Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects)

“It’s a terra-cotta precinct,” says architect Josh Aisenberg. For sheer concision, the two-word description of the rough, ruddy campus architecture of the University of Pennsylvania seems right on the money—and it should be, given the source. Aisenberg, a senior associate at Boston-based Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects), heard the phrase, by way of a third party, from no less an authority than Amy Gutmann, Penn’s longest-serving president and a supporter of Annum’s new project at Penn when it first got underway some six years ago.⁠ ⁠ Now complete, Annum’s renovation and expansion of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (GSE) adds yet another paean to red earthenware to West Philadelphia. Connecting a pair of 1960s buildings at the southwest corner of Walnut and 37th Streets, the new volume provides additional classroom space, enhanced accessibility, and a degree of visual consistency to the school, which had formerly been spread out across multiple sites. Annum president and principal Philip Chen quotes another Penn administrator—the GSE’s own dean, Pam Grossman—when he says the objective was to create “one GSE,” forging a distinct architectural identity for a program that had long lacked it.⁠ ⁠ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_y-qNJ3 ⁠ Words by Ian Volner⁠ Photos © Chuck Choi⁠

“It’s a terra-cotta precinct,” says architect Josh Aisenberg. For sheer concision, the two-word description of the rough, ruddy campus architecture of the University of Pennsylvania seems right on the money—and it should be, given the source. Aisenberg, a senior associate at Boston-based Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects), heard the phrase, by way of a third party, from no less an authority than Amy Gutmann, Penn’s longest-serving president and a supporter of Annum’s new project at Penn when it first got underway some six years ago.⁠ ⁠ Now complete, Annum’s renovation and expansion of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (GSE) adds yet another paean to red earthenware to West Philadelphia. Connecting a pair of 1960s buildings at the southwest corner of Walnut and 37th Streets, the new volume provides additional classroom space, enhanced accessibility, and a degree of visual consistency to the school, which had formerly been spread out across multiple sites. Annum president and principal Philip Chen quotes another Penn administrator—the GSE’s own dean, Pam Grossman—when he says the objective was to create “one GSE,” forging a distinct architectural identity for a program that had long lacked it.⁠ ⁠ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_y-qNJ3 ⁠ Words by Ian Volner⁠ Photos © Chuck Choi⁠

“It’s a terra-cotta precinct,” says architect Josh Aisenberg. For sheer concision, the two-word description of the rough, ruddy campus architecture of the University of Pennsylvania seems right on the money—and it should be, given the source. Aisenberg, a senior associate at Boston-based Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects), heard the phrase, by way of a third party, from no less an authority than Amy Gutmann, Penn’s longest-serving president and a supporter of Annum’s new project at Penn when it first got underway some six years ago.⁠ ⁠ Now complete, Annum’s renovation and expansion of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (GSE) adds yet another paean to red earthenware to West Philadelphia. Connecting a pair of 1960s buildings at the southwest corner of Walnut and 37th Streets, the new volume provides additional classroom space, enhanced accessibility, and a degree of visual consistency to the school, which had formerly been spread out across multiple sites. Annum president and principal Philip Chen quotes another Penn administrator—the GSE’s own dean, Pam Grossman—when he says the objective was to create “one GSE,” forging a distinct architectural identity for a program that had long lacked it.⁠ ⁠ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_y-qNJ3 ⁠ Words by Ian Volner⁠ Photos © Chuck Choi⁠

The EcoTarium held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for its new 8,320 square foot Stoddard Exhibition Hall! The Stoddard Exhibition Hall will host the museum’s first large-scale national exhibit in early 2026, The Secret World of Elephants, developed by the American Museum of Natural History in New York. This exhibit will offer Central New England residents access to major science and nature exhibitions for the first time in the museum’s 200-year history. Very happy to be part of this amazing team and to witness this incredible milestone for the museum, right here in Worcester!

Exciting things are on the horizon for modern art at the MFA! We're thrilled to announce a major renovation project that will create four new galleries dedicated to the MFA's collection of 20th-century art 🤩 A gallery highlighting 20th-century sculpture is expected to open in late spring of 2025, followed by three additional galleries in the fall of 2025. We're incredibly grateful to the Wyss Foundation, whose $25 million gift supports not only the galleries, but also two new staff positions for a curator and a conservator. Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/6041mL3VS 🖼️: Stuart Davis (American, 1892–1964), "Eye Level" (1951–54), oil on canvas 🖼️: Simone Leigh (American, born in 1967), "No Face (Pannier)" (2018), terracotta, graphite, salt‑fired porcelain, steel, raffia © 2018 Simone Leigh 🖼️: Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904–1988); "Study in the Classical," (1958), marble and wood © The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum

🎉 Celebrating the Winners of Canstruction Boston 2024! 🎉 A huge congratulations to all the winners and participants who showcased their incredible creativity and generosity at this year's event. Together, we’ve raised an astounding 26,947 cans/items of food for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc., playing a vital role in fighting hunger in our community. 🏆 Category Winners: ▪️ Best Meal: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) for "State House of Hope: Cans for the Commonwealth" ▪️ Best Use of Labels: Nitsch Engineering for "It’s-a Meal, Mario!" ▪️ Structural Ingenuity: Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects) + Thornton Tomasetti for "Tunited We Stand, Divided We Trawl" ▪️ Best Original Design: Goody Clancy for "Happy Little Cans" ▪️ Most Cans: Goody Clancy with 3,955 cans ▪️ Honorable Mention: L.A. Fuess Partners for "Window to the Past" ▪️ Social Media Soup-er Star: Wilson Butler Architects (WBA) with 73 posts ▪️ People’s Choice: Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects) + Thornton Tomasetti with 1,818 votes Thank you to everyone who made this event possible, including our sponsors and judging panel from AGC, BSA, PWC Boston, ACEC, and SMPS Boston. Come see these fantastic creations at 280 and 290 Congress Street, Boston until this Friday, October 25th! Read the full story on the blog here: https://lnkd.in/e7Z5fbtV. Inspired to make a difference? Get involved by volunteering, donating, or visiting www.mvfb.org for more information. #CanstructionBoston #CommunityImpact #FightingHunger #CreativityMeetsGenerosity

🚨Don't Miss Out - Register today!  Branching Out: The Case for Mass Timber Construction -  a panel discussion on Mass Timber development. This unique event brings multiple industry perspectives together to provide a holistic view on the emergence of Mass Timber development and the challenges and opportunities unique to the product type while discussing several case studies. If you haven’t signed up yet, now is a great time to secure spot as seats are filling up! 📆 Date: October 17th, 2024 🕠 Time: 5:00 - 7:45 PM 📍 Location: Silicon Valley Bank/Exchange Place Boston 53 State St, 28th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyGsWETn Featuring: John Dalzell, AIA, LEED Fellow , Boston Planning & Development Agency Adelaide Grady, Leggat McCall Properties Patrick Haydon, Haycon Brent Berc, Boston Real Estate Collaborative Steve Craven, S.E., Thornton Tomasetti Moderator: Mark Pantano, Annum Architects (Formerly Ann Beha Architects) Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this insightful conversation—register soon to join this exciting event! #MassTimber #SustainableDevelopment #Networking #ULI #Boston #YLG #YoungLeadersGroup