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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: December 5, 2025
Maugel DeStefano Architects to design new community for Panther Residential Management
Norwood, MA Maugel DeStefano Architects is designing a new passive house residential community for Panther Residential Management, the Boston-based developer spearheading the project. Located across from the Norwood train station and close to the downtown area, 25 East Hoyle St. will offer residents convenient access into Boston.
The 132-unit development will feature a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each designed with large windows to maximize natural light, spacious layouts with large kitchen areas, and walk-in closets. Select units will also include private balconies extending the living areas.
Residents will have access to amenities designed to enhance daily life, including a lobby and on-site staff, leasing office, resident lounge with fireplace and kitchen, private work-from-home rooms, a large fitness center, dog grooming station, outdoor patio with grilling areas, and surface parking.
The project is designed to achieve Passive House Certification, setting the standard for energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and environmental performance in multifamily housing.
“The 25 East Hoyle St. project demonstrates how multifamily housing can effectively combine modern design, comfort, and sustainability,” said Mark Pelletier, principal at Maugel DeStefano Architects. “From the well-planned layouts to the extensive amenities and Passive House features, every aspect of this community has been designed with residents’ well-being and everyday experience in mind. We look forward to seeing this new community come to life in Norwood.”
Project team members include Bohler Engineering, H+O Structural Engineering, Petersen Engineering, SOCOTEC, and SLS Consulting.
Groundbreaking is anticipated in Spring 2026, with first residents expected to move in by the end of 2027.
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