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KSS Architects Capabilities - Higher Education

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Description: Higher education is the cornerstone of our practice. For 34 years, KSS has built a refined process of ideation, design, and delivery. As nationally recognized experts driven by empathy for a place and its community, we intimately understand the challenges and opportunities impacting 21st century higher education. Our designs emerge through intense dialogue paired with thoughtful analysis of mission, goals, context, and systems. Our outstanding record of managing complex schedules, diverse stakeholder and project teams, and visionary solutions informs each new project. The result? Exceptional places where the full arc of campus life materializes.
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PROFESSIONAL MERITS PETAR MATTIONI AIA, LEED APACE Mentor Program Volunteer KSS ARCHITECTS | PARTNERInfill Philadelphia: Food Access. Community Design Petar has a practical design methodology that balances design with client objectives, technical coordination, and effective project execution. His Collaborative Volunteer commitment to strong client relationships and building consensus consistently result in successful projects, particularly in the field of higher education and the emerging field of innovation. Petar strives to be involved in all aspects of the planning process and excels in conducting research and analysis in the initial stages of design and documentation. His thoroughness results in the success of all project phases, with particular expertise during project planning–aligning project goals, context, budget, and schedule. He maintains project quality and long-term value, while meeting their development goals and schedules. An active member of the Philadelphia community, Petar works with several non-profit organizations, including the ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Mentor Program, which introduces high school students to careers in the building and design industries. Petar represents the next generation of designers and practitioners of architecture—passionate about place as a contribution to society, enthusiastic about guiding young architects toward new opportunities, and responsive to client needs & values. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE A. Harry Moore School, Special Needs School, Relocation and Feasibility Study Cornell College, Thomas Commons Campus Center, Addition and Renovation Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, Masterplan and Renov. Cranbury K-8 School, Gymnasium, Classrooms and Entry, Add. and Reno. Drew University, Ehinger University Center, Addition and Renovation Drew University, Land Use Master Plan Kean University, Center for Academic Success, Academic Building Kean University, Eugene and Shelley Enlow Recital Hall, Renovation Kean University, Wilkins Theatre, Addition and Renovation Lafayette College, Dining Services Renovations Mack-Cali Realty Corporation, Princeton Forrestal Village, Master Plan Montville Township, Public Safety Building New Jersey City University, University Academy Charter High School New Jersey City University, West Campus Redevelopment Master Plan Princeton University Press, Addition and Renovation Randolph Public Library, Feasibility Study Rutgers University, Biomedical Engineering Building Seton Hall University, University Center and Admissions The Calais School, Addition and Renovation The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Campus Center University of Pennsylvania, Pennovation Center University of Pennsylvania, Pennovation Works Storage Feasibility Study Virginia Commonwealth University, University Learning Center Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Campus Master Plan WHYY Public Media, Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, Magna Cum Laude, Syracuse University 101 |

EDMUND P. KLIMEK AIA, NCARB KSS ARCHITECTS | PARTNERPROFESSIONAL MERITS Ed’s passion is the Architecture of Commerce, designing places that bring people together in the grand endeavor of the economy. Working closely with clientsNational Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) as both designer and trusted advisor, he has helped to create visionary placesUrban Land Institute for work and industry. Collaboration is the cornerstone of Ed’s architecturalArchitectural Consultant, LEED for Warehouse and approach. He thrives in leading larges complex teams through a process driven by a dedication to exceptional design that draws upon the unique skills of all Distribution Center; Adaptations Working Group, U.S. its members. Ed is an innovator in his field. His clients have invited him to Green Building Council speak at national corporate gatherings, he has been a frequent contributor at“Sustainability, Resiliency, Well Buildings.” NAIOP national industry conferences, he has lectured at MIT and other higher education Commercial Real Estate Conference Conversation Corner, institutions, and he has been a consultant to the United States Green Building September 2016. Council. Ed has been a partner at KSS since 2000 and has over thirty years of“Building for Wellness.” NAIOP Development Magazine, experience. Summer 2016.“Preserving Assets & Maximizing Investments: Emory and RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Georgia Tech’s Library Service Center as a Collaborative Model in Process-Focused Facility Design.” IFLA Library Burlington Stores, New Headquarters, 1830 Renovation and Addition Building and Equipment Conference, August 2016. Cabot Industrial Trust, Volkswagen of America,Inc., Regional Distribution Center“Preserving Assets, Maximizing Investments.” SCUP Cultech, Inc., U.S. Headquarters Southern Regional Conference, October 2015. Empire Merchants North, Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center“Green Industrial.” ARCHITECT Magazine, January 2011. Forsgate Industrial Partners, Coca-Cola Refreshments Distribution Facility,“Empire Merchants North: Green Design for the End User.” Development, Summer 2010. Building S320-321“Bringing Productivity Back to Brownfields.” New Jersey Forsgate Industrial Partners, Corporate Offices League of Municipalities, April 2009. Forsgate Industrial Partners, Hyundai Motor Corporation, Distribution Center,“iPort 12: A Former Landfill Comes of Age.” Development, Summer 2008. Building S139“Greening of Industrial.” NAIOP’s Industrial Conference Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Scandling Campus Center, Add. and Reno. (I.con) presentation, Spring 2008. Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Stern Hall, Academic Building“New Distribution Center for Mercedes Proves Big can be Matrix Development Group, Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Headquarters Beautiful.” Development, Summer 2004. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, New Parts Distribution Center New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Trenton HeadquartersACCREDITATION / LICENSURE Panattoni Development Company, P/A Associates, iPort 12 Pennsylvania State University, Library AnnexAIA Princeton University, 701 Carnegie Center, Off-Campus Administration BuildingNCARB Prologis, Cranbury Business Park, Buildings 1- 8NJ, PA, GA, FL, IA, IL, SC, TX, ME Prologis, Elizabeth Seaport Business Park Prologis, I-78 Distribution Center | 102 Prologis, I-81 Distribution Center Prologis, Liberty Logistics Center Prologis, Portview Commerce Center QPSI, Headquarters and Supply Chain Center for Excellence Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP), Book Storage Facility Somerset Tire Service, Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Distribution Campus The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, West Quad Academic Building W.W. Grainger, Zone Distribution Center Warby Parker, Optical Lab and Northeast Production Facility EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, University of Detroit

PROFESSIONAL MERITS SCOT MURDOCH AIAReal Estate New Jersey, 40 Under 40, 2008 KSS ARCHITECTS | PARTNERYoung Architect of the Year, AIA New Jersey, 2004 Scot has supervised the successful transformation of millions of square feet of industrial development from design to production. He excels at developing and implementing solutions to design challenges in both new and existing buildings for many project types. With a deep understanding of the value of sustainable design and the role ofcutting-edge facilities in the marketplace, Scot’s work unlocks value and improves performance for clients. His knowledge and commitment to sustainable design have contributed to KSS’ leadership in the development of contaminated sites in New Jersey, and in facilitating industrial growth in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Forsgate Industrial Partners, Building M40 Forsgate Industrial Partners, Coca-Cola Refreshments Dist. Facility, Blg S320-321 Forsgate Industrial Partners, Hyundai Motor Corporation, Dist. Center, Blg S139 Forsgate Industrial Partners, Restaurant Depot, Building S41, Redevelopment KTR Capital Partners, 600 Meadowlands Commercial Facility, Alterations Matrix Development Group, Somfy Systems, Inc., U.S. Corporate Headquarters Newark Farmers Market Panattoni Development Company, P/A Associates, iPort 12, Wakefern Pro Warehouse, Distribution Center, Expansion Prologis, Cranbury Business Park, Buildings 1- 8 Prologis, Elizabeth Seaport Business Park Prologis, Franklin Commerce Center Prologis, Highridge Business Park Prologis, I-78 Distribution Center Prologis, I-81 Distribution Center Prologis, Liberty Logistics Center Prologis, Mohawk Industries, Inc., Interstate Crossdock Redevelopment Prologis, Portview Commerce Center Prologis, Portview Commerce Center, FedEx Prologis, Prologis Park South, Buildings 2 and 3 QPSI, Headquarters and Supply Chain Center for Excellence Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP), Book Storage Facility River Terminal Development, Kearny Campus, Speculative Warehouse Somerset Tire Service, Distribution Center Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Distribution Campus The Coca-Cola Company, Lehigh Distribution Facility The Hampshire Companies, Speculative Warehouse W.W. Grainger, Zone Distribution Center Warby Parker, Optical Lab and Northeast Production Facility EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, University of Arizona 103 |

PROFESSIONAL MERITS MERILEE MEACOCK AIA, PP, LEED APLeading Woman Intrapreneur of New Jersey Finalist, 2016. KSS ARCHITECTS | PARTNER“Gottesman RTW Academy Tour,“ AIA NJ State Convention, Merilee is a design leader in the education community. She has assisted large 2015. and small organizations find new building sites, made recommendations for“Community Revitalization: The Restorative Properties of planning new campuses, and designed improvements to make current buildings more functional and dynamic. An excellent communicator, she often organizes Schools,” Planning for Higher Education Journal. Vol. 43 and leads a team approach to the design and construction of buildings and Num. 4, July-September 2015. campuses. Her broad-minded yet pragmatic ideas pave the way to handle“Across the Generations: Addressing the Elephants Still challenges related to the planning, design, and construction of many project in the Room,” Panelist: Groundbreaking Women in types adeptly. She helps clients realize their highest potential by creating a Construction, 2015. legacy of places that is inspirational, comfortable and functional for all.AIA-New Jersey, Architect of the Year, 2014.NJBIZ 50 Best Women in Business, Honoree, 2012. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE“Bringing Education into the Mix.” School Construction News. 2010. Bancroft, New Campus“Transforming Lives and Communities: Successful Planning Build with Purpose, Golden Door Charter School; Obama Green Charter School Strategies for Starting a Charter School.” National Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund, KIPP Philadelphia, KIPP Alliance for Public Charter Schools conference. 2009.“The Good Neighbor: Looking to Mission-Based Initiatives to Philadelphia Elementary Academy, Addition and Renovation Develop Programs for the Future.” SCUP Mid Atlantic. 2008. Civic Builders, Hyde Leadership Charter High School“How Design Works for You.” http://howdesignworks.aia. Cranbury K-8 School, Gymnasium, Classrooms and Entry, Addition and Renovation org/casestudy-school.asp. Eden Autism Services, Eden Institute, Special Needs SchoolYoung Architect of the Year, AIA New Jersey, 2003 Gottesman RTW Academy, Addition and RenovationsArchitectural Consultant, LEED for Schools; National Inquiry School, Master Plan and Renovation; Science Classroom Committee, U.S. Green Building Council Kean University, Human Rights Institute, AdditionPrinceton Future KIPP Philadelphia, Fitzsimons Test Fit; Stanton Renovations; WestmorelandChair, Zoning Board, Cranbury Township Mid-Atlantic Preservation Services, Office Building New Jersey City University, University Academy Charter High School; West | 104 Campus Master Plan; West Side Theatre, Renovation New Jersey Schools Development Authority, Barnegat Board of Education, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School, West State Street Office Pennington Borough, Municipal Building and Public Library Princeton University Press, Addition, Renovation, and Feasibility Study P.S. 55, Jonathan Rose Green Bronx Machine RBH Group, Makers Village & AeroFarms RBH Group, Teachers Village, Chen School; Discovery Charter School; Great Oaks Charter School; TEAM Charter Schools; SPARK Academy Rutgers University, 15 Washington Arts Space; Hahne & Co. Building Adaptive Re-use ; Biomedical Engineering Building, Information Science & Technology Building, Master Plan, Center for Adult Autism Services TEAM Charter Schools, Newark Collegiate Academy; Littleton The Calais School, Addition and Renovation The Harmony Schools, Daycare Center The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School, Renovation & Addition Uncommon Schools, 15th Avenue; 310 Sherman Avenue; 377 Washington; Haddon Avenue K-8; Mt. Ephraim; North Star Academy Charter School, Addition and Renovation United States Coast Guard, Building 140 Renovation on Governors Island Widener Partnership, Charter School EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture & Bachelor of Science, The Pennsylvania State University

PROFESSIONAL MERITS MATTHEW H. MCCHESNEY AIA, LEED APChair of the Lawrenceville Main Street Organization KSS ARCHITECTS | PARTNER Clients know Matt for his ability to listen to their needs, understand their values, and create spaces where they can maximize their potential. As he leads projects from design to construction, he strives to balance the client’s objectives with the demands of budgets, site restrictions, and scheduling. Matt is a powerful force in the K-12 community—he is a trusted advisor to many, helping to build community and facilitate education pedagogy, thereby empowering students to succeed and neighborhoods to flourish. With all projects, he strives to integrate both simple and complex systems that minimize architecture’s impact on the environment and help preserve resources for future generations. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Bancroft, New Campus Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund, University Heights Civic Builders, Hyde Leadership Charter High School Cranbury K-8 School, Gymnasium, Classrooms and Entry, Addition and Renovation Denville Township, Town Hall Fairfield Township, Public Safety Building Gottesman RTW Academy, New K-8 School Inquiry School, Master Plan and Renovation; Science Classroom Kean University, Center for Academic Success, Academic Building Kean University, Eugene and Shelley Enlow Recital Hall, Renovation New Jersey Schools Development Authority and Barnegat Board of Education, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School New Jersey Schools Development Authority and Vineland Board of Education, Vineland Middle School #2 Princeton University, Lewis Center for the Arts, Dance and Visual Arts Departments, Addition and Renovation Princeton University, West College Admissions Department, Renovation RBH Group, AeroFarms RBH Group, Teachers Village, Chen School RBH Group, Teachers Village, Discovery Charter School RBH Group, Teachers Village, Great Oaks Charter School RBH Group, Teachers Village, TEAM Charter Schools, SPARK Academy Rutgers University, 15 Washington Arts Space Rutgers University, Biomedical Engineering Building Rutgers University, Hahne & Co. Building Adaptive Reuse Rutgers University, Zimmerli Art Museum, Dodge Collection Addition TEAM Charter Schools, Newark Collegiate Academy The College of New Jersey, School of Arts and Sciences, Master Plan The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Campus Center Uncommon Schools, North Star Academy Charter School, Addition and Renovation EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, Syracuse University 105 |

SHEILA NALL ASID, LEED AP KSS ARCHITECTS | PRINCIPAL, DIR. OF INTERIOR DESIGNPROFESSIONAL MERITS Sheila has more than 30 years experience designing corporate environments for companies and institutions throughout the U.S. Her design ability allowsIndustrial Commercial Real Estate Women, Inc. (ICREW NJ); her to see potential in all spaces, and to create beautiful, unique environments Board Member, 2008-2015 that meet, and often exceed, her clients’ expectations. Her management ability allows her to lead and collaborate with teams of coworkers, consultants andIndustrial Commercial Real Estate Women, New Jersey contractors to complete complex and highly technical projects that delight and President (2011); President-elect (2010) inspire her clients. Sheila believes that before her clients can benefit from herASID Lucille Morgan Award for Service to the Profession knowledge, she first has to learn much from and about them. Her dedicationDuPont Design Award to providing a listening ear and exemplary service has led to the creation ofGeorgia Chapter ASID: Design Award successful, functional and beautiful environments for a myriad of clients.National ASID Honorable Mention: Design Award RELEVANT EXPERIENCE | 106 Allergan, Bridgewater Corporate Offices Archer & Greiner, P.C., Princeton Law Office Blank Rome LLP, Princeton Law Office Berlitz, Corporate Headquarters Renovation BioClinica, Carnegie Center Offices BioVid, Corporate Headquarters Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Princeton Law Office Burlington Stores, New Corporate Headquarters Burlington Stores, 1830 Office Expansion and Renovation Christiana Care, Innovation Center Dechert LLP, Princeton Law Office Genmab, Inc., Expansion and U.S. Headquarters Institute for Advanced Study, School of Natural Sciences, Bloomberg Hall Ironbound Capital Management, Princeton Corporate Office Lucosky Brookman, Law Offices Mathematica Policy Research, Princeton Corporate Offices Matrix Development Group, Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Headquarters New Jersey City University, Business Development Incubator Princeton University, Aaron Burr Hall, Addition and Renovation Princeton University, 701 Carnegie Center, Off-Campus Administration Building Princeton University Investment Company, Corporate Office, Renovation Reed Smith LLP, Princeton Law Office Saul Ewing LLP, Pittsburgh Law Office Saul Ewing LLP, Princeton Law Office Saul Ewing LLP, Willmington Law Office Sparks, Philadelphia Corporate Headquarters, Renovation Sparks, SoHo Offices The Children’s Place, Corporate Headquarters The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Campus Center Thomas Jefferson /University, Department of Information Services Technology Tyco Flow Control, Corporate Headquarters White and Williams, 7 Times Square Office EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Design, Magna Cum Laude, University of Cincinnati

ERICA HARMELIN NCIDQ KSS ARCHITECTS | DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN, PHILADELPHIAPROFESSIONAL MERITS Erica’s extensive experience in the mixed markets of hospitality, commercial and residential design allow her to bring fresh perspectives and innovativeNCIDQ – National Council for Interior Design Qualification concepts to KSS’s projects. A true believer that design matters and makes (#26152) a difference in the built environment, Erica creates meaningful experiences and enhances the lives of others through interior design. Erica approachesNEWH – The Network of the Hospitality Industry her work with an equal combination of passion, dedication, inspiration and2016 Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient – Philadelphia Business collaboration. Her approach to her profession is to stand by the belief that to do great work, you must love what you do. With interior design, her leadership Journal and deep expertise elevates KSS’s purposeful articulation of experientialInteriors and Sources Magazine; Feature Article -Product design for learning, commerce, and community. Dressing Room “Endless Possibilities,” September 2016 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Allan Domb, Parc Rittenhouse* Alterra, The Versailles* Beechwood Homes / The Benjamin Company (teamed with Urbahn Architects in NYC), Arverne by the Sea* Bancroft, New Campus Brandywine Realty Trust/LCOR, 1919 Market Street* Buccini Pollin, Concord Plaza* Buccini Pollin, The National* Cross Properties, The Square* Equinox, 234 Montgomery Avenue* Harmelin Media, Corporate Projects* Hilton Hotels, Baltimore Hilton Convention Center* Normandy Real Estate, Maple Avenue Townhomes* P&A Associates / Thomas Properties, The Murano* Reinhold Residential, Sharples Works* Rittenhouse Hotel, Hospitality Project* Scannapieco Development, 1706 Rittenhouse* Thomas Jefferson University, Alumni Center Toll Brothers, Kensington Place* Loews Hotels, Loews Philadelphia Hotel* Loews Hotels, Loews Universal Studios - Hard Rock Hotel* Loews Hotels, Loews Universal Studios - Portofino Bay Hotel* Loews Hotels, Loews Universal Studios - Royal Pacific Resort* WCRP, WCRP Offices / Oxford Mills* EDUCATION Master of Science, Interior Design, Drexel University Bachelor of Science, Sports Management, University of Delaware 107 |

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