Robert B. Simmons AIA LEED AP
EXPERIENCE
Founding Principal | SimmonsSTUDIO Architects LLC
1987 to Present
Founded a new idea-based practice focused on an innovative methodology for creating and designing places and buildings. The firm employs a goal-based strategy that seeks measurable results in the end product and explores new ways to create outstanding architecture and to go beyond the standards of the profession.
Principal + Partner | Shepley Bulfinch
2017 - 2019
Principal for national higher education and healthcare design firm, responsible for expanding the firms strengths in the campus life sector, and focusing on high-performance sustainability+ wellness.
Principal + Partner | Bruner/Cott and Associates Inc
1987 - 2016
Key member of the firm's nationally recognized higher education practice, with a strong focus on campus life projects in all phases of design as well as leadership. Served as a Principal for five years and an Owner for three. Guided the higher education team's creative development and execution. Participated in the strategic decision-making and management of the firm. Played an extensive role in business development and marketing efforts, and contributed significantly in creating the firm's national campus life design presence and reputation.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registrations:
MA TX TN NCARB
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University
Affiliations:
AIA American Institute of Architects
LEED AP Leadership in Energy + Environmental Design
WELL (pending) International WELL Building Institute
ILFI International Living Futures Institute
SCUP Society of College + University Planners
NACAS National Association of College Auxiliary Services
ACUI Association of College Unions International
NACUFS National Association of College and University Food Service;
NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
MAJOR WORKS
Higher Education I Campus Life
2018 • University of Massachusetts, Student Union, Amherst MA
2017 • University of Tennessee, West Campus Dining Commons, Knoxville TN
2015 • University of Massachusetts, Blue Wall Dining Commons, Amherst MA
2015 • University of Georgia, Bolton Dining Commons, Athens GA
2014 • Vanderbilt University, Alumni Hall, Nashville, TN
2012 • Dartmouth College, Class of 1953 Dining Commons, Hanover NH
2010 • Muhlenberg College, Seegers Union, Allentown PA
2007 • Vanderbilt University, Commons Center, Nashville TN
2005 • Colby College, Roberts Hall Dining Facility, Waterville ME
2002 • University of Chicago, Bartlett Dining Commons, Chicago IL
2000 • Vanderbilt University, Sarratt Student Center, Nashville TN
1999 • Harvard University, Kirkland & Eliot House Dining Renovation
1996 • Harvard University, Memorial Hall Renovation (with VSBA)
1992 • MIT, Walker Memorial Dining Hall, Cambridge MA
1991 • MIT, Faculty Club, Cambridge MA
Commercial | Healthcare
2016 • Brigham & Women's Hospital, Garden Cafe@ 75 Francis, Boston MA
2015 • Brigham & Women's Hospital, Historic Rotunda, Boston MA
2015 • Channel Center, Fort Point Channel, Boston MA
2000 • Landmark Center, Boston MA (1.SM sf)
1998 • The Watertown Arsenal, Watertown MA
Arts | Performance | Cultural
2011 • Seattle Pacific University, New Hall, Seattle WA (with Miller Hull)
Various • Mass MoCA Museum, Various, North Adams MA
Commercial | Healthcare
2016 • Brigham & Women's Hospital, Garden Cafe@ 75 Francis, Boston MA
2015 • Brigham & Women's Hospital, Historic Rotunda, Boston MA
2015 Channel Center, Fort Point Channel, Boston MA
2000 Landmark Center, Boston MA (1.SM sf)
1998 The Watertown Arsenal, Watertown MA
Housing
2015 • The Viridian at 1282 Boylston Street, Boston MA (342 units)
2004 • Channel Center, Fort Point Channel, Boston MA (120 units+ retail)
1997 • Anna Bissonette House, Boston, MA (40 units)
1992 • Golda Meir House I and 11, Newton MA (199 units)
1989 • Mystic View, Somerville Housing Authority, Somerville MA (215 units)
1988 • Evergreen Condominiums, Quincy MA (1,000 units)
UNBUILT WORK | INVITED COMPETITIONS
2018 • Darthmouth College, Irving Institute for Energy+ Society
2018 • Bowdoin College, Arctic Museum+ Academic Building
2015 • Emory University, Campus Life Center, Atlanta GA
2015 • University of the South Sewanee, University Commons, Sewanee TN
2014 • Lehigh University Commons, Lehigh PA
MEDIA: TALK + PRINT
2017 • Healthcare Symposium and Expo • Orlando FL • Food for Health: A Major Medical Campus' Long View of the Food Experience
2017 • National Association of College Auxiliary Services • San Antonio TX • FutureFood: Designing the Future of the Campus Dining Experience
2015 • HX The Hotel Experience • New York, NY • Bienvenu: Foodservice Pioneering Concept of the Year
2015 • National Association of College Auxiliary Services • Montreal, CA • A Tale of Two Campuses: Vanderbilt and UMass Amherst
2014 • ABX: Architecture Boston Experience • Boston, MA • Strategies for Transformative Reuse: Vanderbilt and Lesley University
2009 • SCUP • Society of College and University Planners • Montreal, CA • The Commons at Vanderbilt: An Innovative First-Year Living and Learning University Community
AWARDS | HONORS
IIDA New England • BlueWall Commons, UMass Amherst • Educational Interiors Award
American School & University • UMASS Amherst, BlueWall Dining Commons • Top Collegiate Design Award, Educational Interiors
College Planning & Management • UMass BlueWall Dining Commons • Outstanding Design Award
College Planning & Management • Univ. of Georgia, Bolton Commons • Outstanding Design Award
HX: Hotel Experience 2015 • Bienvenu • Winner, Foodservice Pioneering Concept
Learning by Design • Univ. of Georgia, Bolton Commons • Outstanding Project Award
Learning by Design • UMass Amherst, BlueWall Commons • Outstanding Project Award
Nashville Metropolitan Historical Commission • Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall • Preservation Award
ACUI • Vanderbilt University, Alumni Hall • Facility Design Award of Excellence
Building Design & Construction • Muhlenberg College, Seegers Union • Silver Award, Reconstruction
Urban Land Institute / ULI Nashville • Vanderbilt University, Commons Center • Excellence in Development Award
ACUI • Vanderbilt University, Commons Center • Facility Design Award
Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation • University of Florida, Ustler Hall / Center for Women's Studies• Preservation Award
USGBC • Vanderbilt University Commons Center • Green Star Award for Sustainable Design
American Institute for Architects • University of Chicago, Bartlett Commons • Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture
Boston Society of Architects • Channel Center • Housing Award Citation
Boston Society of Architects • Landmark Center • Honor Award Citation
ACUI • University of Chicago, Bartlett Commons • Facility Design Award
Boston Society of Architects • University of Chicago, Bartlett Commons • Higher Education Facilities Award
Boston Society of Architects • University of Chicago, Bartlett Commons • Honor Award
Massachusetts Historical Commission • Landmark Center • Preservation Award
American Institute of Architects • Watertown Arsenal • AIA New England, Special Award for Excellence in Architecture
Boston Preservation Alliance • Landmark Center • Preservation Achievement Award
AIA • Vanderbilt University, Sarratt Student Center • Middle Tennessee Chapter, Architectural Design Award
AIA • Harvard University, Memorial Hall • AIA Honor Award for Architecture
Boston Society of Architects • Anna Bissonnette House • Honor Award for Design Excellence
AIA • Mystic View Apartments • AIA New England for Excellence in Architecture
CONCENTRATIONS
Campus Life and Dining
Transformative Re-Design
High-Performance Buildings
Urban Housing
CONTACT
Robert B. Simmons, Founding Principal AIA LEED AP
SimmonsSTUDIO Archtiects LLC
300 Harrison Avenue Unit 315 Boston MA 02118
robert@SimmonsSTUDIO.design
STUDIO4living.com
857-308-2175