Blue Sky Center Corporate Campus in Burlington, MA

Blue Sky Center

Developers Nordblom had long attracted a stream of companies to Blue Sky Center, a multi-tenant corporate campus located in Burlington, MA. But with workplace patterns permanently altered by the pandemic, the space’s traditional concourse had become obsolete—and new tenants harder to come by.

The new, reimagined Center reflects the reality of workplace today: one that prizes workers’ wellbeing above all. The renovated campus provides a constellation of experiences, with amenities and shared spaces that enhance collaboration, promote mindfulness, and provide a touch of hospitality for every worker.

“Workplace amenities used to be a box-checking exercise, but with office workers now having the power of choice as to how and where they spend their time, we need to be hyper-focused on the employee experience. People want a unique work environment that elevates their productivity and enhances their wellbeing.”

Crosby Nordblom, Senior VP at Nordblom Company

Like a college campus, Blue Sky fosters a single community from a disparate group of individuals.

Common areas, from lounges and coffee bars to shared outdoor spaces, serve as catalysts for cross-company interactions.

Workplace meals become social events, with spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas that provide a stage for casual get-togethers. The mezzanine level features a golf simulator, ping-pong tables, arcade games, and basketball court.

The Center’s shared spaces allow workers to blend work with leisure.

Flexible workspaces include open “quiet spaces”, lounge spaces, dining area, cafe, coffee bar, small meeting rooms, and large conference space.

The design prioritizes workers’ physical and mental wellbeing.

A new 8,000-square-foot fitness center includes specialized studios for cycling and barre, a turf zone, and spa-like locker rooms.

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Casual conference rooms transform into ping-pong and cornhole areas, and a tucked-away speakeasy offers an intimate spot for private work or small gatherings.

The interior design embraces biophilia, maintaining existing green walls and adding new plantings to create a calming atmosphere.

Strategic lighting combines natural light from double-height windows with soft, artificial vignettes to ensure the space remains inviting even on gloomy days.

“With SMMA’s new design, Blue Sky Center competes with living rooms and high-end hotels. It delivers the diverse experiences that employees demand, with programming that builds energy and multi-functional spaces that proactively engage with occupants.”

Crosby Nordblom, Senior Vice President at Nordblom Company

Blue Sky Center

Like a college campus, Blue Sky fosters a single community from a disparate group of individuals.

The Center’s shared spaces allow workers to blend work with leisure.

The design prioritizes workers’ physical and mental wellbeing.

“With SMMA’s new design, Blue Sky Center competes with living rooms and high-end hotels. It delivers the diverse experiences that employees demand, with programming that builds energy and multi-functional spaces that proactively engage with occupants.”

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Like a college campus, Blue Sky fosters a single community from a disparate group of individuals.

The Center’s shared spaces allow workers to blend work with leisure.

The design prioritizes workers’ physical and mental wellbeing.

“With SMMA’s new design, Blue Sky Center competes with living rooms and high-end hotels. It delivers the diverse experiences that employees demand, with programming that builds energy and multi-functional spaces that proactively engage with occupants.”

Next Project

Biotech Company in Cambridge, MA

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