SMMA Symmes, Maini & McKee Associates Multi-disciplinary approach to site harmonics by Jeffrey Denzak, ASLA, APA The demand for the intricate design and redesign for communities and urban centers in recent years has created a healthy market for Landscape Architects. Communities want to create harmony between green space and area businesses and residences, while urban centers require different harmonics, which bring about increased pedestrian traffic and business through unique design elements. With such diversified projects, it is best for a Landscape Architecture firm to have a broad scope. One way to do this is through a multiple-disciplinary firm, which incorporates architects, engineers and contractors, giving Landscape Architects the power to put a project in the hands of people they trust. Symmes, Maini and McKee Associates' (SMMA) integrated approach to the delivery of planning and design services offers substantial benefits to clients. Team members from all disciplines work together--from project initiation to completion--to develop uniquely tailored, coordinated, and appropriate solutions to the complex challenges of each client's program. This collaborative approach is the keystone in SMMA's ability to support the quality, schedule, and financial goals of each client. About the Firm Founded in 1955, SMMA, with a staff of 200 professionals, is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a regional office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm has been ranked, by Engineering News Record, as one of the Top 500 design firms in the United States and, by Building Design and Construction, as one of the Top 50 architecture and engineering firms. Repeat business from established clients has averaged nearly 70% for the last five years. SMMA's Planning and Landscape Architecture department is staffed by professionals trained in Landscape Architecture, master planning, and urban design. In addition, some staff members have specialized experience in ecological assessment, wetlands delineation, and environmental permitting. The department works closely on all projects with SMMA's civil engineers to provide comprehensive services for environmental analyses and on all aspects of permitting and site design. The firm's primary professional services include: ?EUR??,,????'???? Community planning and urban design ?EUR??,,????'???? Campus master planning and Landscape Architecture ?EUR??,,????'???? Architecture and architectural programming ?EUR??,,????'???? Engineering - civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and chemical ?EUR??,,????'???? Interior design and space planning About SMMA's Planning and Landscape Architectural Services SMMA's approach begins with the intent of establishing harmony, balance, and order. Each site has unique attributes, problems and resolutions. We observe, interpret, and then emphasize that site's most distinctive qualities. Our design goal is to bring the project into harmony with its natural, architectural, and cultural surroundings. This approach is well-suited to site development and the integration of a project into existing conditions. In addition to imaginative site design, successful project development depends upon the thoughtful and careful siting and massing of buildings. SMMA's full-service approach creates opportunities for team collaboration and enhances project coordination. As an example, our environmental planners, LAs, and civil engineers work together with our electrical engineers to illuminate the landscape design-integrating required lighting, accent lighting, and landscape lighting into a coordinated image. SMMA's Boston-based Landscape Architects Mark J. Zarillo, FASLA, AICP, is the Principal-in-charge of SMMA's Planning and Landscape Architecture department. He received his bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture at Rutgers University and went on to complete his master's at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. A Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, he has more than 25 years of project experience. Some of Zarillo's completed projects in the metropolitan Boston area include: ?EUR??,,????'???? Landscape master plan for the State Street North Campus in Quincy (winner of the BSLA Merit Award for Planning in 1998) ?EUR??,,????'???? Waterfront master plan for the Schrafft's Center in Charlestown ?EUR??,,????'???? Mixed-use Commerce Center in Chelsea ?EUR??,,????'???? Urban design for the reuse (as a business park) of the former Hood manufacturing plant in Charlestown ?EUR??,,????'???? Site and landscape design for Crosby Corporate Center in Bedford ?EUR??,,????'???? Master landscape plan for Martignetti Corporation in Norwood ?EUR??,,????'???? Reuse master plan for Lexington Technology Park in Lexington Zarillo is currently involved in directing the master planning for both campuses of the University of New England, in Biddeford and Portland/Westbrook, Maine. He is also developing a campus master plan for St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine. Jeffrey M. Denzak, ASLA, APA, is a Senior Associate of SMMA and Head of the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University and completed his master's in Urban Design at Harvard. He is a Registered Landscape Architect with more than 10 years experience. Denzak's recent work in Boston includes: ?EUR??,,????'???? Landscape master plan for the State Street North Campus in Quincy (winner of the BSLA Merit Award for Planning in 1998) ?EUR??,,????'???? Master plan and site design for Talbots Corporate Headquarters in Hingham ?EUR??,,????'???? Mixed-use Commerce Center in Chelsea ?EUR??,,????'???? Master plan for the reuse (as a business park) of the former Hood manufacturing plant in Charlestown ?EUR??,,????'???? Master plan and landscape design for Crosby Corporate Center in Bedford ?EUR??,,????'???? Reuse master plan for Lexington Technology Park in Lexington Denzak is currently working with Zarillo on the University of New England master planning projects and is providing the landscape designs for several of SMMA's public school projects. While the Department of Planning Landscape Architecture department may appear small, the large support staff allows these Landscape Architects to best complete the vision of their clients. From the initial stages of planning to the final site photographs after project completion, SMMA is dedicated to creating the most complementary site harmonic. lasn