Mary joined Payette in 2001. As a member of the Interior Design Department, Mary has extensive experience with interior design projects. She provides our clients with distinct expertise and works on many of the firm’s academic, healthcare and commercial interior projects. She is often involved with programming and space planning with an emphasis on the aesthetic environment for building interiors. In addition, Mary coordinates materials, finishes and furniture selection across projects.
As an Interior Designer, Mary appreciates the collaborative and strategic design approach needed to create inspiring and innovative interior experiences. She values integrating the planning of interior spaces early on in the project, believing it to be an essential part of the architectural design process.
EDUCATION
Design Diploma, 1999, Lasell College
Associate, Applied Science / Interior Design, 1997, Lasell College
BS, Business Administration / Marketing, 1993, Merrimack College
FEATURED PROJECTS
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, 75–125 Binney Street
Amherst College, New Science Center
Breakthrough Properties, The 105 by Breakthrough
Bryn Mawr College, Park Science Center Renovation
Central South University, Fifth Xiangya Hospital
Columbia University, SEAS Data Science Institute
Columbia University, Gary C. Comer Geochemistry Building
Cornell University, Kimball Hall Renovation
DCAMM Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, Community Living Center
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Cell Manipulation Core Facility
Duke University, Grainger Hall: Nicholas School of the Environment
George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health
Harvard University, Sherman Fairchild Renovation
Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Project Wendy
Northeastern University, Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Cancer Institute
Princeton University, Frick Chemistry Laboratory
Tufts University, Science and Engineering Complex
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Biomedical Science Tower III
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spinal Cord Injury Long-Term Care Facility
Williams College, Science Center Expansion
HONORS & AWARDS
2020
AIA New England Honor Award, Lafayette College Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center
2020
IES Award of Merit, Amherst College
2020
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture Merit Award, Amherst College
2020
CHCC China Top Ten Healthcare Design Award, Central South University
2020
IES Section Award of Merit, 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 New England, Honor Award, Amherst College
2019
AIA COTE Top Ten Recipient, Amherst College
2019
AIA New England, Honor Award, Northeastern University
2019
AIA COTE Top Ten Recipient, Northeastern University
2019
IIDA New England, Award, Research Laboratory Category, Tufts University
2019
AIA New England, Merit Award, Tufts University
2019
USGBC Green Building Showcase Market Leader – Health & Wellness, DCAMM Chelsea Soldiers’ Home
2018
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture: New Building, Merit Award, Northeastern University
2018
Harleston Parker Medal, Northeastern University
2018
Boston Society of Architects, Sustainable Award, Award, Northeastern University
2018
American Architecture Award, Northeastern University
2018
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Excellence, Citation, Tufts University
2018
Illumination Award for Interior Lighting Design, Northeastern University
2018
I2SL Go Beyond Award, Buildings Category, Tufts University
2017
I2SL Go Beyond Award, Buildings Category, Northeastern University
2017
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Excellence, Northeastern University
2017
AN Best of Design: Digital Fabrication, Honorable Mention, Northeastern University
2017
AIA New York COTE, Merit Award, Northeastern University
2017
S-Lab, Refurbished Laboratory Award, Cornell University
2017
AIA COTE Top Ten Recipient, George Washington University
2017
AIA Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture, George Washington University
2016
Boston Society of Architects, Sustainable Design, Citation, George Washington University
2016
AIA New England, Citation Award, Alexandria Real Estate Equities
2016
Architizer +Stairs, Special Mention, Alexandria Real Estate Equities
2016
R&D Magazine, Renovated Lab of the Year, Cornell University
2016
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award, George Washington University
2016
AIA/NY COTE Honor Award, George Washington University
2016
AIA New England, Interiors, Merit Award, Columbia University
2016
I2SL Go Beyond Award, Buildings Category, Harvard University
2015
AIA National Healthcare Design Award, Unbuilt, Central South University
2015
USGBC, National Capital Regional, Project of the Year, New Construction, George Washington University
2015
IIDA New England, Best Education Building, George Washington University
2015
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture, New Building, Merit Award, George Washington University
2015
AIA New England, Merit Award, George Washington University
2015
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture: New Building, Merit Award, Duke University
2015
NC Chapter: American Society of Landscape Architects Award, Duke University
2014
AIA/Washington DC, Award in Architecture, George Washington University
2014
ENR, Best Green Project, Duke University
2014
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, Duke University
2014
ABC Excellence in Construction, Merit Award, Duke University
2013
R&D Magazine, Renovated Lab of the Year Special Mention, Harvard University
2013
USGBC/MA Chapter, Special Recognition for Stellar Energy Performance in a Lab Building, Harvard University
2012
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture for a New Building, Merit Award, Princeton University
2012
R&D Magazine, Lab of the Year High Honors, Princeton University
2012
AIA Pennsylvania, Honor Award, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2011
AIA/New Jersey, Merit Award, Princeton University
2011
AIA New England, Merit Award, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2011
AIA/Modern Healthcare, Award Citation, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2011
AIA Tri-State Design Awards, Honor Award, Princeton University
2011
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award, Princeton University
2010
IDID Excellence in Sustainable Design, Merit Award, Columbia University
2010
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, Columbia University
2010
CARITAS Project, Generative Space Health Improvement Award, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2010
Boston Society of Architects, Healthcare Facilities Design Award, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2009
R&D Magazine, Lab of the Year, Columbia University
2009
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture: New Building, Merit Award, Columbia University
2009
Boston Society of Architects, Higher Education Honor Award, Columbia University
2009
Boston Society of Architects, AIA/NY & EPA, Sustainable Design Award, Columbia University
2008
AIA Westchester/Mid-Hudson NY, High Honor/First Honor Award, Columbia University
2007
Boston Society of Architects, Award for Design, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
2007
R&D Magazine, Lab of the Year Special Mention, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
2007
AIA/New England, Merit Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
2006
AIA/Pittsburgh, Honor Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
TEACHING & LECTURES
SCUP, Excellence in Architecture, New Building 04/15
IIDA New England, Best Education Design 02/15
AIA DC, Award in Architecture 10/14
Boston Society of Architects, Design Excellence 10/14
Architizer A+ Special Mention, Health & Wellness 10/14
Boston Society of Architects, Healthcare Facilities Design Award 10/14
Boston Society of Architects, Design Excellence 09/14
Boston Society of Architects, Higher Education Award 03/13
Modern Healthcare, Award of Excellence 07/13
SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture 01/12
R&D Magazine, Lab of the Year, High Honors 01/12
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