Maugel Architects designs Circle Home office space

Circle Home, Inc. selected Maugel Architects for the interior office fit of the agency's new 17,774 s/f at 847 Rogers St. Circle Home, formerly the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lowell, will consolidate its departments and offices in the new facility. The agency's private duty company, Commonwealth Nursing Services, will also be housed in the new space that features conference rooms, classrooms, and a training room that resembles a home care setting. One of the interior design challenges was to create ample workspace for traveling employees, while incorporating them into the everyday workflow of in-house staff. Working closely with Rachel Chaddock, Circle Home executive director, Maugel created a design that fosters communication and collaboration, and provides an inviting, well-organized environment. Maugel will be working with Pinnacle Construction Co. and the owner representative, Equity Alliance, LLC. The project is planned to be completed this spring. President Brent Maugel said, "We are pleased to be continuing our relationship with Circle Health and its affiliates. Maugel recently completed the interior fit out for Circle Health's Westford facility located at Cornerstone Sq. We look forward to another successful collaboration as we work with Circle Home." Circle Home's services require the collection and maintenance of highly sensitive documents. Security was a crucial factor in the design and flow of the space. Maugel introduced a central entrance with a circulation pattern that allowed visitors and employees to navigate easily to their destinations, without compromising privacy. Maugel will also be designing a new entry addition and upgrading the common areas of the 55,000 s/f office building which is currently home to the Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis Center. The design will create a new entry vestibule addition, a more inviting internal lobby area, and upgrade the common area elevator and finishes to the quality standards of all Circle Health facilities.