Four Maguire Road is managed by The RMR Group (RMR), a leading alternative management firm, that hired the design-build team of The Richmond Group and Maugel DeStefano Architects in 2020 to reposition the property to attract a life science tenant. Building upgrades included all new mechanical and electrical infrastructure, utility services, lab utilities, and control areas for use and storage of hazardous materials. As a result of these upgrades, Four Maguire Road now has a certified LEED Core and Shell Silver rating.
Maugel DeStefano reimagined the building’s entrances with new lobby additions, storefront entrance systems, glass canopies, and cladding. Modern materials complement the existing exterior and add drama to the façade: large-scale metal perforated panels frame entrances, soaring glass curtainwalls allow natural light to flood the interior, and faux copper patina panels and wood siding add color and interest. New outdoor amenity spaces feature seating areas, pedestrian paths, columnar way-finding lights, a covered bike rack, and a fire pit. The combination of architectural and landscape elements defines the entrances and creates a welcoming approach.
Maugel DeStefano and The Richmond Group Complete KSQ Therapeutics R&D Facility