Before CSB decided to occupy the entire building, Wyman Street’s core structure was originally intended to house multiple tenants. SMMA’s design team expertly adjusted the base structure at Wyman Street to establish connectivity and openness throughout the building. Upon entering, employees are greeted by a newly added monumental stair clad in natural wood. The main staircase bridges office space on the upper floors with amenity spaces below. Additionally, atrium floor openings at each level grant access to a large skylight, bringing natural light to the interiors.
Simplified navigation guides employees to a rejuvenated patio off the first floor. The previous patio had been separated from the rest of the building, providing little interaction with the interior environment. SMMA’s landscape designers enlarged the existing outdoor space and added in features such as an employee garden, firepit, lighting, and landscaping. Updated façade doors enable direct access to the patio from the building’s cafeteria. On warm New England days, employees can take advantage of the scenic view of the Cambridge Reservoir, situated across from Route 128.