Ellenzweig - Profile - Teaching, Research, Infrastructure, Health Sciences, Corporate, Transit and Parking, Planning and Programming - Architecture & Planning
Background
Ellenzweig is an architectural firm located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Since 1965, when the firm was founded, we have provided master planning, programming, feasibility study, in-house laboratory planning, and architectural design services to academic, institutional, and corporate clients. Our projects include technically complex buildings for science research and teaching, medical and business education, and infrastructure - energy and chilled water plants, parking complexes, and transit facilities.
Initial commissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University launched our firm's continuing focus on academic and institutional facilities. Our planning and design work with MIT has been on-going since 1965, and has included just about every type of academic facility found on a campus: classrooms, laboratories, offices, libraries, housing, performance spaces, meeting and function rooms, energy buildings, and chilled water plants. Our collaboration with Harvard University has continued for more than 30 years - from our first research laboratory project for the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in 1973 to our present design of new departmental facilities for Earth and Planetary Sciences.
While still based in Cambridge, our practice has become a national one. Our clients include Stanford University, Yale University School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, The University of Chicago, Syracuse University, University of Florida, University of Vermont, University of Kentucky, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Bowdoin College, Lafayette College, Dickinson College, Dartmouth College, Bryn Mawr College, Loyola University's Stritch School of Medicine, University of Utah, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Eisai Research Institute, and many other teaching and research institutions across the country.
Design Philosophy
Our design approach embraces a collaborative process of discovery and innovation - finding ways to bring people together to solve common problems. This open, creative approach has allowed us to challenge the traditional boundaries of the buildings we design, transforming the visual character of our projects as well as the experiences of those who use them.
We stress the social aspect of architecture in our work methodology and in our completed designs, acknowledging that buildings are environments for people, not sculptures or theories in three dimensions. We strive to create an architecture of coherence and order that also brings people together in a spirit of community. Our buildings are technically sophisticated, yet humanly focused - as welcoming as they are innovative.
Our architecture celebrates the program and mission of a building, while respecting its immediate and historical context. This responsive attitude toward building sites and surroundings extends to the overall environment, particularly with regard to energy and renewable resources. Because our projects are frequently energy-intensive and present special environmental challenges, we have for many years paid special attention to the energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
We see the continual balancing of program, technology, and context as a kind of elaborate choreography from which a humane and rational architecture can emerge. We believe that significant architecture is a reflection of its context and community values.
Services
We provide the following services, with in-house expertise, to our clients:
- Master planning
- Programming
- Feasibility study preparation
- Architectural Design
- Laboratory planning and design
- Construction administration
Electronic Capabilities
We are dedicated to the use of appropriate electronic technology in all planning, design, documentation, and construction phases of architectural practice. Toward this end, we have developed our robust, highly customized, and completely integrated intranet and extranet.
We employ an evolving combination of Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011, AutoCAD Architecture 2011, Autodesk 3ds Max 2011, form-Z, and SketchUp for planning, visualization, and design. In addition, we employ the full range of cutting-edge electronic hardware and software in our ongoing attempts to perfect our planning, visualization, design, and production services.
We use the professional-standard AutoCad Architecture 2011 for documentation, customized around the Ellenzweig CAD Standard (referencing the U.S. National CAD Standard). In addition, we use Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011, customized around the Ellenzweig B.I.M. Standard (referencing the U.S. National B.I.M. Standard).
Currently in our office, multiple projects using Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 (Building Information Modeling software) are in various phases of development. B.I.M., a database-model strategy for project design and delivery, offers significant potential to streamline and coordinate the project delivery processes that we constantly perfect for our clients.
Client List
Our relationships with our clients provide the most enriching and rewarding aspects of our practice. Only through developing an understanding of each institution's particular mission, culture, tradition, and environment can we provide effective planning and design guidance and direction. This process of discovery is a close, collaborative one that results, we feel, in long-term trust and friendship.
Allegheny College
Augustana College
Babson College
Boston College
Bowdoin College
Brown University
Bryn Mawr College
Central Michigan University
Charitable Leadership Foundation
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
Children’s Hospital of Boston
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Clark University
Connecticut College
Dartmouth College
Dayton International Airport
Dickinson College
Dixie State College
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Eisai Research Institute of Boston
EMD Pharmaceuticals
EMD Serono
Emory University School of Medicine
Fidelity Corporate Real Estate
Framingham State University
Friends of Post Office Square
Hamilton College
Harvard Medical School
Harvard University
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Illinois College
International College of Lebanon
Iowa State University
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Johns Hopkins University
Joslin Diabetes Center
Lafayette College
Lawrence University
Lexigen Pharmaceuticals
Lorain County Community College
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Memphis Biotech Foundation
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Millikin University
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Northeastern University
Purdue University
Rhodes College
Rowan University
Stanford University
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Suffolk University
Syracuse University
Tufts University
University of British Columbia
University of Central Florida
University of Chicago
University of Florida
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Maryland Baltimore
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of New England
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina Greensboro
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Richmond
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
Ursinus College
Vassar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington College
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Worcester State College
Yale University School of Medicine
People
Principals
Miltos Catomeris, AIA
Michael Lauber, FAIA
Janet Ross, AIA, LEED AP
Neil Cahalane, AIA, MRIAI
Stephen Mahler, AIA, LEED AP
Dominick Roveto, AIA, LEED AP
Shirine Boulos Anderson, AIA, LEED AP
Associate Principals
James Blount, AIA, LEED AP
Chuck Cook, CIO
Kara Dunne, Director of Finance/Human Resources
Peter Pogorski, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Associates
Gregory Berndt, AIA
Catherine Hunt, Director of Marketing
Thomas Kahmann, RA
Imran Khan, AIA, LEED AP
Margaret Mack, AIA
Eric Mitchell
Michael Nipoti, RA
Paul Norris, RA, LEED AP
Associates
Mario Abanto
Oguz Baykal
Gesse Faber
Peter Herman, AIA
Kevin Moriarty, LEED AP
Miltos Catomeris, AIA
Principal
Miltos Catomeris joined the firm in 1988, and serves as one of the firm's two design principals. In his work, Miltos strives to integrate a sophisticated understanding of building technology with a celebration of the project's program and overall mission.Michael Lauber, FAIA
Principal
Michael Lauber, FAIA, joined the firm in 1992. He has dedicated his 30 years of practice to working closely with clients to ensure thoughtful, innovative, and comprehensive planning and design solutions. Michael serves as President of Ellenzweig.Janet Ross, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Janet Ross, AIA, began her Ellenzweig career in 1980; she is the firm's most senior laboratory planning expert. Janet collaborates with scientists and faculty at academic, health science, and corporate institutions to develop architectural designs that advance their research mission.Neil Cahalane, AIA, MRIAI
Principal
Neil Cahalane, AIA, MRIAI, joined Ellenzweig in 1985 after completing his professional education in Dublin. Throughout his career, he has specialized in the design, project management, and construction of healthcare, microelectronic, and academic science teaching and research facilities. Neil's most recent project commitments include the Gordon Center for Integrative Science at the University of Chicago, research facilities at Harvard University's Cabot Science Center, and a new chemistry teaching and research building at Iowa State University.Stephen Mahler, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Steve Mahler is one of Ellenzweig's most senior project managers; he joined the firm in 1987. His work has focused on university instructional and research facilities, including numerous projects at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition to his management skills, Steve is an expert in the design and technological coordination of teaching and conference facilities, as well as infrastructure projects.Dominick Roveto, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Dominick Roveto joined Ellenzweig in 1994, and is one of the firm's senior design architects. His career has concentrated on the design of science teaching and research buildings for academic and corporate clients, most recently Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Eisai Research Institute of Boston, Stanford University, University of Florida, and University of Massachusetts.Shirine Boulos Anderson, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
Awards
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Biogeochiistry Research Building, Marine Research Building, and Expansion of Central Energy Plant
R%26D Magazine, Lab of the Year High Honors Award, 2007
American Institute of Architects, New England, Merit Award for Design Excellence, 2007
Boston Society of Architects/Society of College and University Planning, Award for Design Excellence, Higher Education Facilities, 2007
Boston Society of Architects, Award for Design Excellence, 2006
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Aquarium Subway Station Modernization and Expansion
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2006
University of Utah, Eccles Health Sciences Education Building
AIA Utah, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2005
Intermountain Contractor, Best Higher Education Project, 2005
Intermountain Contractor, Best Public Project Construction, 2005
Intermountain Contractor, Best Technology Design/Electrical Engineering Project, 2005
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Traction Power Substation
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2004
Harvard University, Naito Chiistry and Bauer Laboratory Building
Boston Society of Architects, Citation for Excellence in Architecture, 2003
Boston Society of Architects/Society of College and University Planning, Award for Design Excellence, Higher Education Facilities, 2003
Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Build Massachusetts Awards Program, Honor Award, 2003
Dickinson College, Tome Science Building
Boston Society of Architects/Society of College and University Planning, Honor Award for Design Excellence, Higher Education Facilities, 2003
American Institute of Architects, New England, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2001
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2000
Clark University, Traina Center for the Arts
American Institute of Architects, Central Massachusetts/Preservation Worcester, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2003
iD Pharmaceuticals, Protein Production Laboratory Building
Metal Architecture, Design Award, 2003
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chilled Water Plant Expansion
Boston Society of Architects, Design Award for Excellence in Architecture, 2003
Metal Architecture, Design Award, 2003
American Institute of Architects, New England, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2001
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Building One Classroom Renovations
Illumination Engineering Society of North America, New England Section, Design Award, 2001
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Abramson Pediatric Research Center
Boston Society of Architects, Healthcare Design Award, 2001
New England Healthcare Facilities Design Award, 1997
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Design Award, 1997
Metal Construction Association, Merit Award, 1996
National Commercial Builder's Council, Best Medical Facility, Grand Award, 1996
Ursinus College, Pfahler Science Building
Associated Builders and Contractors, Award of Excellence, 2000
Augustana College , New Science Facility
First Place Commercial Beautification Award Trophy, Rock Island Beautification Commission, 1999
Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine, Medical Education Center
Boston Society of Architects, Special Citation for Design Excellence, 1999
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Managient, Tang Center
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 1996
American Institute of Architects, New England, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 1996
National Commercial Builder's Council, Best Institutional Facility, Honorable Mention, 1996
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cogeneration Plant
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 1996
American Institute of Architects, New England, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 1996
National Commercial Builder's Council, Best Light Industrial Facility, Merit Award, 1996
University of Massachusetts, Silvio O. Conte National Center for Polymer Research
National Commercial Builder's Council, Best Institutional Facility, Merit Award, 1996
Joslin Diabetes Center
American Institute of Architects, Honor Award for Architecture, 1996
National Commercial Builders Council, Best Medical Facility, Honorable Mention, 1996
American Institute of Architects, Advanced Technology Facilities Design Citation, 1996
R%26D Magazine, Lab of the Year Award, Special Mention, 1995
American Institute of Architects, New England, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 1994
Boston Society of Architects, Architecture Honor Award, 1994
Boston Society of Architects / New England Healthcare Assibly, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 1994
Post Office Square, Garage and Park Structures
American Institute of Architects, Honor Award for Urban Design, 1994
Urban Land Institute, Award for Excellence, 1993
Boston Society of Architects, Award for Design Collaboration, 1993
Boston Society of Architects, Harleston Parker Award, 1992
New England Regional AIA, Honor Award for Special Project, 1991
Boston Society of Architects, Wilhelm Von Moltke Award for Urban Design Excellence, 1992
Boston Society of Architects, Special Award for Urban Infrastructure, 1991
Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Build Massachusetts Awards Program, Honor Award, 1993
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Gold Medal, 1992
Boston Society of Landscape Architects, Merit Award, Park and Recreational Facilities Design, 1992
Boston Preservation Alliance, Award for Best New Construction, 1991
American Consulting Engineers Council of New England, Engineering Excellence Award, 1991
American Consulting Engineers Council, Grand Conception Award for Outstanding Professional Design Excellence, 1991
U.S. Department of Transportation / National Endowment for the Arts, National Transportation Merit Award, 1996
Institutional and Municipal Parking Congress, Award of Excellence in Parking Design, Award of Merit, 1991
Allegheny College, New Science Complex
Project of the Year, Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Pennsylvania, 1993
Dartmouth College, Burke Chiistry Laboratory
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Technology Award, 1993
Kendall/MIT MBTA Station
American Institute of Architects, Boston Society of Architects, Art and Architecture Design Award, 1991
Central Square MBTA Station
American Institute of Architects, Boston Society of Architects, Art %26 Architecture Design Award, 1991
American Institute of Architects, Boston Society of Architects, Interior Architecture Design Award, 1991
Harvard Medical School, Medical Education Center
American Institute of Architects, Boston Society of Architects, Architecture Honor Award, 1989
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut, Parking Facility
American Institute of Architects, New England Regional Council, Award for Excellence in Architecture, 1989
Alewife MBTA Station and Garage
Presidential Awards for Design Excellence, Federal Design Achievient Award, 1988
American Institute of Architects, Citation for Excellence in Urban Design, 1987
Institutional and Municipal Parking Congress Awards, Award for Excellence in Parking Design, 1988
Regional Governor's Design Award, Sponsored by the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities and the MIT Laboratory of Architecture and Planning, 1986
American Institute of Architects, New England Regional Council, Award for Excellence in Architecture, 1986
Basic Enlisted Submarine School
Department of Defense Design Awards Program, Award of Design Excellence, 1988
Southwest Corridor Project: MBTA Orange Line Relocation and Railroad Improvients
Boston Society of Architects, Wilhelm Von Moltke Award for Excellence in Urban Design, 1988
U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Endowment for the Arts, Design for Transportation, National Award for Design Excellence, 1981
Progressive Architecture, 26th Awards Program, Urban Design and Planning Award, 1979
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