SMMA chosen as preferred designer; lays out feasibility schedule, community engagement and site constraints for Medford High

SMMA was recommended as the preferred designer for the Medford High School project after a designer selection panel (DSP) reviewed four proposals and interviewed three firms, school staff told the Medford Comprehensive High School Building Committee. Contract negotiations between the city, district and SMMA are ongoing.

The recommendation follows a two‑meeting DSP process. "They voted SMMA first, which is why you see them here tonight," a staff presentation said during the selection recap. The panel included local and regional members; SMMA was ranked first in the final DSP vote.

Why it matters: the choice of designer sets the technical team that will lead feasibility investigations required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), produce the educational program and space summary, and develop the cost and schedule estimates the city and school committee will rely on when presenting options to the public.

SMMA introduced a multi‑disciplinary team and a phased work plan that begins with a Preliminary Design…