Featured Projects
Sigma Pi - Gamma Iota, WPI
17 Dean Street, Worcester MA
This Chapter house was in need of not only aesthetic upgrades but also required a new commercial kitchen, and full accessibility upgrades including an exterior ramp and new bathroom. Careful attention was paid to the historic character of the building to bring it into modern day compliance.
Groundworks Lawrence
50 Island Street, Lawrence, MA
This historic mill building located in the heart of Lawrence was looking for tenants on the ground floor. Amy Bloom Architecture worked with Lawrence CommunityWorks to help Groundworks Lawrence develop a community learning space along with a commercial teaching kitchen and offices for afterschool educational programs. In addition to Groundworks space other programing included neighboring offices for MCCI, function hall spaces and a dance studio.
Design Ideas
Every space is different. Every structure has its unique reason for existing.
We might produce a thousand ideas before arriving at the perfect one for a project or client. It's a necessary part of the creative architectural process and one that we take seriously. Here's how we do it:
Start with a project mission statement
Create a mind map using key words and phrases in the mission statement
Use the mind map to arrive at the 3-5 top project objectives
Use the top 3-5 project objectives to brainstorm project goals in a non-judgmental environment
Put project objectives and goal aside for 2-4 weeks to let them marinate
- Rigorously review goals and objectives to assign a priority ranking
Create project plan based on goals and objectives that includes milestones and contingencies