Design
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We couldn’t have done it in the time frame that we did, and with the great result if it hadn’t been for the Somerville team.

We’ve had a long standing relationship with Somerville, since 2000. Somerville is more than about buildings, just like the college is more than buildings – the college is actually the people – I believe Somerville is the people.

They completely get who we are and what we are trying to do. Our mission, our vision, our values. They bring that into the design and we end up with these beautiful buildings.

They completely get who we are and what we are trying to do. Our mission, our vision, our values. They bring that into the design and we end up with these beautiful buildings.

We did a process where we interviewed about a half dozen different architects, and Somerville emerged as the leading contender. Somerville came in very prepared with some actual concepts that they showed us. The concrete nature of their proposal gave them an edge. They just wow’ed us. They were just one step ahead everyone else.

The facility has provided so much more than we imagined. It really does change the way people feel about themselves when they come in. To your credit, I have had more people tell me how wonderful it looks from the outside. Neighbors that do regular walks around the area have told me how much they enjoy seeing the warm glow at night when the lights come on. And how they are just so impressed with how much it looks like a home.

The original Lambeau field that Somerville designed served the Green Bay Packers for many years as one of the premier NFL stadiums. And their design contribution to the renovation shows that same architectural expertise. We feel they were invaluable to the success of this project.

Our new ED is not only aesthetically beautiful, but it is highly functional and I couldn’t be happier.I am not only pleased with the outcome, but the process went about as well as one could envision. I Allowing those of us who work there to collaborate every step of the way contributed to a successful outcome.

I know that Somerville works with several clients at one time on their building projects.  During our project, I felt like we were their only client.  If I had any questions, ideas or concerns I could count on Somerville working with me.  They were always available when I needed them.  The Somerville team takes great pride in how they work with clients and how the building meets their needs.