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Marlborough, MA Finegold Alexander Architects completed the first new academic building on campus for the Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Charter School. This September, the main building – which houses the main administrative offices, new classrooms, and science labs – opened to students for the school year, serving the Class of 2032 as the first to use it throughout their entire middle and high school career. The main building offers students comprehensive learning opportunities supported by classroom technology.
Originally opened in 2005 with the mission to provide rigorous college-oriented education in math, science, and technology for students of diverse background, AMSA is a public charter school that now serves 966 students in grades 6-12 from over 30 communities in the greater Boston area. The school currently owns and occupies a three-building campus located at 165, 199 and 201 Forest St. in a former office park. Finegold Alexander worked closely with AMSA to align the school’s campus facilities to support their rigorous, dynamic educational programs.
In addition to the design of the new 17,000 s/f main building, the project reimagined campus circulation to enhance the pick-up and drop-off experience for students and their families, creating a clear separation between vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
“We are thrilled to see the completion of the new Main Building – a place designed to support curiosity, collaboration, and discovery. It has been an incredibly rewarding process to partner with AMSA’s leadership to create a space that enriches the student learning experience and to expand the school’s academic footprint,” said Regan Shields Ives, principal and K-12 studio leader at Finegold Alexander.
Finegold Alexander has a well-established reputation for creating innovative educational environments, specializing in both the renovation of existing structures and the design of new buildings. Their extensive portfolio of K-12 projects throughout New England features notable schools such as the new Gladstone Elementary School in Cranston, Rhode Island, Joseph Case Junior High School in Swansea, and the New Educational Facility for The Community Group in Lawrence. AMSA chose Finegold Alexander for their deep expertise and insight into the school’s unique needs, as it continues to excel academically, consistently ranked in the top 20 public high schools in Massachusetts.
“Finegold Alexander has done an incredible job transforming our campus into a modern, 21st-century education environment that truly fosters student learning and creativity,” said Dr. Lisa Mobley, AMSA executive director. “These new spaces will enable us to serve our students more effectively, making a real and lasting impact on their academic experience.”
