Marlborough, Mass. — Construction is underway on the 80,000-square-foot interior renovation of Advocates' new headquarters and training center at 251 Locke Drive in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Designed by Maugel DeStefano Architects, the project is being managed by Related Beal on behalf of the building owner, Boston Andes Capital. The renovation will transform the existing office building into a modern workplace that supports Advocates' expanding operations, strengthens collaboration, and positions the organization for continued growth.

Advocates is a leading human services organization that provides a broad range of programs supporting individuals facing life challenges, including addiction, aging, autism, brain injury, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health conditions.

The renovation includes new corporate offices, conference rooms, training facilities, employee collaboration areas, and workplace amenities. Through strategic space planning and a contemporary design approach, the new headquarters will create a flexible, efficient environment that enhances the employee experience while supporting Advocates' mission of serving communities across Massachusetts.

"This project reflects our commitment to creating workplaces that strengthen organizational culture while supporting operational excellence," said Colby Cavanagh, Healthcare Studio Lead at Maugel DeStefano Architects. "We're pleased to continue our partnership with Advocates by designing a headquarters that will serve their team today while providing flexibility to support their future growth."

In 2023, the firm's healthcare team completed the 14,000-square-foot renovation of Advocates' Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) at 1094 Worcester Road in Framingham. The project transformed an existing building into a modern outpatient behavioral health center providing scheduled and urgent care services for youth and adults. The facility includes 30 treatment rooms, group therapy spaces, an onsite laboratory and pharmacy, patient support amenities, and operational spaces that improve staff efficiency. Today, it is home to one of the largest outpatient behavioral health clinics in Massachusetts.

Building on the success of the CBHC project, Maugel DeStefano Architects continues its partnership with Advocates, with three additional healthcare projects currently underway in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

The Advocates headquarters project is scheduled for completion in fall 2026. Project partners include Related Beal, serving as property manager; Sterling Construction, serving as general contractor; and BLW Engineers, providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services.