Jones Lang LaSalle awarded lobby renovation project

Principal Real Estate has named Jones Lang LaSalle construction manager/general contractor for a major interior renovation of the main lobby and courtyard at One Rogers St. Renovations to the two-story glass atrium lobby and courtyard include: all new vinyl woven flooring, new energy efficient light fixtures, glass walls, wood veneer column wraps, upgrades to the elevator lobby and interior elevator cabs, and a new main reception/security desk with electronic tenant directory. The courtyard will feature: the complete removal of all existing hardscape and landscaping to allow for new sidewalks pavers, and plantings; custom steel trellises; new wood and precast stone benches; new ambient lighting; and installation of a new irrigation system. The project is scheduled for completion at end of year. The multi-million dollar project includes all new finishes, materials and landscaping. "The planned lobby and courtyard renovations at One Rogers Street will enhance this property's standing as a premier class A Cambridge office building," said John Carrick, assistant managing director - northeast region for Principal Real Estate Investors. "As long term investors, we are good stewards of our capital, working hard to ensure our properties are up to date and meet the highest possible standards. We look forward to partnering with Jones Lang LaSalle in fulfilling this obligation at One Rogers St." One Rogers St. is a 252,000 s/f modern first class office building that adjoins One Charles Park. Tenants in the building include Pegasystems, IBM, and Aetna. Calumet Photo has opening its new store at street level. The Jones Lang LaSalle Construction team is comprised of senior vice president and construction manager John Thomas, project executive Barrie Ferraro, senior superintendent Michael Belanger, superintendent Larry Castaldo, estimator Cadman Corbett, and safety officer DonPaul Benzaquin.