Commodore Builders recently hosted a topping off celebration for a new 321,000 s/f, five-story, class-A office building at 275 Wyman St., located within Hobbs Brook Office Park. The property is being developed by Hobbs Brook Management, LLC and designed by Margulies Perruzzi Architects. With over 150 attendees present, the final beam, painted white and signed by all project teams, was placed by crane on the pinnacle of the structure. Following tradition, a small evergreen tree was attached to the beam along with an American flag, symbolizing the continuing development of the project and wishing the building "good luck."
Opening remarks were made by Joe Albanese, founder of Commodore Builders, and Jeannette McCarthy, mayor of Waltham. Albanese shared his family's story, as immigrants from Sicily to Waltham, and "the pride that comes from knowing that family descendants and Commodore continue to build the future for the City of Waltham." Additionally, representatives of Hobbs Brook Management, Margulies Perruzzi Architects, and AHA Consulting Engineers gave ceremonial comments and recognition to those who were influential throughout the development process.
With completion slated for June 2015, the new building will include steel construction, large floor plates, an on-site conference center, covered parking, and a fitness center. The exterior will feature curtain wall glass, terracotta rain screen, and decorative metal panels, contributing to the building's green design and making it a top candidate to receive LEED Silver certification.
Additionally, tenants of the building will have access to a 1,030-vehicle parking garage, which will be connected to the main office building by a raised 40,000 s/f plaza.