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Experience: Interior Design | 2

Spagnolo Gisness & Associates, Inc. (SG&A) was founded in 1991 by Al Spagnolo, Bill Gisness and Jeff Tompkins. Our design aesthetic is simple: it’s yours. As a full service architectural, interior design, environmental graphics and virtual design + construction firm, SG&A is built around a strong design culture that is truly client inclusive. Our passion for great design derives from the successful integration of creative solutions with unique client needs.

With over 50 architects, interior designers, environmental graphic designers, project managers and support staff, our success is based upon our ability to manage complex design programs, budgets and schedules for a diverse range of project types.

Spagnolo Gisness & Associates Inc. (SG&A) has a proven track record with major life-science facilities, corporate clients, urban development partners, and prominent higher education institutions. We use state-of the-art tools and technologies to improve communication and enhance team collaborations which result in high quality design expressions, while facilitating cost and schedule reductions. SG&A has structured our entire organization and each project-specific design team to provide you with focused design expertise, exceptional value, and most importantly, trusted service.

Our design portfolio includes +100M sf of successful, innovative projects encompassing numerous complex base building and interior design programs. With 80% of our clients returning with repeat business, SG&A’s success is based upon our ability to manage sophisticated design programs of all sizes and types for world-class clients throughout the northeast. At SG&A we listen to our clients to truly understand the unique needs of each stakeholder to deliver the experience, resources and services to create the highest quality design solutions.

we always engage our clients so that they understand and agree with both the process

and the results

leadership through experience

SG&A is consistently ranked in the Top 25 of the Boston Business Journal’s

Book of Lists: Architecture Firms

Ranked in the Top 25 of the Boston Business Journal’s

Book of Lists: Interior Design Firms

[why we’re unique]


communication

balanced approachcreativity

team collaboration

client responsiveness

Everything we do at SG&A provides measurable value to our clients – or we don’t do it. Whether it is an established corporation or internet start-up, we always strive to understand the vision, mission, culture, budget, schedule and operation for each organization we work with.

It is this “intellectual capital” related to our understanding of our clients’ goals while meeting the schedule + budget, that provides great value. How we utilize this information to turn the every day into extraordinary is what sets the SG&A team and our collaborative designs apart from the competition.

why SG&A?

[innovation]


nature-based design

Connecting with NatureNature-based design, as outlined in a Herman Miller Research Summary, goes a step further than traditional sustainable approaches. By combining sustainable strategies and LEED opportunities with connections to natural elements, designers are able to increase workplace productivity while simultaneously reducing stress levels and increasing building efficiencies. SG&A is committed to applying the principles of nature-based design into all design expressions; incorporating features found in natural habitats, increasing access to natural daylight and expanding visual pathways to outside views are all pieces of this integrative and holistic methodology.

sustainable

We understand that designs that successfully BRING NATURE

INTO THE BUILD ENVIRONMENT elevate employee moods,

general health + engagement

sustainability

LEEDing the wayAs an award winning, New England design firm, SG&A is committed to exploring sensible, sustainable strategies tailored to our clients’ goals on all of our projects. We look forward to working with each college and university to review the sustainability opportunities for individual project assignments, including LEED certification. Regardless of whether you choose to apply for LEED certification, SG&A will provide your institution with as sustainable a project as possible given the client’s mission, schedule, and budget.

BIM [building information modeling]

Seeing is Believing : BIM & 3D VisualizationSG&A is committed to improving design processes and client interactions through the use of building information modeling (BIM) technology. BIM is the creation and use of coordinated, consistent, computable information about a building project that yields reliable digital representations of the building in both two dimensional and three dimensional representations used for design decision-making, production of high-quality construction documents, clash detection, performance predictions, cost-estimating, construction planning, and facilities management.

lines objects models


biophilia: connecting to nature Introducing natural elements + analogs Increasing productivity + reducing stress Designing to elevate employee moods

defining standards Designing to support your culture Planning for growth Managing change

recruiting talent Attracting and retaining valuable assets Accommodating different work styles Designing for multiple generations

workplace trends

creating a dynamic space Building a community Encouraging collaboration Designing a flexible work environment

branding your environment Infusing your corporate identity Integrating your culture and personality Positioning internal v. external messaging

Today’s workplace is all about offering an efficient yet dynamic space that maximizes productivity and motivates employees. However, one size does not fit all. Your space should be a true reflection of your unique culture and corporate goals. While SG&A is well versed in current metrics and trends, we are not bound by them. Since our focus is you, our client, we listen to your needs and work with you to assess your past, present and future. We then use that information to formulate a design solution that is custom tailored for you.

[interior design]


Spagnolo Gisness & Associates is uniquely qualified to deliver the experience, resources and services needed to meet your challenges and exceed your expectations.

Although we have a particular affinity for working with companies and organizations that are “on the move”, that is where the similarity between our clients end. Whether they are healthcare service providers, research organizations, manufacturers, software engineers, defense contractors or law firms and whether they are going commercial, going public or going international, our design teams create environments that work best for each unique company and respond accordingly to what they do and how they do it.

Our work is inspired and informed by the unique ambitions of each client and, because each client is different, our response is distinct each and every time. Our creativity is enhanced, never hampered, by the realities of aggressive schedules and tight budgets.


global partners lpWaltham, MA

brand consistencyproject type: Corporate Interiors | Brandingarea: 65,000 Square Feet A diverse and rapidly expanding Fortune 500 Company, Global Partners controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of refined petroleum products and renewable fuels in the Northeast. Spanning two floors, the company’s new executive offices are vertically connected by a central and open double height atrium; this space offers a flexible area for company gatherings and employee collaboration. The atrium’s feature wall displays a custom wallcovering and integrated technology, which is programmed to display real-time company statistics. An illuminated timeline exhibit, built through perforated metal panels, directs the visitor from reception to the executive office suite entrance. Pantry, huddle and conference rooms compliment the open layout and provide numerous meeting options.


LogMeInBoston, MA

always connectedproject type: Corporate Office Building area: 110,000 Square Feet

A rapidly growing and inventive technology company, LogMeIn designs products that allow customers to remotely access their computers, networks and mobile devices from anywhere around the globe. Located in a former textile mill, this “brick and beam” headquarters is comprised of 110,000 sf over 8 floors including a dramatic mezzanine level.

An open workstation plan allows for the constant collaboration required between employees of all functions. Supported by various meeting rooms, collaborative spaces and an open floor plan, the office workflow will embrace LogMeIn’s culture and core concept of connectivity, always keeping company resources within reach.


enernoc Boston, MA get more from energy

project type: Corporate Headquarters area: 100,000 Square Feet

Located along South Boston’s waterfront, EnerNOC is a fast-growing energy management company on the cutting edge of providing full service energy demand, performance and conservation solutions. As part of their new corporate headquarters, SG&A has created a 24 hour, fully equipped Network Operations Center including 35 workstations and two main digital wall displays, providing employees with the means necessary for non-stop operations and consistent performance. A large glass wall display allows personnel, visitors and supervisors to observe the activity within the space in action at all times. While the NOC area is a central hub for employees, guests and clients, meeting and breakout spaces can be found throughout the office, accommodating all other lines of work.


communities, connections, + customers project type: Corporate Headquarters area: 83,000 Square Feet

A progressive market research company providing unique customer insight, Communispace’s work environment required an open, energetic and intuitive space to support the team oriented focus that drives their business. SG&A created this 83,000 sf office space on two floors at Boston’s Atlantic Wharf to enhance the highly collaborative buzz that is synonymous with Communispace and its company culture. From the outset, the lobby greets clients, partners and visitors with a vibe and look that could only be Communispace. Much of the work at Communispace is accomplished through team effort, both online, through video conference and in person to encourage regular communication. This new workplace truly caters to this style of work, utilizing an abundance of conference rooms, training rooms, break out space and soft seating areas for employees.

communispace*Boston, MA * 2013 IIDA Design Award Best Office [> 80,000sf] *

* 2012 NEWiRE Networking Award ** 2012 CORENet Global New England Best New Workplace [> 50,000 SF] *


edX Cambridge, MA

transforming education project type: Corporate Office area: 31,750 Square Feet

Just before celebrating their two-year anniversary, edX opened the doors to their new office. The company, which is a non-profit educational provider governed by MIT and Harvard, offers free on-line courses developed by leading institutions from across the globe. These partnerships allow students to access quality education from anywhere in the world and also facilitates pivotal research on student learning. EdX needed their headquarters to reflect this innovative, transformative approach to education.

Clusters of flexible workstations, designed to support internal team communication and efficiency, are located adjacent to breakout spaces for quick meetings or informal collaborations. Each private office and conference room is situated in the center of the floor plate, which allows for natural light to reach all workstations. Directly adjacent to the boardroom and the reception area, the open cafe can hold office-wide gatherings or serve as another space for collaboration. Pops of color and wood accents keep the space bright and fun. The architectural finishes, furniture configurations and interior graphics all work together to tell the story of edX, their goals and their culture.


windrose advisors | fireman capital partnersWaltham, MA

two front doors project type: Corporate Officearea: 14,000 Square Feet

An industry expert in boutique wealth management and development, Windrose Advisors offers a sophisticated approach to assisting their clients achieve financial investment goals. The company’s new office brings collaboration to this business. The main lobby area effectively allocates Windrose Advisors amongst their neighboring affiliate, Fireman Capital Partners, a private equity firm which invests in the consumer market sector.

Two main hallways branching off of the lobby direct employees, clients and guests to their respective firms. The entry to Windrose Advisors is designated by a feature wall comprised of the firm mission and glass logo, layered over a sophisticated custom wallcovering in their signature blue. Across the lobby, a clean, silver metallic wall with a built in screen for continuous, flexible display signals the entrance into the Fireman Capital Partners workspace. Interspersed between unique office cutaways and expanses of custom frosted glass, the conference rooms and surrounding meeting areas flow elegantly along the perimeter of the space. Pantries and small refresh stations have been carefully sprinkled throughout both offices areas. The shared café space is versatile in every sense. Employees and visitors now utilize this adaptable resource for meetings, touch base sessions or even an inviting lunch break.


DTZBoston, MA

unique space solutionsproject type: Corporate Office area: 17,000 Square Feet

An industry leader in providing creative real estate solutions to the commercial market for over 25 years, DTZ brings their individual, service oriented approach to all types of clientele. The company’s new office has been designed to achieve an efficient layout maximizing the opportunity for sole and collaborative workspaces. Huddle rooms offer private areas for individual work while the café, pantry and break room provide opportunities for flexible collaboration. Personalized employee name plates are found outside each office as custom signage designed for common conference areas highlight many of the city’s iconic landmarks seen in the views below.

Maximizing daylighting, conference rooms and offices are accentuated by utilizing glass walls, allowing light to shine in from all directions. This optimal transparency presents a variety of New England’s seasonal changes as well as full scale perspectives of Boston’s cityscape into the office.


black duck software*Burlington, MA

we space vs. me space project type: Corporate Headquarters area: 30,000 Square Feet

Black Duck Software’s new office space is all about the employees. Finishes, furnishings, color, and graphics became the perfect platform to express the duality of their brand and its personality. In an effort to encourage collaboration and foster a sense of community, the design team carefully strategized the balance of “we space” versus “me space.” By co-locating the game room, café and meeting areas with the main reception zone, SG&A was able to provide a centralized hub of activity for breaks, collaboration and dining. To balance the focused nature of their engineers’ work with the fun and playful personality of their brand culture, interactive display shelves backed with nature photography became a home for their signature rubber duckies. Similarly, custom wallcoverings encrypt a clever story about the company’s history with a stream of binary code.

* 2013 CORENet Global New England Best New Workplace (< 50,000 sf) *


rue la la*Boston, MA + New York, NY

fashion forwardproject type: Corporate Office area: 90,000 Square Feet

As a young, growing e-commerce company, Rue La La simply has a buzz about it. With Smart Bargains and Rue La La as subsidiaries, its convergence of high-value retail and technology has a knack for providing designer goods for less. Working closely with the client, the SG&A design team transformed an existing row of century old mill buildings into the contemporary, active office space Rue La La needs. Always with an eye toward the budget, the design utilizes contemporary building materials within the “brick and beam”, open floor plan to make the space “pop” with a sense of retail chic. Innovative multi-media web displays at the monumental stair allows employees to keep pace with the ever changing worlds of fashion, technology, media and e-commerce.

* 2010 IFMA Boston Chapter Award of Excellence Winner ** 2010 CORENet Global New England Best Project of the Year (< 50,000 sf) *


sportlifestyle passionproject type: Corporate Headquartersarea: 120,000 Square Feet

Where PUMA uses style, originality and wit as its product blueprints, SG&A uses these same founding principles to create the cornerstones of PUMA’s new home. Clients, visitors and employees now experience the distinctly PUMA sense of place carried from the entry driveway to the lobby and throughout the building, expressing the sportslifestyle way to live, work and play PUMA.

PUMA*Westford, MA

* 2009 IIDA NE Award - Best Project (>80,000 sf) *


acme packet | oracleBedford, MA

first class brand

project type: Corporate Office Building area: 100,000 Square Feet

The SG&A design team provided focus on both redefining Acme’s brand identity as well as incorporating that identity into the built environment. The environmental branding created by the team reflects and supports the company’s commitment to its staff and corporate customers. We identified the key messages to infuse into the workplace and communicated those through the use of finishes, materials, colors, environmental graphics, ancillary seating and special lighting. This new office facility provides an opportunity for visitors to experience Acme’s corporate vision and values as well as manufacturing and lab operations. At the same time, the environment reiterates to its employees that they are a part of a collaborative team within a “mature, but entrepreneurial” hi-tech company.


vistaprintLexington, MA

employer of choice project type: Worldwide Headquartersarea: 140,000 Square Feet

Everything VistaPrint does is imbued with its corporate philosophy. Recognizing this, the SG&A team created a flexible environment that not only allows free and open communication, but also one that stands at the heart of everything VistaPrint is and does. To reach this goal the team utilized inspiration from the printing industry to exhibit and illustrate the client’s brand. VistaPrint’s new headquarters personifies all that makes the company a world leader while its vibrant design focuses and reinforces its branded identity on a world-wide scale.


axis communicationsChelmsford, MA + Chicago, IL

surveillance + exposure project type: Corporate Headquarters area: 50,000 Square Feet

As the world’s leading expert in network video, Axis Communications’ new US headquarters is comprised of two primary space types: an open, collaborative office zone for their internal team and an executive business center for visitors and clients. The environment features access to natural light, and reflects the clean lines and sophistication of the company’s global headquarters in Sweden. Collaborative “fire side chat” zones pop with sculptural lighting and bright furnishings while accent paint on carpet tiles become a life size measurement device for testing equipment by the lab. The concepts of surveillance and exposure were carried throughout the space through key elements such as built-in security cameras and product installations as well as full height orange glass panels that slice through walls, exposing activity beyond.


ING real estate*Windsor, CT

your future. made easier.project type: Retirement Services Headquartersarea: 485,000 Square Feet

Known for its clever branding, knowledgeable staff and dynamic approach to financial services, ING’s new Northeast Headquarters takes into account all this about ING and more. The result? The SG&A and ING team developed an exceptional environment that is operationally, technologically and aesthetically ahead of the game.

* 2008 Climate Change Leadership Award Winner *


cumberland farms | gulf oil Framingham, MA

everyday good project type: Corporate Office Headquarters area: 120,000 Square Feet

As a nationally recognized company with 900 retail stores, gas stations and support systems across the U.S, Cumberland Farms and subsidiary, Gulf Oil, are known for providing consistent convenience and value. SG&A team collaborated with Cumberland Farms and Gulf Oil to create a new, unified environment for the two sister companies that delivers the same quality and value they both stand for. Together with mixed branding elements from each firm’s history displayed throughout the space, the renovated building conveys the cohesive dynamic between the two distinct brands, encouraging teamwork and increased productivity for years to come.


[firm leadership]


Al Spagnolo, AIA Al Spagnolo co-founded Spagnolo Gisness & Associates in 1991. He is President of this respected architectural practice and he provides leadership and guides decisions on the firm’s significant urban, commercial, life science and higher education commissions. Many industry leaders and clients view Al as the creative force at the heart of the firm’s design consciousness. The firm’s highly regarded portfolio reflects his ability to balance design excellence with responsible pragmatism. Al is Partner-in-Charge of Biogen Idec World Headquarters | 225 Binney Street, Cambridge; a dramatic 500,000 sf mixed-use tower in Kendall Square for Alexandria Real Estate Equities; the Edgerton Performing Arts Center, Sacred Heart University; the Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security, Northeastern University; the Flanagan Campus Center, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Graduate Student Housing and mixed-use complex on the Providence River and the Mathworks Campus.

Bill Gisness AIA As one of the Founding Partners of SG&A, Bill is dedicated to the design and management of a wide variety of projects. Bill guides team members on effectively meeting the needs of each project’s unique requirements through design, architectural details, resolving code challenges and complex solutions for the firm’s diverse clients. From concept to closeout, he works to understand and clarify client expectations then works to assure our team tracks those expectations and shared goals. Bill has successfully completed renovations for institutions across the New England area including Assembly Row Block 3, an urban building of mixed-use retail space + parking, Tuft MAAB Housing Master Plan and UMass Memorial/Queen Street 100,000sf building demolition and facade addition to reposition the building.

Jeff Tompkins IIDA LEED AP As one of the Founding Partners of SG&A, Jeff balances the strategic direction of the interior design studio in addition to complex repositioning assignments. Jeff works with the team leaders to develop creative yet reasonable solutions that respond to each client’s unique project objectives and expectations relative to aesthetic and programmatic needs. He is particularly skillful at finding the “sweet spot” where design excellence, constructability, budget and schedule meet. Holistic solutions for technology companies, financial services organizations, law firms and fortune 1000 companies include the Innovation District’s LogMeIn, Communispace and EnerNOC, PUMA, Reservoir Woods and Acme/Oracle.

our founding partners

Since the firms inception in 1991 Al, Bill and Jeff have worked closely to create a full service architectural, interior design, and planning firm built on a strong design culture that is truly client inclusive. Today they work side by side with over 50 team members including with the firm’s Principals, Directors, Project Managers, Job Captains and Draftspersons to achieve the following:

[our mission]: to respond to each client’s vision through communication, collaboration, creativity and mutual trust.


firm leadership + team leaders

Bill Fleming As Chief Operating Officer, Bill brings his 20 years of experience at SG&A to this position. His efficient and organized nature combined with his enthusiasm for collaboration creates a great fit or the role of COO. In this capacity, he is able to focus his responsibilities for designing, budgeting, implementing and managing the short term and long term operations of the firm. Bill assists our project managers with analyzing and optimizing team performance and project delivery processes in order to provide comprehensive and efficient service to our clients.

Adam Spagnolo Adam oversees operations, marketing and business development for our New York office. He is responsible for the execution of all New York-based projects. His detail-oriented approach to coordinating communications, budgets, time lines and client relationships makes him the key to our success in New York. Adam joined SG&A in the Spring of 2014 after spending 10 years directing creative operations for industry leading retail brands. He takes pride in his ability to lead the design process, from initial conception through production and implementation.

Matt Michel AIA LEED AP Matt is a Senior Project Manager and Principal with the firm. Matt is particularly adept at managing complex and sophisticated projects with multi-disciplinary requirements. He is able to coalesce consultant teams along with our own internal design team to stay focused and make progress toward goals for design, schedule, and cost. Matt’s clients appreciate his ability to manage, organize and integrate team resources and project information.

Michael Schroeder Michael is the firm’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Services. VDC uses building information models that allow a project team to virtually construct buildings, fostering collaboration among project stakeholders and eliminating mistakes before a project is built. Michael’s role facilitates the delivery of projects in a timely, cost effective manner.

Prior to joining SG&A, Schroeder served as the president of a strategic architectural consulting firm, working with contractors, architecture and engineering firms to incorporate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and VDC into their processes. With a background in architecture and software engineering, his interests blend the boundary between architectural design processes, computer programming, and construction.


Kayte Muse As our Director Environmental Graphics + Branding, Kayte brings creativity and problem solving to all aspects of the firm’s brand conscious and graphic related projects. In addition to managing SG&A’s brand, Kayte’s team participates early in the conceptual design process with our architectural and interior design teams to ensure that the environmental graphics never feel like an afterthought or “add on.” As a team player, Kayte often works with marketing or product development personnel internal to our clients’ organizations or their outside advertising agency. Her design skills always provide the perfect avenue for expressing the unique vision, mission and history of each SG&A client.

firm leadership + team leaders

Gable Clarke IIDA, LEED AP As our Director of Interior Design, Gable pays particular attention to form, function and finish for each client. She provides direction to team members in production of design concepting through construction documents, collaborating with all team members to align the design goals.

Gable has worked on a number of successful interior design commissions including Alstom’s Windsor, CT location establishing brand and furnishing standards for the campus that have been built upon for locations nationwide.

John Sullivan AIA As Director of Architecture, John’s creativity and commitment to design excellence have resulted in SGA’s award winning contributions to the built environment. John leads the team through the complete design process; beginning with the initial concept design and all the way through to construction administration. His attention to budget and schedule, while maintaining a strong commitment to design excellence, continually provides just what our clients need to bring their projects to the next level.

John’s valuable experience in the public and private sectors are key factors in SG&A’s continued success in working with a variety of clients on a diverse portfolio of projects.

point of view: “At SG&A, we design spaces in an environmentally responsible manner because, first and foremost, it is the right thing to do. Whether you’re interested in using the best possible recycled materials or achieving LEED Platinum certification, the choices we make with you throughout the design process ensure that the environment isn’t an afterthought.” - john

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