Masterplanning
Masterplanning is essential for many clients to ensure efficient use of funding and plan for long term needs. The first step in any good master plan is stakeholder buy-in. Our design charettes are a town-hall model, engaging usergroups and encouraging collaboration. Numerous colleges, universities, municipalities, faith communities, and even State agencies have found our thoughtful masterplanning techniques create a comprehensive plan with a clear path forward. We focus on your vision, your priorities, and your individual needs. We provide accurate cost estimating, essential for understanding funding needs and supporting many of our clients’ fundraising efforts.
Lincoln Woods Masterplan
URI Fine Arts Center Feasibility Study
CCRI Masterplan
Smith’s Castle
Feasibility Study & Renovations
Saint Pius Parish Masterplan
Saints John & Paul Parish Masterplan
Walley School Reuse Feasibility Study
Jewish Alliance JCC Masterplan
Seekonk Fire Station Feasibility Study
Forestdale Schoolhouse
Feasibility Study and Masterplan
“I could not have been happier with the final result. We produced a ‘Centenary Master Plan’ that achieved nearly universal support. The success of this process was in large part due to the firm’s ability to smoothly facilitate group interaction. Brewster Thornton also brought the highest standards of architectural competence to our parish. Invariably I found that Brewster Thornton had the insight and experience needed to accomplish our goal. St. Augustine’s, our neighboring parish, had a similar experience.”
Masterplanning Studio Leaders
Barbara Thornton, AIA, LEED AP
Partner
Barbara has a talent for engaging communities in masterplanning, leading the charge to help develop comprehensive, thoughtful efforts have repeatedly been proven successful, gaining key stakeholder buy-in and completed construction projects. She is the second founding partner at BTGA and has had a strong role in structuring 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.
Anjali Dole
Senior Project Manager
Anjali is enthusiastic about place making and believes strongly that collaborative methods play a major role in sustainable communities and public spaces. Through her emphasis on people-oriented design strategies, she believes design has the potential to connect and engage. Anjali has an undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Mumbai, India and a master’s degree in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, NY.