970,000 (average cost $270K) including: Various dormitory renovationsElevator studyPower plant demoConcert hall studyAdministrative office renovations Durgin Hall (rendering)Durgin Hall Lobby (rendering)Fox Hall “On behalf of the University of...Read More

We are on our third House Doctor contract with Tufts (starting in 2015) and we continue to have an excellent working relationship with this revered academic institution. 51 Winthrop Street (Medford, MA)This former church is an ideal location for University use. Frequent meetings with the leadership of the University identified possible uses that could be served...Read More

We have successfully completed many renovation and repair projects for the Massachusetts School Building Authority, including these: East Street Elementary School East Street Elementary School (Ludlow, MA – 2016)Roof replacement, boiler replacement, and full facility accessibility upgrades. Design Team secured multiplecompliance variances with the MA AAB resulting in cost savings to Owner. Project constructed in...Read More

NECC Library Classroom Johnson Roberts Associates has been providing Northern Essex Community College with House Doctor services since 2013. Over that time, we have successfully collaborated on many projects including: NECC Building B & E Swing Space ClassroomsRenovation of underutilized space on the lower level of the interconnected Buildings B&E to create four new classrooms,...Read More

This project includes a comprehensive renovation of the second floor of the school facility at 255 Bent Street. Originally designed as biotech research and office space, the second floor has been completely redesigned to provide much needed school community gathering and eating spaces. This three-month ‘summer-slammer’ includes a gut renovation of the 3,500-SF space and...Read More

Johnson Roberts Associates has been providing Bridgewater State University with house doctor services since 2012. Over that time, we have successfully collaborated on 7 projects (totaling $5,855,000 – average cost $836K), including: Campus center renovationsDining commons renovationsKitchen upgrades & equipment replacementInstitute of Social Justice designEnclosure to screen the new refrigerated room, generator and existing HVAC...Read More

While a principal at Tappé Associates, Jeffrey Davis, AIA, led multiple projects for Norwell Public Schools, beginning with a Facility Master Plan. To develop the Facility Master Plan, Jeff’s team completed a comprehensive assessment of physical conditions of overall educational physical plant in Norwell. Additionally, the team confirmed projected enrollment and reprogrammed the grades PK-12...Read More

Founded in 1866, Maine Central Institute (in Pittsfield, Maine) is one of the oldest schools in the state. The school has approximately 450 students across grades 9-12 and provides housing for 140 residential-life students. Additionally, MCI houses the Bossov Ballet Theatre, an international pre-professional ballet school that operates within the school’s academic offerings. The campus...Read More

The Johnson Roberts team performed a space needs review for the Lower School at the Lawrence Family Development Charter School. This review revealed a need for new physical education, art, and music classrooms. Phase 1 of the project includes the construction of a new 7,100-SF physical education facility along with the associated storage, mechanical, and...Read More

Johnson Roberts Associates completed a full campus master plan for Touchstone Community School. This comprehensive master plan includes existing conditions analyses, planned enrollment identification, educational visioning and programming, and desired facility/program improvements identification. Additionally, the master plan lays out a phased approach to facility rehabilitation and expansion. Phase 1 consisted of a newly designed wing...Read More

Our renovations to Worcester State University Learning Resource Center (LRC) building included entrance renovations and library programming. We prepared a study and schematic design for the expansion of the existing library entry space, as well as programming for the entire library facility. Improvements to the entry added more student seating and study space, plus improved,...Read More

Renovations to 58 Winthrop Street (in Medford, MA) involved selective demolition and additions for the creation of a new Tufts University Interfaith Center. The building serves multiple faith groups as well as other campus groups. The project scope included restoration of an old multi-purpose room, enlarging windows, and providing accessible entrances and facilities. Additionally, newly...Read More

The addition to St. Joseph’s Elementary School and the Monsignor James Haddad Middle School (in Needham, MA) expanded and improved academic areas and provided a new gymnasium. A building addition containing the gymnasium, a computer/technology classroom, an art room, and a new cafeteria. Additionally, the school’s library underwent a complete renovation.Read More

The Peter Noyes Elementary School (in Sudbury, MA) renovation created a state-of-the-art facility equal to other schools recently built in the community. Our renovation converted existing classrooms into five kindergarten classrooms, a new library, a world language classroom, and a computer/technology room. Additionally, the renovation included gymnasium updates, a new instrumental music room, administrative offices,...Read More

Located in the Behrakis One-Stop Student Center (in Haverhill, MA), the Northern Essex Community College bookstore sells a variety of books, apparel, snacks, and supplies to the campus population. The space, which formerly housed a commercial kitchen, was renovated with new walls, ceiling, and floor finishes, and improved HVAC distribution and lighting. The store features...Read More

Quinsigamond Community College (in Worcester, MA) is a two-year college that serves residents of central Massachusetts. Johnson Roberts Associates provided design services to convert a media lab and adjacent study room into a new anatomy lab. Located in a 1970s campus building, the 1,350 square feet of classroom space includes a new ceiling and floor,...Read More

Mount Calvary Christian Preschool in Acton, Massachusetts, offers preschool programs for children ages three through five. Significant growth since the programs’ inception resulted in inadequate space to meet the current needs. Johnson Roberts Associates designed an expansion and renovation that both accommodates the preschool and better serves the church community. An addition to the church...Read More

Leicester, Massachusetts Johnson Roberts Associates undertook a number of studies to uncover new solutions for Leicester Public Schools. These studies included the following: A comprehensive physical conditions assessment of the five-building network Confirmation of projected enrollment Re-programming of grades PK-12 educational infrastructure Development of master planning options (along with individual costing and implementation/scheduling implications) Johnson Roberts...Read More

John Bapst Memorial High School (JBMHS) is an independent boarding and day school in Bangor, Maine. The school is home to approximately 500 grades 9-12 students from over 30 different regional communities. Additionally, in the last 10 years, international students from over 16 countries have joined the JBMHS community. In 2014, Bapst introduced its Distinguished...Read More

Johnson Roberts Associates provided a conceptual design for a new art gallery space within an existing campus building. Designs for renovation include a new wall and floor finishes, new lighting, new humidification and HVAC systems, modification of existing interior curtain wall system, and installation of movable partition systems for display. A new work/storage area and...Read More

Exeter, New Hampshire Phillips Exeter Academy needed to provide a cover for an existing exterior entrance stair to the Academy Archives. A durable steel frame with metal windows, frosted glass and a lead coated copper roof was selected by the academy representatives from several design alternatives.Read More

This former church in Medford, MA is in an ideal location for university use. Through frequent meetings with the leadership of the university, we identified the possible uses for the facility. In renovating the facility for its reuse by the college, the religious iconography and stained glass windows were returned to their former owners, the...Read More

The East Campus Commons Servery is a a 5,500-SF facility that serves 3,000 meals to students daily. Renovations included a reorganized floor plan to accommodate increased student traffic, new kitchen equipment, lighting, and room finishes. A different range and presentation of food options reflects the changing food preferences of the BSU student body. The reorganized...Read More