CORPORATE: Workplace Design for a Hybrid Office

AEW Capital’s transformation of its existing headquarters at 2 Seaport Lane in Boston, MA was a unique opportunity to not only support company growth, but also create a destination that earned their employees’ commute. Employees (existing and new) were looking to connect with their colleagues, collaborate in ways that they can’t at home, and find focus away from the distractions of home life – all within a sophisticated yet flexible space.

The company recognized the need to inspire employees by offering choice and control from a variety of spaces to support different modes of work throughout the day. From heads down focus work to impromptu collaboration, the upscale space supports all employees for the task at hand. The space now provides more adjacencies and open collaboration while still maximizing private offices and enclosed meeting rooms. By refreshing the space to incorporate elements like natural light and wood veneer finishes, employees feel rejuvenated, which also leads to an increase of productivity. To encourage socialization, their people can gather with others in the heart of the space – the Ciao café. Beyond the core workspace, employees also have the option of prioritizing their health during the day by visiting the on-site gym. While the previous space was filled with large conference rooms, AEW Capital’s reimagined office now supports all different activities including focusing, collaborating, learning, and socializing.

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Cape Cod 5’s new 80,000 s.f. headquarters, HQ5, on Route 132 in the Town of Barnstable represents their investment in and commitment to the region they serve – Cape Cod the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts. The campus is a physical representation of their Green Initiative and corporate “Five Ways” of community engagement – community banking, responsible business practices, corporate leadership and volunteerism, advancement of financial know-how, and philanthropy. HQ5 consolidated field offices for 300 employees to create a central hub that thoughtfully integrates key cultural aspects such as sustainability and collaboration through technology.

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A  leading product development and technology consultancy firm moved into a new 30,000sq foot North American headquarters in the Seaport District. The new location is filled with innovative energy and promising technology investment and reflects the organization’s determination to drive growth and disruption through breakthrough technology.

Surrounded by Boston’s innovative community, the new space features state-of-the-art laboratory spaces and cutting-edge equipment in addition to inspiring conference rooms, ancillary furniture, and workstations. The world-class technologists now have the right resources and spaces to collaborate with clients and expand the boundaries of innovation. The engaging environment features their bright and vibrant brand colors to foster bold and unique thinking with top-of-the-line, flexible workstations to emphasize the importance of wellbeing.

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A confidential investment management firm partnered with Red Thread to address their security and acoustic needs using Everwall by Steelcase, a top-performing demountable wall system. The installation featured 300 linear feet of walls with a segmented look, including unique horizontal tapered designs with teardrop and beveled muntin details for a sleek, high-end aesthetic. To ensure privacy and modern functionality, tinted film with frosting, frameless doors with drop seals, and mag locks for heightened security in specific areas were incorporated. Coordination with the AV provider allowed seamless integration of room schedulers into the vertical posts, enabling wiring to run through the frame. Supporting a mix of conference, meeting, huddle, and telephone spaces, the installation was completed in less than a week, demonstrating Red Thread’s commitment to efficiency and minimal disruption. This project exemplifies Red Thread’s dedication to combining sophisticated design with practical functionality for a premier financial institution.

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Manufacturing and technology company moved its new 24,000sq ft corporate headquarters to 100 Washington Blvd in Stamford, CT. Based on Stamford’s rich history and prime location, it was the best decision for  to invest, grow, and relocate to. The new space is designed to enhance collaboration and inspire better solutions to serve its customers best.

The sleek design aesthetic includes a variety of spaces employees can work from. It features a range of focus rooms, conference rooms, open collaboration areas, and a large board room. Red Thread incorporated Muraflex Fino curved, glass fronts that carry the open design intent throughout the space from floor to ceiling. Red Thread implemented custom Cisco programming to offer one-touch-to-join capabilities from both Microsoft Team and Zoom videoconferencing. The 16-person board room features a 137’’ Planar Video wall surrounded by LCD monitors in the center. Whether employees use technology there, in the work café, or a large conference room, they all operate similarly and are easy to engage with.