Project Description: SMMA designed and renovated the 2,870sf lobby in the 1000 Washington Street building. The primary objective of the renovation was to reposition and update the property. In addition to opening the space to natural light through the demolition of exterior masonry walls and installing new, transparent storefront glazing, the selection of key materials including wood paneling, marble, carpeting, and art glass illuminated with custom lighting, was critical in creating the urban, up-tempo entry space desired by the owner. The design required a great deal of precision, particularly in the installation of the wood paneling, with very little room for error. The design, incorporating wood paneling in combination with marble, carpeting, metal, art glass and lighting, was essential in achieving the repositioning of the building from its outdated office use to a new and updated space reflecting the energy and appropriate environment of a corporate headquarters for traditional office, medical office, or life science/laboratory use.
