Studio Journal

A look at what’s happening at Crowley Cottrell: projects under construction, landscapes coming to life, ideas we’re exploring, and the people we’re fortunate to work with along the way.

LEED Platinum for UMass CSL

We are excited to share that the new Computer Science Laboratory building at UMass Amherst has achieved LEED Platinum certification! This project was a great collaboration with Perkins Eastman Architects to ensure that both the building and landscape align with the University's ambitious sustainability goals. The landscape design links new and existing buildings through clear pedestrian circulation and inclusive, ADA-compliant routes while integrating rain gardens, robust tre

UMass Amherst Computer Science Laboratories Under Construction

Check out the construction progress at the UMass Amherst Computer Science Laboratories! This landscape demonstrates the value of enhancing existing landscape conditions through design. Our team preserved many mature trees while improving ADA access, integrating stormwater management as a landscape feature, and accommodating campus maintenance capacity through thoughtful planting design. We’re excited to see this complex landscape taking shape! Photo credits: Consigli Construc