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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.

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.

Articles by Kelly Smyth, AIA

Genesis AEC Lab Programming

Your Next Lab Build Will Be Defined By What Happens Before Design Begins

During a capital project, the lab programming phase is where the foundation is laid. Yet, you’ve seen it happen: a life sciences facility gets built, the team moves in, and within months the space is already fighting the science. This isn’t a construction problem; it’s a breakdown in the initial lab programming phase, and it […]
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