Oxford Bioscience Partners Boston, MA

DESIGN CHALLENGE
This successful bioscience investment firm thrives on transparency, openness and collaboration. Flooding the interior of the firms new Back Bay office suite with light and views seems obvious now, but when Oxford first saw the space it was a warren of drywalled private offices and corridors. The new interior architecture suits Oxfords personality and philosophy, while capitalizing on the locations most compelling features. Gregory L. Brown, VP of Operations for building manager Hines, comments, I show this space often to give an idea about how an attractive interior can be built on a reasonable budget. MARGULIES & ASSOCIATES

DESIGN STRATEGY:

Visualize in 3-D
To help the partners at Oxford visualize the relationships created by the proposed design, Margulies designers translated the two-dimensional plan into a 3-D view. Using laptop computers with projectors, the design team took the Oxford executives on a tour of the new space before a single wall had been built. Margulies 3-D technology allows the viewer to change the angle of the view and to rotate the floorplan a full 360 degrees, providing an opportunity to experience the preliminary design from any perspective. With a much clearer understanding of the look and feel of the space than a flat floor plan could convey, Oxfords leadership was able to make critical decisions about office configurations and adjacencies.

Partner offices enjoy tremendous views, but share them with staff and visitors alike.

A curving reception desk mimics the flowing lines of the office plan.

Light, color and sophisticated materials create a relaxed, yet elegant environment.

A comfortable boardroom seats up to twenty.

From the initial interview

through the entire design and build-out process, including some last minute finishes and changes, Margulies proved themselves to be entirely reliable, competent, technically savvy and extremely creative. They listened carefully to our needs during the initial design phase and responded with a layout that perfectly summarizes the culture we promote within our firm. I was in charge of the process, and the Margulies teams professional, yet personable, demeanor made the entire project a pleasure. During construction, Margulies was consistently on top of things, participating in weekly meetings with me, the project coordinator and the contractor. Oxfords space is regularly shown off by the building management, who consider this space to be the most beautiful in the building. Kathleen Moeckel, Partner
Above: The layout of Oxfords space invites movement, promoting Oxfords goal of forging unique and productive alliances between the companies and technologies it funds.

PROJECT SUMMARY
Completion: 2003 Size: 15,000 square feet Client: Oxford Bioscience Partners Principal: Marc Margulies, AIA Construction Manager: Structuretone MEP/FP: SEi Companies Lighting Consultant: Reflex Lighting Photos: Warren Patterson

Forrester Research Cambridge, MA

DESIGN CHALLENGE
Forrester Researchs collaborative culture has been critical to the technology consulting firms success. In its new headquarters, Forrester sought an interior architectural design to embody and foster the companys distinctive way of working. In the 125,000 square foot facility, there are no private offices. Teams work in open areas called pods, which can be easily reconfigured in response to client and project requirements. Meeting areas, telephone booths and pods radiate from the main lobby via circulation paths and interconnecting staircases.

Views of the main reception area on the buildings fourth floor. Internet terminals, a variety of seating options and private telephone booths invite clients and visitors to make themselves at home.

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DESIGNING FOR COLLABORATION

Our clients goal of enhancing collaboration through the design of the companys headquarters offices is integrated into every aspect of Forresters space. In this design, circulation spaces take on new functions. As shown at 1 , small alcoves, thoughtfully appointed, set the stage for productive informal gatherings. Walking from one department to another invites discovery, as glass-fronted meeting rooms provide a glimpse of the many industries and trends tracked by Forrester Research.
Unique features of the floorplan ( 2 ) include the workspace pods, shown in light green, which house teams of up to 10 staffers; quiet work areas, shown in blue, for focused writing and small group work; and the ample conference and training rooms, shown in orange.

Fully-equipped training rooms ( 3 ) make hosting frequent client information seminars and staff training sessions simple. The company cafeteria ( 4 ) provides additional opportunities for interaction and collaboration between staff members.
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C O N V E R S A T I O N with our client: Jean Baranowski, Director of Corporate Services

Since leading the project team for the design and construction of Forresters headquarters, Jean Baranowski has continued to call on Margulies & Associates for the design of offices in San Francisco, CA, Foster City, CA, Dallas, TX and Amsterdam. After interviewing several architecture firms for the design of our Cambridge offices, we felt very comfortable selecting Margulies & Associates. We all responded well to the energy and enthusiasm of the Margulies team, and we were intrigued by the firms use of technology to enhance the design process. Seeing the space take shape on the computer screen as we are talking really works for me. As the floor plan unfolds, I am able to immediately business has grown and changed in response to our clients needs, and the space has supported these changes without requiring additional construction. Its interesting to see how professionals who are new to Forrester adjust to working in our collaborative environment. All of the features we designed to provide privacy when it is neededlike the phone closets, team meeting spaces and conversation nookshave really functioned in the ways we intended. Over the years our model of how our space should support our business has evolved, and Margulies has continued to refine the concept. But when visitors step into our lobby and exclaim, What a wonderful space! I know that the design is enduring the test of time beautifully.
Above: Forresters open, collaborative environment, featuring supportive systems furniture, indirect lighting and views over Cambridge, MA. Left: Conference rooms are fully connected to the office networks, and feature extensive presentation capabilities.

identify changes and modifications to the design. I remember designing our Amsterdam office on a plane with Marc. When we landed in Boston, many of the important decisions had been made. One of the best features of our headquarters space has been its flexibility. Over the years, our

PROJECT SUMMARY
Completion: 2001 Size: 125,000 square feet Principal: Marc Margulies, AIA Construction Manager: Skanska USA MEP/FP: BR+A Consulting Engineers Systems furniture: Knoll Currents Art: Joyce Zavorskas Lighting: Reflex Lighting Photos: Warren Patterson

The Coyle Company Waltham, MA

DESIGN CHALLENGE
The Coyle Company develops secure estate plans to protect family assets for future generations. As the firm grew, president Janet Coyle envisioned an elegant space designed to provide a comfortable and private environment for discussing clients wealth planning goals and objectives. To make the small office suite distinctive, the design team used unexpected materials, such as the reception areas copper-clad ceiling suspended above a honed marble floor. Slabs of the same marble top the boardroom credenza. In addition to the interior architectural design, Margulies & Associates selected accessories and appointments to complete the look. This design has received Buildings magazines 2006 Project Innovations recognition.

Top: The warm hues of the unusual copper reception area ceiling set the tone for the sophisticated space. The reflective qualities of this material also maximize the natural illumination from the adjacent building atrium. Above: The glass wall of the boardroom features panels of crinkled fabric encased in resin, a decorative treatment that offers privacy while introducing textural interest into the room.

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1: Warm woods, contemporary fabrics and an accent wall of red create a relaxed atmosphere in the office of the companys President.
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2: The palette of classic neutrals enlivened by varying textures and rich accent colors is established in the reception area. 3: Indirect lighting fixtures are suspended at an angle to increase visual interest in the open office area. 4: A small meeting room featuring original art and comfortable seating is the perfect setting for confidential financial discussions. 5: (Shown opposite) Colors from the office are intensified in the kitchen and break area.
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C O N V E R S A T I O N with our client: Janet Coyle, President

Unlike some of Margulies & Associates clients, The Coyle Company is not a large enterprise. With a staff of 12, this group of consultants develops strategies to preserve wealth for future generations of highnet-worth clients families. While the services the Coyle Company provides are highly technical, they are also very personal. Janet Coyle comments, We started off by describing a feel that we were looking for. The design team translated that concept into a reality. We found them to be very creative, and yet practical. As much as we wanted our offices to be distinctive, the space still needed to work for our business. Marc Margulies provided a lot of guidance early on in the project, when we were deciding how much space to take. He determined the proper size for the offices and sketched the basic layout. Marc also toured various office suites with me and helped me think through the pros and cons of each space. After the real estate decisions were finalized, our project manager, Jennifer Latto stepped in and became our main point of contact. We were more than happy with Jennifers hands-on, proactive style. Since her expertise encompasses both architecture and interior design, having one person to coordinate every aspect of the project made things so much easier for us. Some of Jennifers design ideas pushed us a bit further than we would have gone on our own. For example, I was a little nervous about the intensity of some of the paint colors she selected. But, in the end, her taste and judgment proved to be right on target. I see now that we needed those splashes of color and the texture of some of the bolder fabrics to complement the neutrals in the palette. Both Jennifer and Marc were very easy to deal with. They were accessible by email and phone, and they both know how to get things done. I felt that we received the full benefit of their different strengths at the appropriate times in the project. The other key element to the success of this project was the great attention to detail demonstrated by the design team and executed by the contractor. The quality of the workmanship throughout our new space is superb, and it really shows the unique materials, colors and furnishings to their best advantage. On the whole, I really dont think the project could have gone any better. I feel very proud to welcome clients to our elegant and contemporary new space.

PROJECT SUMMARY
Completion: 2005 Size: 5,000 square feet Client: The Coyle Company Principal: Marc Margulies, AIA Project Manager: Jennifer Latto, NCIDQ Construction Manager: Execuspace Construction MEP/FP: AHA Engineers Furniture Dealer: Peabody Office Furniture Lighting Consultant: Boston Light Source Carpet: Designweave, Pinnacle Artwork: Boston Art Photos: Warren Patterson

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Quincy, MA

DESIGN CHALLENGE
When health insurer BCBSMA purchased this 1980s-era office building in 2004, the property didnt come close to meeting current standards for workspace design and accessibility. Bringing this patient back to health required a complete renovation of the building and site, including a new 1,300car parking structure, on-site childcare center and cafeteria. In addition to meeting its associates business needs, BCBSMA was also committed to reducing the environmental impact of the renovation project and the buildings ongoing operation. The project is expected to receive LEED certification.

The original building atrium extended the full height of the structure, but its narrow footprint made such a tall space feel awkward. The new design divided the vertical area into a more comfortable three-story entry hall, with two-story gathering areas on floors four and six above.

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2 1: BCBSMAs mandate to provide comfortable, supportive workspace for its associates drove the renovation project. 2: Training rooms feature complete audiovisual and presentation capabilities, as well as views of the Neponset River. 3: The employee cafeteria, a necessary amenity in the buildings suburban setting, features light wood cabinetry with black granite and brushed stainless steel accents. Specialty track lighting provides plenty of illumination, along with a touch of fun, above serving areas.

3 4: Furnishings in this informal kitchen accommodate the needs of BCBSMAs diverse workforce. 5: Thoughtfully-designed building signage, wide corridors and ample indirect lighting assist associates and visitors in finding their way. 5

CORPORATE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION

OCCUPANCY LEED

Total ............................................... 1,555 Workstations ................................. 1,450 Offices................................................. 105 Ratio ................................................. 70:30 Conference facility .......................... 288 Training facility ................................ 150 Video conference ............................... 7 Child-care center ...............................90
PARKING

Level ......................Certified (expected) Status .................. Preparing submission

OPERATIONS

Garage parking.................. 1,350 spaces Surface parking .......................46 spaces

CAFETERIA

Seats .................................................... 270 Transactions per day (avg.) ......... 3,000

FURNISHINGS

Dealers ................ Office Environments Corporate Interiors Systems furniture ....................Haworth Causeway, Unigroup 7x7, 7x12 Office furniture .............................Metro Carpet........................................ Interface Pivoting polymer panels............. 3Form Indirect office lighting .............. Peerless

New windows ....Low E Clear Glass C HVAC, office space .............1,200 tons Closed cell tower Water-cooled VAV rooftop units HVAC, critical loads ............... 300 tons Open cell tower Heat exchanger ....................... 200 tons Electrical capacity ............... 5,000 amps UPS .......................... 375 KVA (Liebert) Critical/standby loads ............. 800 KW Life safety loads ....................... 400 KW Life safety system .................Caterpillar Security......... Software House C-Cure Controls ............................Invensys ENE Wiring .............................................. Cat 6

Over a million square feet and eight years into our relationship, this is still the team Id choose again tomorrow. Lawrence Healey
Director, Real Estate Design & Construction

PROJECT SUMMARY
Completion: 2006
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Size: 345,000 square feet Owner: BCBSMA Principal: Janet Morra, AIA

Construction Manager: Macomber Builders MEP/FP: SEi Companies Structural: Souza True & Partners Geotechnical: Haley & Aldrich Civil: Judith Nitsch Engineering Landscape: Brown, Richardson & Rowe

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Reception Entrance from garage Cafeteria Kitchen and loading dock Building services HR department IT Childcare center

Food Service: Clevenger Frable LaVallee Building Envelope: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger LEED: Richard Moore, AIA, LEED Audiovisual: Ear-Relevant Sounds Elevator: Lerch Bates Hardware: Campbell McCabe Acoustic: Cavanaugh Tocci; Acentech Photos: Warren Patterson