Integrated Builders announced that it has completed construction on a 50,000 S.F. corporate headquarters for UPPAbaby in Rockland, Massachusetts. UPPAbaby produces and distributes high-end strollers and car seats, and the new office is designed to meet the needs of the innovative organization. The Integrated Builders team included Project Manager Dean Kelliher, Assistant Project Manager Barbara Frazier, and Project Superintendent Herb Volpe who carried out the architectural design provided from Bergmeyer and Associates, and collaborated with civil engineers Grady Consulting. Integrated Builders handled the MEP\FP on a design-build basis.
Integrated used a structural steel-frame to construct the new office on a vacant 3.6 acre parcel. The exterior features a glass curtain wall façade with insulated wall panels, and phenolic wood sides. The front entrance is visible from the exterior and features concrete floors with modern white furniture as well as a colorful architectural element used to showcase stroller designs. The entrance also includes a small retail area for walk-in and direct-to-consumer sales.
The interior has a distinct open office concept with no doors throughout the space, clear dividers, and exposed structural steel. The departments are color coded and individual offices boast unique designs. The carpets and wall art throughout the space are abstract and meant to match each room’s theme. The research and development department in particular is the most innovative area with multiple surfaces to test stroller performance on, and an automated machine for test-runs. The office leads back to a warehouse used to store strollers. It also contains a designated area where trained technicians can repair products and perform maintenance.
On the second floor, there is a full kitchen and cafeteria. It features modern furniture and décor, ample space for food and dishes, and a wet bar for after work socials. There is also an outside barbecue and roof deck that can be accessed through an oversized rolling door. In addition, a fitness center with bathrooms and showers was installed to promote work-life balance.
UPPAbaby’s new corporate headquarters is located near Route 3, a convenient location for commuters and consumers in the South Shore region. The office is situated close to South Shore Hospital as well as popular restaurants and retail stores. The re-location of its operations is less than one mile from its former office.