A progressive approach to the practice of architecture.
saam architecture is an architectural practice with studios across New England and Texas. It provides comprehensive services in aviation, defense, higher education, K-12, workplace, municipal, and residential sectors, balancing creative design with complex technical, security, and operational standards.
Diana NicklausPresident + CEO
Diana OstbergVice President + COO
Ed BourgetSenior Principal
Koos LouwSenior Principal, Design
Rudy CaronDefense Sector Leader
Kristin TedfordPrincipal + Higher Ed Sector Leader
Katie KernizanK-12 Sector Leader + Design/Education Lead
Roslyn ChildPrincipal
Alicia SongerAssociate + Director of Sustainability
Comprehensive design and renovation services for airport authorities and federal agencies, managing complex airside and terminal support infrastructure.
Upgrades, expansions, and replacement master planning for regional and major airport terminals.
Specialized structures supporting airfield operations, including Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) buildings and Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) facilities.
Interior, spatial, and functional improvements to elevate passenger flow, security compliance, and comfort within airport terminals.
Secure, cost-efficient, and resilient design solutions tailored to the strict operational protocols of federal and defense agency clients.
Ground-up planning and architecture for military training, command, and readiness facilities.
Modernization of existing federal facilities to integrate advanced operational, technical, and energy efficiency systems.
Alignment of facility designs with strict military standards, including United Facilities Criteria and SpecsIntact protocols.
Flexible and collaborative learning environments designed to support academic excellence and enhance campus life.
Highly technical spaces tailored for multidisciplinary research, atomic physics, biomedical science, and university teaching.
Transformative interior retrofits that adapt historic campus spaces into modern offices, collaborative zones, and student lounges.
Community-focused and cost-effective educational facilities built around modern teaching principles and student wellness.
Integration of natural light, outdoor views, and biophilic principles to enhance student well-being and creativity.
Strategic space zoning that balances robust physical security with open, transparent, and welcoming environments.
Public sector designs that deliver community-focused, accessible, and historically sensitive civic spaces.
Historic preservation and modern additions for community library facilities.
Renovation and design of municipal offices, engagement centers, and public service spaces.
Strategic office interior design and graphic integration that promotes brand identity and operational workflow.
Full-scale interior transformations and space planning for corporate headquarters and business operations.
Integrated wayfinding, interpretative signage, and brand graphics for industrial parks, athletic clubs, and waterfront developments.
Aviation · Defense · Federal · Education · Government · Commercial · Historic Preservation · Residential
Bedford, MA · Aviation · 2019 · Client: Massport
A new 11,500-square-foot combined rescue, fire fighting, and customs facility shared by the Massport fire department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Bedford, MA · Defense · 2018 · Client: Hanscom AFB
Modernization of a 77,000-square-foot military facility to provide optimized administrative, classroom, and support spaces.
New Bedford, MA · Aviation · Client: New Bedford Regional Airport
A design study exploring renovation, expansion, or replacement options for the terminal, including a new ARFF facility and maintenance building.
Boston, MA · Education · 2023 · Client: Northeastern University
Full renovation of two floors to accommodate the Khoury College of Computer Science Cybersecurity Group, featuring private offices, lab spaces, and collaborative zones.