Practice
Annum Architects is a unique practice. Whether planning and designing contemporary buildings or revitalizing historic resources, we work to build spaces for the arts, education, and public realm that support and expand the community of users.
Our Purpose
Mission Statement
To create buildings and spaces that advance the client’s mission.
Process
Annum works on all stages of a project, from planning and design through construction administration and close out.
We create simple solutions for complex projects with an inclusive process and well-managed communications. The most remarkable projects emerge from deep engagement with our clients, users, stakeholders, and their communities, and the best solutions result from involvement of those with clear understanding of the issues and their audiences.
Whether designing for new construction or revitalizing historic resources, we connect the history of a place with its future. Our work is grounded in extensive research of all aspects of a site and its users. We lead an interactive process that explores options and results in consensus solutions through vigorous dialogue.
Whether designing for new construction or revitalizing historic resources, we connect the history of a place with its future. Our work is grounded in extensive research of all aspects of a site and its users. We lead an interactive process that explores options and results in consensus solutions through vigorous dialogue.
History
Building on Ann Beha Architects’ accomplishments and a new generation of leadership.
Established over 30 years ago, and originally named Ann Beha Architects for founder Ann M. Beha, FAIA, Annum is based in Boston. We have worked on numerous public and civic buildings across the United States and abroad. Our clients and projects include: Harvard Divinity School, Swartz Hall; Brooks School, Center for the Arts; Yale University, Humanities Quadrangle; US Department of State Bureau of Overseas Building Operations; and the Smithsonian Institution. Awards for our work include the Boston Society of Architects Educational Facilities Award, American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Architecture and the SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture Award. Ann Beha Architects became Annum in 2022.
Ann M Beha, FAIA RAIC
“I am thrilled with Annum’s name, mission, and leadership. These reflect a practice marked by innovation and opportunity”.
Ann M Beha FAIA RAIC
Founder, Ann Beha Arcihtects
Sustainability
Real solutions to the challenges of now – and a better way of building for the future.
Sustainability has been an integral part of Annum’s approach to planning and design since the very start. For 40 years, we have preserved not just material and resources, but cultural significance so future generations will be able to use and enjoy the buildings we create. We think of user needs not just now—but for the decades to come. Annum is a member of the US Green Building Council and a signatory to AIA’s 2030 Commitment to reduce energy consumption in the built environment. We have more than 20 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff and have designed LEED Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Certified projects with existing buildings.
Awards
2021
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield Technical Community College, Student Learning Commons
- 2021 BSA Higher Education Facilities Design Honor Award
- 2019 SCUP Excellence in Architecture Honorable Mention
- 2019 Preservation Massachusetts Robert H. Kuehn, Jr. Award
- 2019 BD + C Reconstruction Award
- 2017 SCUP Excellence in Planning Honor Award
2017
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
University of Chicago, Saieh Hall for Economics
- 2017 Boston Society of Architects Honor Award
- 2017 SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture Merit Award
- 2016 AIA Illinois Frank Lloyd Wright Honor Award
- 2016 AIA New England Citation Award for Design Excellence
- 2015 BD + C Reconstruction Platinum Award
- 2015 Chicago Building Congress Merit Award
- 2014 Boston Society of Architects Honor Award
- 2014 SCUP Excellence in Planning Honor Award
- 2014 SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering
2015
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge Public Library (w/ William Rawn Associates)
- 2015 American Institute of Architects Honor Award
- 2012 Congress for New Urbanism Charter Award
- 2012 USGBC MA Innovation in Green Design Award
- 2011 Boston Society of Architects Sustainable Design Award
- 2010 Harleston Parker Medal
- 2010 Massachusetts Historical Commission Award
- 2010 Cambridge Historical Commission Special Recognition
- 2010 Boston Society of Architects Interior Architecture Award
2012
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
The Liberty Hotel (w/ Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc.)
- 2012 Preservation Massachusetts Paul E. Tsongas Award
- 2009 Victorian Society in America Preservation Award
- 2008 Massachusetts Historical Commission Award
- 2008 Boston Preservation Alliance Achievement Award
2011
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, Music Building
- 2011 SCU/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture Merit Award
- 2010 Boston Society of Architects Honor Award Citation
- 2010 Preservation Alliance Achievement Award
- 2010 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award
2006
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Bard College at Simon’s Rock, Daniel Arts Center
- 2006 The Chicago Atheneum American Architecture Award
- 2005 American Institute of Architects New England Award
- 2005 United States Institute for Theatre Technology Award
- 2005 Boston Society of Architects Honor Award
Clients
Public Realm
Public Clients
City of Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy
Fort Adams Trust
National Park Service
United States Department of State
US General Services Administration
National Park Service
Public Libraries
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy
Fort Adams Trust
National Park Service
United States Department of State
US General Services Administration
National Park Service
Boston Public Library System
Cambridge Public Library
Crandall Public Library
Montgomery County Public Library System
Needham Free Public Library
Newark and Jersey City Public Libraries
Peterborough Library
Providence Public Libraries
Cambridge Public Library
Crandall Public Library
Montgomery County Public Library System
Needham Free Public Library
Newark and Jersey City Public Libraries
Peterborough Library
Providence Public Libraries
Arts + Culture
Museums
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum
Currier Museum of Art
Danforth Museum of Art
Historic Deerfield
Historic Newton
Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Mattatuck Museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
New Britain Museum of American Art
Norman Rockwell Museum
Portland Art Museum
Portland Museum of Art
Shelburne Museum
Smithsonian Institution
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters
Currier Museum of Art
Danforth Museum of Art
Historic Deerfield
Historic Newton
Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Mattatuck Museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
New Britain Museum of American Art
Norman Rockwell Museum
Portland Art Museum
Portland Museum of Art
Shelburne Museum
Smithsonian Institution
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters
Performing Arts
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Franklin & Marshall College
New England Conservatory of Music
The Wheeler School
Wellesley College
Williams College
Specialty Libraries and Archives
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Franklin & Marshall College
New England Conservatory of Music
The Wheeler School
Wellesley College
Williams College
Clark Art Institute
Mary Baker Eddy Library
Massachusetts Historical Society
Nantucket Atheneum Library
Newberry Library
The Grolier Club
Mary Baker Eddy Library
Massachusetts Historical Society
Nantucket Atheneum Library
Newberry Library
The Grolier Club
American Campus
Colleges & Universities
Bates College
Brown University
Colby College
Cornell University Law School
Drexel University
Hamilton College
Harvard Divinity School
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
Lafayette College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New England College of Optometry
New England Conservatory of Music
Northwestern University
Princeton University
Springfield Technical Community College
The Pennsylvania State University
University of Chicago
Brown University
Colby College
Cornell University Law School
Drexel University
Hamilton College
Harvard Divinity School
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
Lafayette College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New England College of Optometry
New England Conservatory of Music
Northwestern University
Princeton University
Springfield Technical Community College
The Pennsylvania State University
University of Chicago
University of North Carolina
University of Pennsylvania
University of Vermont
Wellesley College
Williams College
Yale University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Vermont
Wellesley College
Williams College
Yale University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Vermont
Wellesley College
Williams College
Yale University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Vermont
Wellesley College
Williams College
Yale University
Academic Libraries
Bowdoin College
Haverford College
Lafayette College
Williams College
Phillips Exeter Academy
University of Pennsylvania
Washington University in St. Louis
Independent Schools
Haverford College
Lafayette College
Williams College
Phillips Exeter Academy
University of Pennsylvania
Washington University in St. Louis
Belmont Hill School
Brooks School
Phillips Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
St. Mark's School
St. Paul's School
Brooks School
Phillips Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
St. Mark's School
St. Paul's School