LAB has been busy this year and several project have recently been completed: Warp Drive Bio; William James Hall, Harvard University ; Idenix Pharmaceuticals; and 700 Main Street, Cambridge MITIMCo Investment Management.
News & Ideas
E-Ink Technical and Innovation Center in Billerica, MA opens
LAB programmed and designed the research laboratory space for E Ink’s corporate and R&D headquarters in Bellerica, MA. Moving from a series of offices in Cambridge, the manufacturer of electronic inks expanded its research capabilities with its renovation of a two story complex. Read more about the project in E-Ink’s Press Release. Learn more about […]
Recently Completed: Warp Drive Bio, LLC
Recently completed, the 20,000 sf renovation for a ground-breaking biotechnology firm reflectes in its design the excitement and speed of development in drug discovery that this new company engenders. See the new photographs and learn more about the project .
Integrated Science for the Small College
We recently completed a study for a local college to bring better science education to the small college. On the heels of Massachusetts’ Governor Duval Patrick’s recently announced commitment to providing greater funding for science labs at the local college and community college level, such a study has increased importance. Massachusetts and the Boston-Cambridge area […]
Innovations in Teaching Labs
Nearly 20 years ago, as a young designer at Payette, I had the opportunity focus on the design the teaching laboratories for Vanderbilt University’s new chemistry building. It gives me great pride to know that the innovations that we achieved in those designs have become the model for nearly all the organic chemistry teaching labs […]
New Photographs of Harvard Renovation
The renovation of the 10th floor of Harvard University’s William James Hall provides laboratory, office and teaching space for the Department of Psychology. Taking advantage of natural light and sweeping views, the design combines state-of-the-art technology with a focus on the historical importance of the Minuoru Yamasaki-designed building. See the new photographs and learn more […]
Stephanie Goldberg joins the Board of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce
Lab is pleased to announce that Stephanie has joined the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce. Dedicated to promoting business development, the Chamber promotes a vibrant local business community, providing networking opportunities, sponsoring events and helping to connect businesses with potential partners and the wider community. Committed to working in the city of Boston, Stephanie is looking […]
Buzzword – on the shared incubator space
Boston – Incubator. Shared work-zones. Open office space. Flexible work environments. These are the buzzwords of the new workplace. One of the top cities for entrepreneurs, Boston is rapidly embracing a fresh paradigm for nurturing new businesses, one that has strong design and social implications…The tech innovation incubator concept has grown to encompass shared lab […]
“More You”: Trends for 2013
“More you” is the catchphrase for the launch of the Windows 8 ad campaign, and it captures a trend that has been strengthening over the last year. The ability to speedily share aspects of our lives with friends and strangers through sites like Facebook, Circles, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram allows us to define and broadcast an image of ourselves that is intended for public consumption. Our start screen, our playlists and our choice of apps makes a strong and intentional statement about who we are and how we’d like to be perceived. Here are five trends to watch for in the A/E/C industry in 2013.
Mark Reed on the impact of the fiscal cliff in High Profile
In a new essay on the High Profile Monthly blog, Mark Reed discusses how the fiscal cliff impacts the innovation industry in Massachusetts. “More than research is at stake,” he says. Read the blogpost »
