# May Architecture: Creating Exceptional Experiences Generated by Yoast SEO v27.3, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Home](https://mayarchitecture.com/) - [Practices \- Higher Ed](https://mayarchitecture.com/practices-higher-ed/) - [People](https://mayarchitecture.com/people/) - [Our Bold Mission](https://mayarchitecture.com/our-bold-mission/) - [Privacy Policy](https://mayarchitecture.com/privacy-and-transparency/) ## Posts - [May Architecture Higher Ed Team Attends COAA Summer Forum](https://mayarchitecture.com/may-architecture-higher-ed-team-attends-coaa-summer-forum/) - [May Architecture Proud to Sponsor SMPS Healthcare Symposium](https://mayarchitecture.com/may-architecture-proud-to-sponsor-smps-healthcare-symposium/) - [Shaping the Future of Higher Education at 2026 GASFA Spring Summit](https://mayarchitecture.com/shaping-the-future-of-higher-education-at-2026-gasfa-spring-summit/) - [The Multidisciplinary Reality of Cancer Care \& the Effects on Patient Experience](https://mayarchitecture.com/the-multidisciplinary-reality-of-cancer-care-the-effects-on-patient-experience/) - [Welcome Kelly Darby\-Asher as Director of Business Development ](https://mayarchitecture.com/welcome-kelly-darby-asher-as-director-of-business-development/) ## Commissions - [Georgia Tech HR Progressive Workplace](https://mayarchitecture.com/commission/georgia-tech-hr-progressive-workplace/): This renovation transforms the Human Resources Building at Georgia Institute of Technology into a centralized hub for employee and administrative services\. The design unifies multiple programs within one flexible workplace while improving circulation, daylight, and user experience\. A reimagined two\-story lobby, adaptable workspaces, and technology\-enabled meeting rooms create a modern environment that supports onboarding, campus operations, and the evolving needs of the university community\. - [UGA Chemistry Building Renovations](https://mayarchitecture.com/commission/uga-chemistry-building-renovations/): Phased renovation of UGA’s Chemistry 1001 building transforms a 1970s\-era wing across six levels, modernizing nearly 30,000 SF of labs, classrooms, offices, and support spaces\. The project upgrades HVAC from a two\-pipe to a four\-pipe system and introduces new finishes, lighting, and plumbing fixtures\. A resource\-conscious approach reused and relocated lab casework and furniture from nearby campus buildings, creating a cohesive, high\-performance learning environment\. - [Georgia Tech Nelson \& Shell Student Apartments](https://mayarchitecture.com/commission/georgia-tech-nelson-shell-student-apartments/): An interior renovation of Georgia Tech’s Nelson and Shell residence halls, modernizing a 1992 Olympic\-era student housing complex with updated finishes, collaborative lounges, and improved wayfinding for over 550 students\. - [Emory Winship Cancer Center Renovation](https://mayarchitecture.com/commission/cancer-center-renovation/): The renovation of an Atlanta cancer center enhances patient experience and clinic efficiency through expanded exam capacity, improved circulation, hospitality\-inspired waiting areas, and collaborative staff spaces\. A streamlined check\-in process, universal exam rooms, and a new survivorship suite support holistic, patient\-centered care and reinforce team\-based clinical workflows\. - [UGA West Campus Dining, Learning, Well\-Being Center](https://mayarchitecture.com/commission/uga-west-campus-dining-learning-well-being-center/): Bringing together nourishment, learning, and wellness under one roof, the West Campus Dining, Learning, and Well\-being Center reimagines campus life for a new generation of students\. This collaboration between May Architecture and Robert A\.M\. Stern Architects blends vibrant dining experiences, flexible classrooms, and comprehensive health services to create a hub of connection and well\-being at the heart of UGA’s West Campus\. ## People - [Emma Boehm](https://mayarchitecture.com/people/emma-boehm/) - [Gil May](https://mayarchitecture.com/people/gil-may/) - [Kelly Darby\-Asher](https://mayarchitecture.com/people/kelly-darby-asher/) - [Kamari Rainge](https://mayarchitecture.com/people/kamari-rainge/) - [Abby Mikulsky](https://mayarchitecture.com/people/abby-mikulsky/) ## Point of Views - [Charting the Course of Medical Advancements](https://mayarchitecture.com/point-of-view/charting-the-course-of-medical-advancements/): Medical breakthroughs are accelerating, reshaping how care is delivered and experienced\. Healthcare environments must evolve just as quickly to support advanced technology, collaborative care, and growing patient needs\. This perspective explores how thoughtful planning and design can help health systems stay ahead of change, creating facilities that enable innovation and support the next era of medical advancement\. - [The Art and Science of Breast Imaging](https://mayarchitecture.com/point-of-view/the-art-and-science-of-breast-imaging/): Breast imaging sits at the intersection of precision, technology, and compassionate care\. The environments that support it must balance clinical performance with patient comfort during deeply personal moments\. This perspective explores how thoughtful design can enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline care delivery, and create supportive spaces that improve the experience for both patients and care teams\. - [Adaptive Reuse: From Big Box Store to Community Resource](https://mayarchitecture.com/point-of-view/adaptive-reuse-from-big-box-store-to-community-resource/): Vacant big\-box stores are becoming an unexpected catalyst for community transformation\. Through adaptive reuse, these large retail spaces can be reimagined as healthcare facilities, wellness hubs, and essential services that communities urgently need\. This perspective explores how strategic design can convert underutilized retail into high\-impact environments that expand access to care and strengthen the neighborhoods they serve\. - [Expanding MOB Market Encourages Healthcare to Repurpose Retail Spaces](https://mayarchitecture.com/point-of-view/adaptive-reuse-expanding-mob-market-encourages-healthcare-to-repurpose-retail-spaces/): Healthcare systems are facing rising demand for outpatient services while medical office space remains limited\. One solution is hiding in plain sight\. Vacant retail properties offer a fast, sustainable path to expanding care access\. This perspective explores how adaptive reuse can transform underutilized retail into high\-performing medical environments that bring care closer to the communities that need it most\. - [Architecting Tomorrow: Why the Future of Design Starts Now](https://mayarchitecture.com/point-of-view/architecting-tomorrow-why-the-future-of-design-starts-now/): The future of design is not something to wait for\. It is something to build today\. As healthcare and education evolve, architecture must move faster, think bigger, and challenge outdated models\. This perspective explores why institutions that act now, embracing bold ideas and future\-focused design, will shape environments that empower people and lead the next generation of innovation\. ## Categories - [Media](https://mayarchitecture.com/category/media/) - [Awards](https://mayarchitecture.com/category/awards/) - [Community](https://mayarchitecture.com/category/community/) - [Company Updates](https://mayarchitecture.com/category/company-updates/) - [Industry Events](https://mayarchitecture.com/category/industry-events/) ## Tags - [Healthcare](https://mayarchitecture.com/tag/healthcare/) - [Higher Education](https://mayarchitecture.com/tag/higher-education/) ## Areas of Expertise - [Experimenting](https://mayarchitecture.com/key-feature/experimenting/) - [Wellness](https://mayarchitecture.com/key-feature/wellness/) - [Dining](https://mayarchitecture.com/key-feature/dining/) - [Living](https://mayarchitecture.com/key-feature/living/) - [Learning](https://mayarchitecture.com/key-feature/learning/) ## Practices - [Healthcare](https://mayarchitecture.com/expertise/healthcare/) - [Higher Education](https://mayarchitecture.com/expertise/higher-education-leaders/) ## Roles - [Higher Education Leaders](https://mayarchitecture.com/role/higher-education-leaders/) - [Healthcare Leaders](https://mayarchitecture.com/role/healthcare-leaders/) - [Leadership](https://mayarchitecture.com/role/leadership/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://mayarchitecture.com/sitemap_index.xml)