Saam Architecture, a Boston-based design firm, today announced they have established new executive positions and expanded the team of principals with a promotion and a new hire. Co-founders Diana Nicklaus and Koos Louw will shift focus to executive roles, with Nicklaus serving as president and CEO and Louw as vice president and COO. Current senior associate Diana Ostberg has been elevated to principal, and the company welcomes Ed Bourget as a principal. In just three years, Saam architecture has experienced growth and success that requires this leadership team expansion. The firm now has 24 employees and a fast-growing reputation for excellence in the architecture industry. The new structure will help Saam provide its clients with excellent service.

“As co-founders, Koos and I are proud of our progress, building a firm with a reputation for excellence and effective collaboration, as well as a diverse culture and an emphasis on work/life balance,” said Diana Nicklaus, President and CEO, Saam Architecture. “Our reputation as a great place to work has enabled us to draw many talented professionals. We are thrilled to promote Diana Ostberg, who has been with us from the beginning, and happy to welcome Ed Bourget, whose talents will be invaluable in future Saam projects.”

Nicklaus and Louw founded Saam Architecture in June 2014 and have succeeded through a collaborative process that takes advantage of the diverse skills of the Saam staff. Saam has assembled a talented team, in part by providing a quality of life that has drawn professionals with diverse backgrounds and complementary skill sets. The Saam staff is 74 percent female, unique for an industry traditionally dominated by men. Saam has been able to bring in some of the best young talent in the industry, along with seasoned professionals, in order to offer the best team to their clients.

Diana Nicklaus is co-founder of Saam Architecture. She has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, has practiced in both the United States and Italy, and her work includes high profile large scale institutional projects including those in higher education, healthcare, cultural arts, and K-12 education sectors. As president and CEO, she will continue to guide Saam towards providing innovative service to its customers.