February 10, 2021 UMBC Maker Space Conceptual Design | Innovation | Workplace Strategy Conceptual Design | Strategy Noting the UMBC Vision Statement: “The UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds.” Spurred by the Maker Movement and in line with the UMBC Vision, The Verve Partnership developed a Place Making Strategy and Design Concept, which may serve as the basis of a significant fund-raising initiative to support the creation of a Maker Space. The Maker Movement is loosely described by leading researchers as: A movement that focuses on collaboration as well as the physical act of making. It is a cultural reaction against a world that’s become too virtual for comfort. Recent data suggests, the movement informs new perspectives as well as reinforcing the tenets of active learning. Our space now truly embodies who we are and what we do. Scott Carr COO, First Finish The comprehensive, knowledgeable, and creative approach to the design of our space has directly contributed to the success of our office. Renee Lane-Kunz COO, Shapiro Sher The Verve Partnership are true team players and always manage to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of others. Dave Miller Vice President, SE, Harkins Builders When it came to the design for our new space, we turned to The Verve Partnership to create a client-focused, easy-to-navigate, design-driven environment. Their reputation clearly speaks for itself. Steve Callahan Supreme Orthopedic Systems We love showing off our space to clients and guest, even holding industry specific events, the space just works. The neighborhood planning is perfect for the way we manage our teams. AND, now, despite the pandemic is still working for us. We credit this to The Verve Partnership asking us questions that made sense to our business process. David S. Rosen, Esq., CPAPartner, Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC As a General Contractor we work with design professionals on a regular basis and your team continuously exceeded our expectations. Scott Carr COO, First Finish The Verve Partnership created a stunning and relevant design of our new office space. The space helps foster all that we do and inspires us to sell and people to visit our great destination and to experience all there is to see and do. It all starts with a visit. Charles Jeffers COO, Visit Baltimore Working with The Verve Partnership really showed us how designing from the inside out could make a lasting difference in employee satisfaction, improve the outcome for our clients and as a result, benefit our bottom line. Dave Miller Vice President, SE, Harkins Builders Kelly and her team balance the integrity of outcome with a myriad of stakeholder demands. Add to that to the knowledge of, and passion for the subject matter...simply hire them. Brett HockingExecutive, APP Corporation Pty Ltd The Verve Partnership is the real deal. They exemplify professionalism on a personal connected level. Working with them was a complete joy. I look forward to future encounters. Pat ErdenbergerConsultant Their forward-thinking ideas about design, culture, brand and productivity are secret weapons that smart companies can use and will see the benefit today and tomorrow. Doug KaufmanAGM Commercial Real Estate The Verve Partnership are experts in the field and highly regarded in their industry. Their attention to detail is second to none. The team has well known clients and are able to deliver every time.. Denise Schoenberg - AvaraBusiness Development Manager Post navigation ← Lion Brothers Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership →
