The newly constructed development includes a five story office building and above-grade parking garage. The design challenge was to create a pedestrian scale central courtyard as the focal point within a vehicular dominated space between tall structures. The courtyard-over-structure consists of a series of raised planters, seat walls and a stepped amphitheater. These elements provide a human-scale for the courtyard space. The pedestrian entry sequence transitions from the vehicular drop-off area through the amphitheater to the outdoor café terrace at the north end of the courtyard. A hierarchy of native plantings provides layering and seasonal interest while the perimeter landscape connects the site to the naturalized context. Progressive stormwater management techniques are applied throughout the project. The design meets the aesthetic and functional goals of the client while keeping within budget and maintenance guidelines.
Location: Waltham, MA
Architect: Margulies Perruzzi Architects
Completed Summer 2015
Renovation of the Campus Center Terrace at Brandeis University
Anticipated Sumer 2021
Flexible and Active Outdoor space at the Hospital of the Future Renovations at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA
New Field House for Soccer and Lacrosse at Yale
Under Construction 2020
New Long-Term Care facility at the Chelsea Soldiers' Home
Under Construction 2020
The new Bulger Animal Hospital was the catalyst for an urban redevelopment in Lawrence, MA.
College of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics has been awarded SCUP Design Merit Award 2020
Artists for Humanity (AFH) EpiCenter Expansion
with Behnisch Architekten
Renovation to the Louis D. Brandeis Sculpture Garden and Landform at Brandeis University
In 2017 we participated in the Memorial Design Competition for Sandy Hook
Pedestrian courtyard over structure reinvents the office park.
Completed Summer 2015
A dance rehearsal space and new theater for the students at Walnut Hill School for the Arts.
Project complete Summer 2016!
New Bedford School Visioning study for front entry improvements
A feasibility study exploring re-integration of a defunct Chapel into daily campus life.
