James joined Payette in 2013, working on the design, documentation and construction of multiple complex lab renovations for Northeastern. Recently, on the Amherst College New Science Center, he was responsible for much of the structure and public space millwork design, including coordination, detailing and construction administration. He is currently serving multiple roles on Northeastern University’s Coastal Sustainability Institute in Nahant and the new EXP project. Before joining Payette, he worked with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Avalon Building Systems.
EDUCATION
M.Arch., 2013, Boston Architectural College
B.A., Philosophy, English, 2001, The State University of New York at Buffalo
FEATURED PROJECTS
Amherst College, New Science Center
Bates College, Bonney Science Center
Northeastern University, EXP
Northeastern University, Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex
HONORS & AWARDS
2022
AIA Interior Architecture Award, Amherst College
2022
AIA Education Facility Design Awards, Northeastern University
2021
AIA Regional & Urban Design Award, Northeastern University
2021
BSA Higher Education Design Award, Amherst College
2021
AIA Architecture Award, Northeastern University
2020
American Architecture Award, Amherst College
2020
BSA Sustainable Design Awards Citation, Amherst College
2020
BSA Honor Awards for Design Excellence Award, Amherst College
2020
AIA Education Facility Design Award of Merit, Amherst College
2020
Boston Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award, Northeastern University
2020
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture Merit Award, Amherst College
2019
AIA New England, Honor Award, Northeastern University
2019
AIA New England, Honor Award, Amherst College
2019
USGBC Green Building Showcase Market Leader – People's Choice, Amherst College
2019
USGBC Green Building Showcase Market Leader – Innovation, Amherst College
2019
AIA COTE Top Ten Recipient, Amherst College
2019
AIA COTE® Top Ten, Northeastern University
2018
Illumination Award for Interior Lighting Design, Northeastern University
2018
Boston Society of Architects, Sustainable Award, Award, Northeastern University
2018
American Architecture Award, Northeastern University
2018
Harleston Parker Medal, Northeastern University
2018
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture: New Building, Merit Award, Northeastern University
2017
AN Best of Design: Digital Fabrication, Honorable Mention, Northeastern University
2017
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Excellence, Northeastern University
2017
I2SL Go Beyond Award, Buildings Category, Northeastern University
2017
AIA New York COTE, Merit Award, Northeastern University
