The professionals at S&A enjoyed a career shadowing day with Brattleboro Union High School student, Nathaniel Tyler. Tyler received an interactive learning experience with architectural designers and engineers. We wish Tyler ‘good luck’ with his future academic and career endeavors.
Stevens & Associates welcomes Jillian Tomaselli to their team as an architectural designer. Tomaselli has received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Keene State College. During that time, she studied abroad at St. John International University in Torino, Italy. Tomaselli continued her education earning a Master’s of Architecture from the University of Hartford. Before receiving her Master’s degree, she became the 2013 Marvin Design Studio Challenge Winner. More recently Tomaselli accepted the 2016 AIA Henry Adams Medal and Certificate of Merit award and the Tai Soo Kim Traveling Fellowship. Tomaselli is interested in historic preservation, urban renewal, and universal design.
Congratulations Bradley House!
S&A is honored to provide design & engineering services for your building expansion and grounds beautification project. As reported in the Brattleboro Reformer: Governor Shumlin in town to announce funding from Community Development Program Bradley House: Senior living facility will get $450,000 for renovations and expansion.
S&A was delighted to spend an afternoon volunteering on the farm at Food Connects.
Stevens & Associates welcomes Anna Black to their team as Project Coordinator for Development. Joining us from sunny California, Black brings with her over 17 years of professional experience including 11 in marketing and communications in the architecture, engineering and construction industry.
As Project Coordinator for Development, Black will be involved with all aspects of project coordination, financing development, and overall project management. Her communication, organizational, research, and spreadsheet skills will be an essential resource when working with budgets, pro formas, and project management. Black is currently assisting with the renovation of a historic downtown block, an industrial facility, and several other southern Vermont projects.
Stevens & Associates proudly accepted a 2016 Preservation Award from the Preservation Trust of Vermont in Waterbury, VT. The following video was created by the Preservation Trust of Vermont for the awards ceremony:
Watch this WCAX story that aired on Friday 6/3 to learn more about the Parks and Plazas, Inc. Harmony Place project.
The Brattleboro Reformer reports on a new downtown initiative. Bob Stevens is working with local non profit organization, Parks and Plazas, Inc. to enhance the vitality of downtown Brattleboro.
http://www.reformer.com/ci_29966786/harmony-place-downtown-brattleboro-park-plans-unveiled
Please join Bob as he presents engineering strategies for flood proofing your building. For details click: Lamiolle County
S&A and the Hilltop Montessori School are proud to accept a 2016 Merit Award for Engineering Excellence from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont for the Hilltop Arts Barn project. This complex design included an innovative structural use of premanufactured insulated panels to support high walls and large roof loads. “Thank You” to everyone who helped to create this beautiful multipurpose space.
A team of professional engineers from Stevens & Associates, P.C. had the pleasure of volunteering at the Saint Michael School working with 8th and 9th grade students to provide a project-based educational program introducing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Read more about this story in the Brattleboro Reformer.
http://www.reformer.com/business/ci_29678208/brattleboros-stevens–associates-visits-saint-michael-school
Stevens & Associates welcomes Benjamin Harwood to their team as an engineering intern. Ben graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and is currently working toward his engineering license. Ben has completed several certificate programs, and received the Littleton Award from Tufts which recognizes worthy seniors in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering who are active in professional or community affairs. He has worked as a consultant providing construction inspection services for government and commercial projects. Ben is interested in historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects, and as a native of Vermont, he is passionate about the character and uniqueness of Brattleboro and its surrounding communities.
Check out the latest activity at South Face Village at Okemo Mountain. Bensonwood just passed the halfway mark for construction of their unique townhouse structure. S&A designed the parking garage structure below and have been actively involved in the site construction.
View South Face Village Webcam >>
The Brooks House Atrium was the site for a community celebration toasting the Holton Home and Bradley House merger. Read more about this merger and the Bradley House improvements project in the Brattleboro Reformer News.
Stevens & Associates welcomes Trista Kerber to their team as an Architectural Designer. Kerber has received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture degree from Norwich University, and is currently working toward her architectural license. She brings over a decade of work experience including several years of freelance work, drafting, and designing permit plans. Kerber has worked as a designer for several firms focusing on restaurants, timber frame, multi-family housing, mixed-use, and luxury home designs. Her interests include traditional architecture, renovations, interior design, and New Urbanism. In addition to her professional career, Kerber has served as a member on the Guilford Central School Board.
Bob Stevens spoke on behalf of G.S. Precision to the Development Review Board on Monday, November 16th. As reported in the Brattleboro Reformer, G.S. Precision projects approved: Company to expand manufacturing facility, add jobs.
Stevens & Associates welcomes Serenity Wolf to their team as a staff engineer. After several years working in various regions of the United States and abroad, Serenity Wolf, a native of Brattleboro, Vermont, returned home and joined Stevens & Associates as a staff engineer. Serenity received a Bachelor and a Master degree in Civil Engineering from Norwich University and has experience working as a designer and assistant professor of environmental engineering. Additionally, her professional background includes site development, stormwater management, traffic concurrency, and zoning compatibility. Serenity is excited to instill her love and knowledge of the area into her projects aiming to support positive social and economic development within communities.
Join panelist, Bob Stevens at the Latchis Theatre for “What’s Next for VT’s Climate Change Economy? Brattleboro Forum to Identify Next Steps – October 6, 2015” from 7-9 PM
To learn more about this program, visit: http://vtrural.org/programs/climate-economy/forums/brattleboro
Stevens & Associates welcomes Nikki Perry to their team as an architectural intern. Perry has received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture with a minor in Sustainable Product Design and Innovation from Keene State College. During that time, her academic experience included a month abroad in Florence, Italy. Perry continued her education earning a Master’s of Architecture from the University of Massachusetts. Before receiving her Master’s degree, she accepted a design award at the NESEA Net-Zero Energy Student Design Competition and the First Place Award Division II for the Parsons Paper Site. In addition to sustainable design and innovation, Perry is also interested in historic preservation, urban renewal, and universal design.
Stevens & Associates welcomes Nathaniel Gosselin to their team as an engineering intern. Nate has received Bachelor of Science degrees in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources: Forestry from the University of Vermont. His studies focused on water and wastewater system design through an approach integrating subsurface hydrology, geotechnical principles, and ecosystem management. In addition, Nate incorporated visual based modelling to approach engineering problems with a landscape perspective. The team looks forward to maximizing his analytical and management skills in site design projects. Currently, Nate is working on erosion control inspections and underground utility line construction review, as well as, construction phase permit compliance for the development of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system.
Smart Growth America – Walkable real estate development projects and places are on the rise nationwide. LOCUS has looked at how these trends are playing out in Atlanta, Washington, DC, and Boston. They are excited to unveil the fourth report in our WalkUP Wake-Up Call series.
Stevens & Associates is excited to welcome Martha Ratcliffe to their team as an assistant project manager. Martha brings with her over 25 years of professional experience including over 10 years coordinating and managing projects. The team looks forward to incorporating her research and analytical skills as well as her abilities to manage projects. In addition to the renovation of the Brooks House in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, Martha’s past experience includes multi-family housing projects, grants management, small commercial and light industrial projects. She is currently assisting with a project for an industrial facility, an interactive educational & agricultural development and permitting for an historic façade renovation.
Stevens & Associates, P.C. congratulates Sabrina Duk, P.E., LEED AP – BD + C for earning her license to practice as a professional structural engineer in the state of California.
Sabrina has over five years of experience in design, construction and special inspections. She additionally has ten years of experience working with Building Information Modeling Systems (BIM) primarily using Revit Structure. With a background in Architectural Engineering, Sabrina has an appreciation for architecture which lends itself to her attention to detail and coordination efforts. Her responsibilities at Stevens & Associates include project management, structural analysis, construction document production, structural investigations and construction administration. Sabrina’s prior professional experience ranges from working for a large construction management firm to a small boutique engineering firm. After taking a position in California to improve her technical abilities and obtain her professional engineering license, she has returned to New England to work for Stevens & Associates. Sabrina has worked on a variety of building projects which include high-end residential, commercial & mixed-use, institutional and mission critical. She has additionally worked with a wide range of building materials – including cast-in-place & precast concrete, structural steel, masonry and heavy timber.
Please join Bob Stevens, P.E. as he presents “Techniques to Flood Proof Buildings” at the 2015 Downtown and Historic Preservation Conference in Burlington, VT on June 5th.
This presentation will review the risks, regulations and insurance requirements for buildings in flood prone areas. Engineering strategies for protecting existing historic structures will be presented as well as several case studies. In addition, take away practical tips for flood proofing your building that won’t break the bank.
The Brooks House is named as a finalist in the NDC Academy Awards for Community Development.
Read more about Vermont Rural Ventures and the historic Brooks House of Brattleboro, VT
http://vermontruralventures.com/brooks-house-redevelopment/
Stevens & Associates is excited to welcome their new team member, Sabrina Duk as Project Structural Engineer. Sabrina values a holistic approach to design believing it is possible to create a sustainable and positive impact on the world through nurturing ideas that promote longevity and encourage responsible management of resources.
After receiving an Architectural Engineering degree from Pennsylvania State University, she began her career working for a boutique firm in Connecticut specializing in high-end residential, institutional, and timber frame projects throughout New England. Sabrina moved onto a medium-sized engineering firm in Silicon Valley where she worked on mission critical facility and data center projects to expand her seismic design capabilities. Recently returning from the San Francisco Bay area, she is currently completing her California engineering license.
Bob Stevens will join Tad Cooke, New Moran, Inc. as a panelist at the VBSR’s 25th Annual Spring Conference on May 13th. Bob will address the challenges faced during the Brooks House renovation and the available tools used to complete the project.
Date: Wednesday May 13th, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: University of Vermont’s Davis Center
Stevens & Associates will collaborate with Bread Loaf Corporation to present “The Resiliency of Brooks House” at ACX15 – Vermont’s Architecture & Construction Expo on Thursday May 21st.
Expo Dates: May 20th & 21st, 2015
Location: Hilton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center
VBSR member Stevens & Associates, P.C. is co-sponsoring the VBSR Networking Get-Together event.
Date: Wednesday Apr 15th, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Brooks House Atrium
Address: 120-136 Main St Brattleboro, Vermont
Cost: Free and open to the public
Stevens & Associates Wins Award For The Historic Brooks House
BRATTLEBORO, VT, March 2015 — Stevens & Associates, P.C. received an award in this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards Competition by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Vermont. The Awards recognize outstanding examples of engineering excellence in projects recently completed within Vermont. The architectural design and engineering firm received the competition’s highest honors, the Grand Prize Award, for its work in renovating and rehabilitating the historic Brooks House located in downtown Brattleboro. Stevens & Associates accepts this award and acknowledges Hardy Structural Engineering, LLC of Colchester, VT for their collaborative structural engineering effort on this project.
After a devastating fire in 2011, the Brooks House was in need of significant structural and architectural design. Bob Stevens, founder and principal of Stevens & Associates partnered with several members of the community to develop a plan which would enhance the building and the economic growth of Brattleboro. The building was reframed from the basement to the tower in order to address years of settlement and accommodate the new layout. In addition, the project required a complex financing package of historic and new market tax credits, public and private loans, and private investments.
The $24 million renovation was completed in 2014. This endeavor has rebuilt a cornerstone of downtown Brattleboro offering the community academic space for 2 colleges and a progressive K-8 independent school, 23 residential units, restaurants, retail shops, and a spacious atrium showcasing local artistic talent. Stevens & Associates has won similar awards for projects in the past, including the Dot’s Restaurant in Wilmington, Brattleboro Transportation Center, the Wilder Building renovation, and the renovation of its own offices in the Cutler Block in downtown Brattleboro.
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