Tag: interiors
How Office Lobby Design is Catering to the Future of Work
by Larry Grossman Do you remember the last office lobby you visited? Chances are you don’t. For years, office lobby design has traditionally centered on creating a polished, professional space focused on purpose and function. Fast forward to today where mobile technology allows us to work virtually anywhere, where impromptu, and even planned meetings, can […]
Integrated Builders Selected for Tenant Fit-Out
Newton, MA – Integrated Builders of Rockland has been selected for a 32,000sf tenant fit-out at 60 Wells Avenue in Newton. The construction management firm will render services on behalf of owner Intrum Corporation for tenant CYBERARK. Integrated Builders’ team includes Project Manager Stephen Shinto, Assistant Project Manager Kimberlee Sheehan, and Project Superintendent Michael Gongoleski. Silverman […]
Design Elements that Define a Successful Open Office Environment
by Lucianna Lucarelli A change in how — and where — people work has given companies the motivation to embrace an open and collaborative workspace. While studies have shown that this trend can increase productivity, boost employee satisfaction, and attract and retain top talent, the transition from a traditional office design to an open and […]
Interior Designer Tips for Winning the Amenity War
By Jillian D’Amato and Janine Byrne The amenity war is at an all-time high — pet spas and fitness studios are standard fare, and anything less can be detrimental to leasing percentages. As interior designers, we are privy to today’s trends, working with clients on both newly constructed and existing buildings. We bring our design […]
Architectural and Designer Window Films Providing Form and Function
by Peter J. Davey Frank Lloyd Wright expanded upon Louis Sullivan’s notion of “form ‘follows’ function” with his statement that “form ‘and’ function should be one.” Most of us are aware of the many functions of window films. Solar control and security films insulate windows and improve a building’s energy efficiency, reduce nuisance glare on […]
Mark Richey Purchases WallGoldfinger Furniture
Newburyport, MA – Mark Richey Woodworking has purchased the WallGoldfinger brand and is continuing the corporate furniture maker’s custom work and product lines through a new division of Mark Richey called WallGoldfinger Furniture. Together Mark Richey Woodworking and its new WallGoldfinger Furniture division will offer clients, contractors, architects and furniture dealers the benefit of interior […]
id3A Designs One State Street Cafe
Hartford, CT – ID3A, LLC has completed the renovation of the One State Street Cafe for The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) in its 24-story, multi-tenant office building in downtown Hartford. The project goals included a more functional kitchen, a visually appealing servery with better traffic flow to accommodate public traffic from the […]
For Effective Workplace Design, Embrace Humanity
by Katherine Berger and Lynn Brotman CEO and human resources directors know from experience that thoughtful design is critical to an effective, productive workplace. While goals for workplace design like sustainability and occupant wellness have become industry standards, at Svigals+Partners, we have been quietly pursuing another goal for our office projects that we believe supersedes the […]
Dacon Completes Renovation of Quality Beverage Facilities
Taunton, MA – In early 2015, Quality Beverage, a distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, was seeking to renovate its facilities. Dacon collaborated with Quality Beverage and Dario Designs, Inc., the owner’s representative, to design, expand, and renovate the headquarters in Taunton and to renovate a second distribution center. The first facility to be renovated was the […]
Interior Design: What’s #Trending?
by Rebecca Durante You may have noticed that found space, industrial influences, and a resurgence of mid-century modern design have been prevalent for many years now. Even though these design concepts do not feel dated yet — though perhaps a little overdone — we must ask ourselves how long they will continue and what will replace them. […]
