Draper Labs Atrium
Location
Cambridge, MA
Completed
2018
Size
16,000 SF
Owners
Draper Labs
Architect
Elkus Manfredi
Photographer
© Eric Laignel
Design Team
The 456,055-square-foot headquarters for Draper Labs was reinvented to create a more open and dynamic work environment, centered around a new steel and glass atrium. This atrium, which transforms a previously outdoor plaza into a vibrant indoor space, is designed to foster collaboration and exploration. It offers both a public side and an employee-only side, encouraging spontaneous exchanges. The lighting design plays a crucial role in this transformation, skillfully illuminating the atrium to emphasize openness and foster a sense of connection throughout the headquarters.