To differentiate BioMed Realty’s biotech research facility within the Cambridge lab market, Arrowstreet designed a renovation of an underutilized space to create a new lobby. The active, dynamic shared space now encourages tenant interaction and collaboration. A custom perforated metal ceiling visually guides tenants and visitors from the entrance to an elegant recessed sitting area. A large video display featuring…
Located near MIT in Cambridge, and designed to be built in phases over five years, this major biotech research facility includes a 536-car underground parking garage. This is the third building Arrowstreet designed for Lyme Properties. A major requirement in the design of this building was that the spaces and the basic systems be flexible enough to accommodate a wide…
Arrowstreet renovated two MIT-owned buildings in the Cambridgeport neighborhood, an area which is evolving into a recognized regional center for life sciences and technology. These two buildings form a small campus with adjacent open space and parking. 17 Tudor Street, a 1920s brick masonry building with a heavy-timber frame and generous window openings, supports office uses. 130 Brookline Street, a…
Arrowstreet was selected to complete the renovations for the former federal courthouse in downtown Springfield. Working together with MassDevelopment and the City of Springfield, Arrowstreet designed a comprehensive package of exterior and interior building renovations to convert the building into Class-A commercial offices with ground floor retail uses. In addition, Arrowstreet redesigned the central plaza to improve circulation and its…
Arrowstreet designed a 200,000-square-foot office building to be leased by Unum, a leading insurance company. The new, 7-story building is sustainable – it is designed to achieve LEED Silver – and a first-class work environment. Occupants benefit from the environmentally friendly materials and efficient building systems. The office building is the catalyst for the CitySquare development, which has revitalized the…