19 Presidential Way lobby / photo: Maugel Architects
Woburn, MA – Maugel Architects, of Harvard, recently announced it has completed the design of 19 Presidential Way, the former ArQule headquarters in Woburn, for Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.
The repositioning included renovations to the building’s main lobby and amenity improvements to the facility. The innovative design adds space and volume to the lobby — creating a multipurpose high-energy activity zone with a collaborative high-tech vibe.
The dramatic space features contemporary finishes and lighting, a monumental stair with a feature fabric wall, a high-end kitchenette, counter-height table tops, banquets, and outdoor seating.
Stairway / Maugel Architects
Maugel, Alexandria, The Richmond Group, and R.E. Dinneen Architects collaborated on the new aesthetic for the building.
“Lobbies are no longer just a path to the elevators — they are essential to the marketability of a building,” said Mark Pelletier, director of architecture at Maugel Architects. “Today’s lobbies are being repurposed as vibrant community spaces with cafés, lounge areas, and all-hands-on-deck presentation spaces,” added Pelletier. “Maugel was thrilled to work with the team at Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. to transform 19 Presidential Way into an innovative workspace.”
