Burlington, MA – Margulies Perruzzi Architects (MPA) has completed the design of a 70,000sf high-performance workspace for Sophos, a global provider of IT security solutions.
Sophos engaged MPA to design and renovate its existing suite of offices in Burlington, one of three facilities in North America and the company’s U.S. headquarters and national training center.
Providing space planning and interior design services, MPA designed a high-performance workspace that aligns with Sophos’ branding and evolving business structure to promote greater collaboration and communication among project teams. MPA substantially updated the two-floor office design by embracing an open-plan layout and converting private offices into meeting spaces.
A variety of conference rooms and huddle spaces support collaboration, and a client-facing briefing center with two technology-enabled conference rooms and a large breakout area was added to the main entrance floor. A multipurpose area with kitchen provides casual meeting space for staff on the first floor.
MPA applied the company’s brand palette of orange and blue throughout the space and selected new sustainable finishes, furniture, and lighting.
To allow business to continue during construction, MPA phased the renovation schedule and utilized available swing space to complete the project in three months.
Timberline Construction served as construction manager for the project, and RDK Engineers provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering consulting services.
