Higher Education
Spaces for learning are essential to a strong community and the creation of the next generation of leaders. Working with national educational organizations allows our team to lead the way with the best new ideas and standards. These 21st Century ideas have become the basis for our projects in local schools, colleges, and universities, implementing spaces that fit the way students learn. Durability, sustainability, and security are all essential to the creation of a campus that allows for growth, socially, emotionally, and socially.
RWU SECCM Physics & Graphics Labs
MIT Conference Room
CCRI Renewal Projects
URI Bliss Hall
URI Providence Campus Bookstore
RIC Career Development Center
Johnson & Wales University
URI Chafee Hall
RWU Marine & Natural Sciences Lab
RWU Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories
RIC School of Nursing
CCRI Nursing Simulation Laboratory
CCRI Chemistry Laboratory
URI Nursing Commons
URI Edwards Hall
URI BCRC
RIC Workforce Development Hub
CCRI Entry Ramp
RIC Browne Counseling Center
URI Fine Arts Center
University of Rhode Island
URI Roosevelt Hall
JWU Crime Laboratory
Higher Education Studio Leaders
Barbara Thornton, AIA, LEED AP
Partner
Barbara is the second founding partner at BTGA and has helped structure our growth and success. Master’s degrees in both architecture and business from MIT have enabled Barbara to create a professional and ethical architectural practice with strong business underpinnings. She is an active member in numerous boards including the RI State Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review.
Nathaniel Ginsburg, AIA
Partner
Nate is BTGA’s Educational Studio leader. He is an active member of the Society of Campus and University Planners and the Association 4 Learning Environments. Nate received his professional degree from The Boston Architectural College and a master’s degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His dedication to building better communities begins with building spaces that foster better education.
“I have always had an excellent working relationship with those from BTGA assigned to the various projects over the years. Every project I have been the PM on that BTGA was involved with the design, etc., it was the seamless communication between BTGA, the contractors, and myself that allowed projects to be finished on time. ”