Matz Collaborative Architects, Inc.

This particular makerspace at UMass Amherst is intended to focus on projects under one cubic foot in size, generally electronics and robotics projects. The mission of the space is to provide an on site rapid prototyping facility for students across disciplines serving as an innovation hub.

This project has been recognized by American School and University Magazine for Outstanding Design in Technology/STEM Centers.

Lederle Maker Space:
https://hubs.la/Q02nXrcR0

[Image description: Image 1: Maker Space interior with workbenches with roller chairs, shelving, storage, and robotics/electronics equipment. Text reads "Lederle Maker Space University of Massachusetts Amherst" and the Matz Collaborative Architects. Image 2: Lockers outside of the classroom, ajar door leading into classroom with desks, roller chairs, monitor, and storage. Plaque outside of the door reads "A104A Classroom". Image 3: Conference area with roller chairs and table looking into classroom with roller chairs, desks, monitor, whiteboard, clock. Image 4: Lounge area with table, roller chairs, and couch. Image 5: Classroom with desks, roller chairs, storage, monitor, and whiteboards. Image 6: Classroom with desks, roller chairs, conference room in background, exit door. Image 7: Conference room looking into classroom with desks, roller chairs, storage, monitor, and whiteboards. Image 8: Classroom with desks, roller chairs, conference room in background. Image 9: Maker Space interior with workbenches with roller chairs, shelving, storage, and robotics/electronics equipment, exit door ajar.]

Photo credit: © Keitaro Yoshioka Photography KEITARO YOSHIOKA PHOTOGRAPHY
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The Olney Organic Chemistry Laboratory renovation at UMass Lowell along with its partner project Olney 304,completely renovated the main chemistry teaching labs on UMass Lowell’s North Campus.

This project that has been recognized by American School & University Magazine for Outstanding Design in Specialized Facility, Architectural Portfolio.

Olney Organic Chemistry Lab:
https://hubs.la/Q02mxkK30

[Image description: Image 1: Laboratory space, with workstations, fume hoods, sink, storage, and electrical panel, and exit. Image 2: Laboratory space with workstations with electrical outlets, equipment, and overhead snorkel fume hood exhausts, and fume hoods. Image 3: : Laboratory space with workstations with electrical outlets and roller chairs, equipment, and overhead snorkel fume hood exhausts, fume hoods, electrical panel, and exit. Image 4: Laboratory space with workstation with roller chairs and drawer storage underneath and fume hoods with cabinet storage underneath. Image 5: Laboratory space with workstations with electrical outlets, equipment, and overhead snorkel fume hood exhausts, fume hoods, and whiteboard.]

Photo credits:
© Keitaro Yoshioka Photography KEITARO YOSHIOKA PHOTOGRAPHY
https://hubs.la/Q02mxp9J0

This phase one of two renovation projects carried out over consecutive summers to modernize teaching labs at .

Olney Teaching Laboratory:
https://hubs.la/Q02m6FHp0

[Image description: Image 1: Laboratory space with fume hoods, storage and equipment with text reading "Olney Teaching Laboratory University of Massachusetts Lowell" and the Matz Collaborative Architects logo. Image 2: Laboratory space with storage, equipment, and wall hooks. Image 3: Laboratory space with fume hoods, storage, and a person in a lab coat. Images 4 and 5: View planned interior of Olney Teaching Laboratory.]