Education
Marlborough, MA – Finegold Alexander Architects recently completed the first new academic building on campus for the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (AMSA) in Marlborough.
In September 2024, the Main Building – which houses the main administrative offices, new classrooms, and science labs – opened to students for the school year, serving the Class of 2031 as the first to use it throughout their entire middle and high school career. The Main Building offers students comprehensive learning opportunities supported by state-of-the-art classroom technology.
Originally opened in 2005 with the mission to provide rigorous college-oriented education in math, science, and technology for students of diverse backgrounds, AMSA is a public charter school that now serves 966 students in grades 6-12 from over 30 communities in the greater Boston area. The school currently owns and occupies a three-building campus located at 165, 199 and 201 Forest Street in a former office park. Finegold Alexander worked closely with AMSA to align the school’s campus facilities to support their educational programs.
In addition to the design of the new 17,000sf Main Building, the project reimagined campus circulation to enhance the pick-up and drop-off experience for students and their families, creating a clear separation between vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
“We are thrilled to see the completion of the new Main Building, a place designed to support curiosity, collaboration, and discovery. It has been an incredibly rewarding process to partner with AMSA’s leadership to create a space that enriches the student learning experience and to expand the school’s academic footprint,” said Regan Shields Ives, principal and K-12 studio leader at Finegold Alexander.
“Finegold Alexander has done an incredible job transforming our campus into a modern, 21st-century education environment that truly fosters student learning and creativity,” said Dr. Lisa C. Mobley, AMSA executive director. “These new spaces will enable us to serve our students more effectively, making a real and lasting impact on their academic experience.”