Center 63

Nichols School Class of 1963 Center for Science and Mathematics turns 10 at the end of this year! A few little-known facts about one of our favorite local projects:

The original concept of the building is based on the X form and striations of the chromosome
The ceilings are designed to optimize natural light – they are sloped upwards towards the exterior north and south walls
The internal mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are intentionally exposed to allow for observation of how buildings work
All of laboratory ceilings are made of laminated paper
The gardens and the permeable paving in the parking lot drain to underground retention tanks that slow the flow of water into the municipal system

Find out more about the Nichols Center for Science and Mathematics project.

Design Thinking

January is the month of resolutions, revelations, and new beginnings. This January we celebrate Design Thinking.

There is no placemaking without people. As we move together toward a post-covid era, what new factors will impact our sense of place? The tools of placemaking were important before, and now they are crucial to how we experience our environment.

Wellness by Design

Whether you are staying home, working from home, or providing essential services each day, we are all learning how to be together apart and how to be creative at home.