Gail Sullivan FAIA, LEED AP (2013)

Educate, Engage, Transform

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"I am inspired by engaging people in the process of shaping our built environment and the ‘aha moment’ when they understand how it shapes us. I love to hear the often surprising visions people contribute."

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Gail Sullivan FAIA
Founder + Managing Principal, Studio G Architects
Women in Design Award of Excellence, 2013 winner

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Three foundational principals drive my approach to design: to utilize design to serve the public interest and advocate for those under-served by development; to protect our blue-green planet and connect people in a joyful way to their natural and built environment; to mentor younger design professionals committed to social and environmental sustainability.

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The first two motivated me to found Studio G Architects. The latter has been a delightful outcome. Studio G staff are at the center of the board because we work collaboratively both internally and with others.

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We believe that architecture has the potential to educate, engage, and transform. We educate through our process, and in the experiences activated by our spaces.

Image: Energy positive affordable housing in Roxbury.

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We engage people in collaborative processes, driving toward a shared vision and synthesizing many perspectives into a single rich and layered vision. We strive to transform lives in the types of projects we design.

Image: The commons of Sturgis High School, an International Baccalaureate high school in Hyannis.

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Each project is mission-driven, research-based, sustainable. Each strives to build sustainable community.

Image: An elementary school art room in Easthampton PK-8.

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Image: The cafeteria/commons in Excel Academy in East Boston.

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Image: Three-tiered bunks at Y2Y Harvard Square, a shelter and services program for youth at risk of homelessness in Cambridge.

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Image: Boston Prep Middle/High School in Hyde Park. 270 Centre, sustainable affordable housing and retail in Jamaica Plain.

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