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Here’s a look at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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As public agencies often have ongoing needs for architectural and engineering services, some agencies will rely on their On-Call Architects to make the adjustments and upgrades they need – that is where AEL comes in! We’ve completed completed a roof and skylight replacement for the DPW, a roof and skylight replacement for the Annex of City Hall, a roof replacement for the Holyoke Children’s Museum and Volleyball Hall of Fame, heating upgrades for the McMahon VRF, historical renovations on the City Council Chambers located at City Hall, and we’ve replaced the HVAC systems in Holyoke Elementary Schools.

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ArchitectureEL Inc. provides professional design services on a wide range of projects, from renovating existing buildings to designing new. The firm has significant experience in accessibility, historic preservation, educational, and commercial design, as well as both private and multi-family residential development.

AEL has developed strong local connections and provided services for the city of Holyoke and Holyoke Public schools as their on-call architect for the past two years, completing a roof and skylight replacement for the DPW, a roof and skylight replacement for the City Hall Annex, a roof replacement for the Holyoke Children’s Museum and Volleyball Hall of Fame, heating upgrades for the McMahon VRF, historical renovations on the City Council chambers located at City Hall, HVAC system replacements in the city’s elementary schools.

“We are honored to have been chosen to continue this important work in the city of Holyoke,” said Kevin Rothschild-Shea, owner and principal architect. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with the city of Holyoke and our services to the Holyoke Housing Authority to help maintain the infrastructure of this vibrant city.”

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We extended our gratitude to fifteen organizations to recognize the support and hard work they’ve demonstrated to the community day in and day out. 

We thank the following organizations for their commitment to creating positive change:

• American Farmland Trust
• Big Brothers of Hampden County
• CapeAbilities
• Centers for Human Development (CHD)
• Dakin Humane Society
• Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
• Harwich Conservation Trust
• Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
• Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
• Revitalize CDC
• Rick’s Place
• The Parish Cupboard
• Unify Against Bullying
• Wounded Warrior Project
• YWCA Western Massachusetts

Over the past decade and a half, we have faced challenges, embraced innovation, and worked to diligently serve our clients, the people who live and work in the spaces we create, and to nurture our team. It has, and always will be, a priority for the team to give back to the community in which we work, live and play. 

The Architecture Environment Life, Inc. team has embarked on our next chapter with the same drive that has influenced us in past years. We are dedicated to continuing to serve our community and will continue to support organizations who share a similar mission.

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AEL’s Architects, Kevin and Rick, paid a visit to their “old stomping grounds” on the campus of Roger Williams University (RWU) this past Spring for “Resume Night” with aspiring future Architects! They met the future generation of Architects, shared their experience in the professional field, along with a few “tips of the trade,” and reminisced about their time attending RWU.

Those who are a part of the Cummings School of Architecture study Architecture, Art and Architectural History, Preservation Studies, Preservation Practices, Real Estate, and Urban and Regional Planning in RWU’s NEA and AIA award-winning 65,000-square-foot building. The Cummings School of Architecture building, originally opened in 1987 and thoroughly renovated in 2021, balances individual study and work, group collaborations, and events.  

From collaborating on projects in top-notch design studios, to working with real clients in paid internships and partnering with communities to make positive change, RWU’s Cummings School of Architecture students are well prepared for leadership in professional practice, service and individual creative pursuits upon graduation. 

The talent that Kevin and Rick met at Roger Williams University was incredible. Today’s students have a bright future ahead of them!

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Maeve Rothschild-Shea (pictured left) has accepted a full-time job on Cape Cod as an Environmental Technician at Wilkinson Ecological Design. Their mission at Wilkinson Ecological  Design is to restore the integrity and biodiversity of the unique natural ecosystems throughout New England. They are dedicated to superior design and land management of complex ecological restoration and bioengineering projects that protect local habitats and enhance land value. Their uniquely qualified staff is professionally licensed, certified and insured.   

Gracyn Rothschild-Shea (pictured right) has begun flight school in Fort Rucker, Alabama, where she’ll learn to fly helicopters for the United States Army.

Fort Rucker is the home of Army Aviation! It covers about 63,000 acres of southeast Alabama countryside and serves as the headquarters for U.S. Army Aviation. Fort Rucker was named U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence in 2008; they develop, coordinate, and deploy Aviation operations, training and doctrine.  

It’s an exciting time in the AEL family so join us in congratulating our girls and sending them out into the professional world! Best of luck, Maeve and Gracyn!  

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