Boylston Street Lab Conversion
The growth in demand for lab space in Boston has prompted developers to seek opportunities to build outside conventional areas like Kendall Square. Siena Construction teamed up with Analogue Studio to build a speculative lab space for Brickman Real Estate in the historic Back Bay neighborhood. Analogue Studio’s expertise working with Siena Construction on complex projects and in converting existing buildings made them the perfect partner for the project.
Connecting new HVAC equipment from the 4th Floor to the 14th Floor roof, through ten floors of occupied space presented unique obstacles both inside and outside of the building. To ensure the project passed the first hurdle of Back Bay Architectural Commission approval, Analogue Studio and the mechanical engineer designed the new system to fit within an existing building chase, and sized and located equipment on the roof to minimize visibility from every angle – from Copley Square to Commonwealth Avenue.
Throughout the design process, Analogue Studio collaborated closely with Siena, to ensure seamless coordination of every aspect of the design within the stringent requirements of converting one floor of an occupied office building in the heart of Back Bay. . Along the way, Siena and Analogue worked together to develop regular cost and schedule updates, enabling the client to make informed decisions efficiently. The project is on track for its anticipated opening in 2024.
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Photography: Siena Construction