University of Southern Maine Collab: Esports Arena
A vision from the University of Southern Maine’s (USM) Esports Team is now a reality. The Collab: Esports Arena, designed by SMRT Architects & Engineers, transforms a 1960s-era building on the Gorham campus into a high-performance hub for connection, competition, and community. With 75 active members, USM’s Esports Team is the largest collegiate esports club…
Plymouth State University Samuel Read Hall Nursing Program Renovation
Plymouth State University’s (PSU) nursing program had outgrown its space. With enrollment targets doubled and teaching spaces scattered across multiple floors, PSU needed a solution that consolidated and modernized the program without expanding its footprint. SMRT renovated the entire third floor of Samuel Read Hall to include two skills labs, two ICU simulation labs with…
Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine Renovation and Expansion
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine (BGCSM) is transforming its historic Portland Clubhouse into a future-forward Greater Portland Youth Campus through a major renovation and expansion. This initiative is the center of the organization’s “A Place for Growth” capital campaign, designed to double the Club’s daily capacity and provide a dedicated pathway to…
Keene State College Carle Hall
This 1970s-era residence hall lacked comfortable, inviting common areas for students, staff, and families to enjoy. Carle Hall’s first floor was dark, outdated, and in need of renovations to add intentionality and vibrance to the common areas. The spaces were very segmented and hidden, making them difficult to use for gathering and connection. Keene State…
Bangor Region YMCA
The Bangor Region YMCA has been a cornerstone of youth development and community services for over 150 years and is embarking on an ambitious journey to expand and enhance its offerings. This new chapter will see the creation of a state-of-the-art, versatile facility designed to meet the growing needs of the community and strengthen its…
University of Maine GEM Factory of the Future
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) looks to build on its reputation as a national and international leader in commercially scaled, next-generation research and development on composite materials and structures. SMRT teamed with Grimshaw Architects and structural engineer Thornton Tomasetti for the GEM Research Factory of the Future, a first-of-its-kind test…
Hebron Academy Athletic Complex
The 60,000-square-foot athletic facility houses an elevated running track and field house, squash courts, fitness center, team rooms, and athletic offices. The facility is a key component of the campus transformation and supports adjacent athletic fields and the Academy’s nature trail network. A creative combination of pre-engineered structures and conventional construction dramatically contained building costs…
University of Southern Maine McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success
The McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success serves as the campus’s social heart and living room with amenities including a 300-seat dining hall, student lounge, bookstore, and café/pub. The Center houses a Career & Employment Hub and a 4,500-square-foot multipurpose room to host career fairs, employer presentations, and networking events with local business leaders….
University of Southern Maine Portland Commons Residence Hall
Portland Commons Residence Hall is the university’s first on-campus housing facility in Portland and accommodates nearly 600 students. This eight-story residential hall has 385 units, including single-occupancy rooms, studios, and larger multiple-room apartments. Students can comfortably study and relax in the shared kitchen and gathering spaces, semi-private courtyard, and the Sky Lounge, which offers stunning…
Husson University Wellness Learning Center
In pursuit of enhancing student wellbeing and hands-on learning, SMRT partnered with Husson University to design a multifunctional student wellness center. The space includes an experiential learning area with a simulation center and lab for the university’s nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy programs and a clinical area where students can access healthcare and counseling…