Kelly Smyth, AIA
Associate Director of Lab Planning
Kelly Smyth, AIA, is an accomplished architectural leader and the Associate Director of Lab Planning at Genesis AEC, where she drives the vision and execution of highly technical laboratory and research facility projects. With deep expertise spanning from intricate single-room interventions to comprehensive campus-wide planning efforts, Kelly brings a strategic and user-focused approach to complex life sciences design challenges.
Kelly’s work is distinguished by her commitment to technical excellence and her ability to anticipate and resolve design and operational complexities early in the project lifecycle. She excels at fostering collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary design teams and with clients, ensuring that each project reflects exceptional quality in both performance and experience. Her leadership and insight are instrumental in delivering spaces that support cutting-edge research, efficient workflows, and long-term adaptability.
As a trusted advisor and planner in the AEC industry, Kelly is known for bridging conceptual design ambitions with practical execution, contributing meaningfully to environments that elevate organizational missions and scientific pursuits.