Woburn, MA – Ebbrell Architecture + Design has completed a new home office for KS Partners, a long-standing client and commercial real estate investment firm, at 130 New Boston Street in Woburn.
The process the Ebbrell team employs is space optimization: using space intelligently and strategically. Rachel Molé, LEED AP, interior designer at Ebbrell, said the team uses space usage studies, test fits, and programming that help clients make data-informed decisions.
Highlights of the design included:
- Light-filled, collaborative environment: Ebbrell’s interior design team developed three color schemes, with KS unanimously selecting a slate blue palette accented by warm wood tones. The design balances brightness with comfort to ensure opportunities for connection and collaboration.
- Inviting amenities: The office features an oversized cafe-style lounge/kitchen that doubles as informal gathering and meeting spaces. A new conference center serves both KS and its tenants.
- Distinctive design elements: Polished concrete floors, exposed ceilings, wood slat accent ceilings, lighting and carefully chosen art – including pieces by British visual artist Julian Opie and Brazilian graffiti artist OS Gemeos – were selected to reflect the owner’s appreciation for art and creativity.
- Furniture and functionality: Employees were engaged throughout the process, including visits to furniture showrooms to see options that maximize style, comfort and productivity.
Reception
Ebbrell and KS Partners have worked together for more than ten years. “This is the first time we’ve made a former home a forever home,” said Jennifer Carrigan, vice president and director of leasing at KS Partners. “Ebbrell guided us through a process that delivered exactly what we needed – functionality, flexibility, and a welcoming design that supports our people.”
