Case Studies for Margulies & Associates

7/31/2019 Case Studies for Margulies & Associates

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M A R G U L I E S & A S S O C I A T E S

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.

DESIGN CHALLENGE


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DESIGN STRATEGY:

Visual ize 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.

A comfortable

boardroom

sea s up o

twenty.

Light, color and sophisticated

materials create a relaxed, yet

elegant environment.


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Fromthe initial interviewthrough 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, promot ng x or s goa o

forging unique and productive alliances

between the companies and technologies

t un s.

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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

PROJECT SUMMARY


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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.

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.


Forrester Research

Cambridge, MA

DESIGN CHALLENGE


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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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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.

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. Weall 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

identify changes and modifications tothe 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

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 wayswe 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.

CONVERSATIONwith our client:Jean Baranowski, Director of Corporate Services

Completion: 2001



Construction Manager: Skanska USA

MEP/FP: BR+A Consulting Engineers

Systems furniture: Knoll Currents

Art: Joyce Zavorskas

Lighting: Reflex Lighting


PROJECT SUMMARY


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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 marblefloor. 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.


The Coyle Company

Waltham, MA

DESIGN CHALLENGE

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.

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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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 high-

net-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.

CONVERSATIONwith our client:Janet Coyle, President

Completion: 2005


Client: The Coyle Company


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


PROJECT SUMMARY5


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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 1,300-

car 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.


Blue Cross Blue Shield

of Massachusetts

Quincy, MA

DESIGN CHALLENGE


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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.

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.


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OCCUPANCY

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

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 ............. 3FormIndirect office lighting .............. Peerless

CORPORATE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION

Completion: 2006


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

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


PROJECT SUMMARY

Over a million square feet and eight years

into our relationship, this is stilltheteam

Idchoose again tomorrow.

Lawrence Healey

Director, Real Estate Design & Construction

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1 Reception

2 Entrance from garage

3 Cafeteria

4 Kitchen and loading dock

5 Building services

6 HR department

7 IT

8 Childcare center

LEED

Level ......................Certified (expected)

Status .................. Preparing submission

OPERATIONS

New windows ....Low E Clear Glass CHVAC, 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 KWLife safety system .................Caterpillar

Security ......... Software House C-Cure

Controls ............................Invensys ENE

Wiring ......................................... .....Cat 6

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Case Studies for Margulies & Associates