Hobbs Brook Management LLC, a commercial property management and development firm specializing in leasing, construction and development of Class A office space, announced today it won a merit award in the biennial Build New England Awards program hosted by the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGCMass). Hobbs Brook, and its team members Commodore Builders and Margulies Perruzzi Architects, as well as subcontractors Blakeslee Steel, Gaston Electric, and Ipswich Bay Glass, were recognized for their work on a new office building located at 275 Wyman Street in Waltham Mass. This building is now occupied by Cimpress, the world leader in mass customization and its well-known brand Vistaprint. A gala event for the winners was held Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the Intercontinental Hotel.

The Build New England Awards program recognizes the concept of teamwork in building tomorrow’s facilities. The project teams are recognized for their collaborative approach to planning, designing and building facilities that meet the vision and goals of the owner and enhance the community in which the project resides.

The jury commented: “This highly collaborative effort between the design and construction team required innovative techniques to achieve the project goals. I was impressed that the team employed lean techniques for site delivery, employed design-assist for the building facade, and prefabricated electrical and plumbing systems.”

The award-winning components of the building at 275 Wyman Street embody the spirit of the Build New England awards program. Careful coordination and communication by the entire team, especially during the recent harsh winter, enabled the project to progress smoothly, on time, and enabled Cimpress to meet its occupancy deadline. The project was recognized for having the right team, consistent and stringent coordination, effective communication, a commitment to community stewardship, and the full support of owner Hobbs Brook Management and incoming tenant Cimpress.

275 Wyman Street is Cimpress’ largest office in the U.S. and the head office for Vistaprint’s U.S. operations. It is a new, five-story, 300,000 square foot Class A office building owned by Hobbs Brook Management, designed by Margulies Perruzzi Architects, and built by Commodore Builders. The building features a full-service cafeteria, a landscaped courtyard, a 1,025-car parking garage, and is located within a campus setting.  It is targeting LEED certification in accordance with Hobbs Brook’s sustainability initiative and Cimpress’ desire to have an environmentally friendly work environment. The landscaped courtyard provides a seamless connection between the office building and the parking garage, which is extended below grade for direct access into the building from the basement level. It is designed using a unitized metal and glass curtain wall system for the building’s envelope, providing high thermal efficiency and allowing daylight to filter deep into the building’s interior.

Internal building features include impromptu meeting spaces on each floor to encourage collaboration, a game room, mothering rooms, and a cutting edge fitness center that includes a room outfitted for spin classes. A library was designed to accommodate silent work space for team members, outside of the collaborative environment.