Gorman Richardson Lewis celebrates 40 years

Shown (from left) are: Michael Gorman AIA, Steve Lewis AIA and Scott Richardson AIA, LEED AP

Hopkinton, MA Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects (GRLA) has reached a milestone – 40 years in business – as a leading provider of architecture, planning, interior design, and building envelope consulting services throughout N.E. Since 1976, GRLA has designed over 15 million s/f of space for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local community organizations. Its client list includes AMD, Anna Maria College, Brown University, EMC, Liberty Mutual, Hanover Insurance, Tufts University, the EcoTarium, Staples, TJX, WCVB-TV and UMASS Memorial.

Recently completed projects include a LEED-Platinum headquarters for Subaru of New England, Quinsigamond Community College’s new Healthcare and Workforce Development Center in Worcester, the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, and multiple phased renovations for Cognex Corp. in Natick and Perkin Elmer in Hopkinton. The building envelope team has completed restoration work on a landmarked building at 369 Congress St. in Boston.

Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects takes this opportunity to thank its clients, for providing rewarding projects; consultants, for teaming up and always working towards the right design solution for the client; contractors, who bring the design vision to life, and the employees who work hard to ensure each project is completed successfully.

GRLA is also proud to provide services to many not-for-profit community organizations such as Advocates, SMOC, MetroWest YMCA, Danforth Art, International Marathon Center, Boy Scouts of America, United Way, WICN Radio, Worcester Art Museum and ABCD of Boston.

A major part ofGorman Richardson Lewis Architects’s company culture is giving back, with principals and employees actively participating in local community organizations. Leadership and staff have served on committees and boards including: MetroWest YMCA, Danforth Art, United Way of Tri-County, MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, EcoTarium Museum Board, WICN Board, Hopkinton Library Foundation, Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce, Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, Woodville Historical District Committee, and the Thompson CT Social Services Building Committee. As part of the 40th year celebration, GRLA is committing to give back to 40 area not-for-profits through volunteering, donations and in-kind assistance.

As Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects celebrates its accomplishments, the firm also looks towards the future and continues to evolve. A major area of growth is the Building Envelope Sciences (BES) group founded in 2003, which focuses on the diagnosis and repair of existing building envelopes, design and technical support for new construction, and capital needs assessments.

Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects continues its keen focus on sustainable design strategies and has signed onto the AIA’s 2030 commitment – furthering the importance of responsible and sustainable design on all of our projects.

The firm held a 40th anniversary celebration at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on June 2.