Innovation

Assembly Innovation Park

United States United StatesContractors: John Moriarty & Associates, T.J. McCartney, Inc.

Project description

A fusion of life science and lifestyle – a community built to innovate. 1.5 million square feet of Class A lab and office space centered around a vibrant one-acre park. This project in Somerville, MA, is a Life Sciences Development featuring office and lab space. TJM built the core and shell of the building, as well as the amenities areas on the first floor, including the gym, locker rooms, offices, conferences rooms, corridors, shafts, etc., using a wide rage of Saint-Gobain products.

Main information

Sustainability certification goal
Building size

95,000 Square Feet
(12 Stories)

Building purpose / type

Laboratory and Office Building

Building owner name

BioMed Realty

Architect name

Perkins & Will

John Moriarty & Associates

Company name: John Moriarty & Associatesed

Main Representative: Samantha Hand

Number of collaborators: 500

Specialties: Laboratory, Office, Multi-family

Founded in: 1985

Biography: John Moriarty & Associates was founded in 1985 with a determination to provide the best possible construction management services to their clients. From their inception, we combined proactive involvement during the design process with a hands-on approach to ensure that project construction met the quality, schedule and financial objectives established by the team. The result is a construction management firm with established offices in Winchester, Massachusetts; Arlington, Virginia; Durham, North Carolina; and Hollywood, Florida.

Website: www.jm-a.com

T.J. McCartney, Inc.

Company name: T.J. McCartney, Inc.

Main Representative: Tom Steeves

Number of collaborators: 400 employees

Specialties: Laboratory, Office, High Rise Residential

Founded in: 1976

Biography: T.J. McCartney, Inc. was established by Thomas J. “T.J.” McCartney. Building upon his belief and determination that no project is too complex, we have built a reputation for quality workmanship and exceptional performance. We pride ourselves on handling challenging projects for an elite group of clients. Bringing the project vision to reality is what drives the team and makes us proud of our work. We provide our clients with the best project managers, estimators and field personnel in the business. We have built a reputation for quality workmanship and exceptional performance.

Website: tjminc.com

  • An exceptionally crafted LEED Gold lab and office building combined with a one-acre public park to form a community enlivened by art, dining, and culture. Tailored amenities and robust infrastructure inspire this mixed-use life science and technology destination. Skilled young professionals and venerated leaders in the field are looking to Somerville as a wellspring of creativity, culture, and innovation. Nearby Assembly Row offers a wide variety of retailers, restaurants. With Close proximity to Kendall Square and downtown Boston, AIP has a direct connection to I-93 and is less than a 5 minute walk to the MBTA’s Orange Line and bus route, providing effortless commutes to the greater Boston and Cambridge Area. 
  • LEED Gold Certification
  • Well Certified Core-Shell Building

Saint-Gobain products & systems

Benefits
Moisture resistance
Moisture resistance
5/8” M2Tech Drywall
Stability
Stability
5/8” GlasRoc Tile Backer
Fire protection
Fire protection
5/8” GlasRoc Sheathing
Easy to transport boards
Easy to transport boards
1” GlasRoc Shaftliner
Impact resistant
Impact resistant
No-Coat Drywall Corner
Productivity gain
Productivity gain
EZ Stab Classic Ceiling System
Superior aesthetic and design
Superior aesthetic and design
Ecophon Focus DS (ACT)
Owner’s testimonial
BioMed Realty
At BioMed Realty, our purpose is to provide mission-critical infrastructure that expands the innovation capacity of our tenants to advance human health and unleash human potential. With over 16 million square feet of operating high-quality life science real estate in the United States and the United Kingdom, we don’t just manage real estate; we help shape the future of life science and technology innovation.
Architect’s testimonial
Perkins & Will
We’re a global collective of designers and change makers. We aspire to create places where humanity thrives in harmony with nature. Our future depends on it. Our work is driven by curiosity, powered by research and technology, and fueled by grit and ingenuity. We strive to make a positive difference every day. To do the right thing. To seek out ways to be even better. We aim to create a more beautiful, sustainable, equitable world.
Saint-Gobain Project Manager’s testimonial
Pete Botbyl
Worked closely with TJ McCartney to ensure that they received all the gypsum products in a timely manner during the Covid-19 pandemic when supplies were limited to make sure that they kept on schedule to complete this extraordinary project on time.

Saint-Gobain Team

Pete Botbyl

Photographer’s name

Peter Nguyen