Nextech is a consumer electronics and appliance company with their research and development hub located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is composed of researchers, engineers, and product designers who work together to design technology in the next way. Our mission is to ensure that maintaining spaces doesn’t get in the way of living. At Nextech, we focus on creating devices that enhance your daily life.
Our research and development hub cycles between the different work modes: focus, collaboration, learning, socializing, and rejuvenation. These work modes are integral in creating a fluid environment that accommodates the to hybrid work atmosphere.
Nextech’s research and development hub is a place where employees gather to work individually or collaboratively through a variety of interior spaces. Recent years played a tremendous part when designing the interior of the sixth floor. Covid-19 severely impacted individuals, the workforce, and essentially how everything functions. The pandemic forced people to become flexible and resilient in finding new ways to work and socialize all from home. This design caters to the comfortability that individuals have experienced while working from home the past few years. Thus, the interior workplace reflects a residential space while providing the technology elements and resources of an office. Ultimately, Nextech aims to provide an inclusive atmosphere that doesn’t limit people and drives innovation.
The continuous and fluid lettering within the logo represents Nextech’s ability to adapt through different situations.
The shift within the logo represents Nextech’s ability to overcome the lows and flourish though the highs.
Boston, Massachusetts is home to a variety of places, people, cultures, and scenes. Art museums, different universities, the native landscape, and varying technology sectors are all aspects that play into creating the Seaport District of Boston and the surrounding area. Innovation and individuality is at its peak in the Seaport District.
Education Influences
-Harvard University
-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
-Boston Architectural College
Art Influences
-Institute of Contemporary Art
-Boston Design Center
-Massart Art Museum
Locations:
Nextech, Suite 600
Institute of Contemporary Art
Fan Pier Park
Boston Harborwalk
Boston Children’s Museum
Boston Design Center
Nextech 101 Seaport Boulevard
Suite 600
Boston, MA 02210
6th Floor
Approximately 12,000 sq ft
Landscape Influences
-Fan Pier Park
-Boston Harborwalk
-Rose Kennedy Greenway
Technology Influences
-Robotics
-Financial Technology
-Health Technology
The color palette draws from the hues in the local landscape within the Boston area. Earth tones are prominent among building material choices, which transition into the interior spaces. Utilizing colors from the local environment helps to incorporate biohpilia while creating a cohesive design.
The interior layout dedicates different sections to the different departments. The reception and work cafe create a seamless social atmosphere upon entering the sixth floor. Management and product development spaces are located on the South East side of the building. Following, the design and engineering sectors are located on the North West side of building, with additional spaces located throughout. The layout utilizes open and enclosed space to create fluidity between individual and collaborative work.
Nextech Preliminary Reception Design
The fixtures and materials selected for the ceiling design creates a cohesive design while providing lighting for different purposes. Ambient, task, and accent lighting are achieved through the fixtures below.
Purpose:
The reception is the point of entry for the sixth floor, which sets the atmosphere for Nextech’s research and development hub and creating a welcoming space for both employees and visitors
Before there was any major architectural development, the Seaport acted as a fishing pier in the sixties. These photographs are hung in the reception to tie the old and new Seaport together.
BOLIA FUGA ARMCHAIR
STEELCASE PASSERELLE TABLE Wolf Gordon Serra Wall Covering Apatite
Designtex Pixel Cloud Swallow Upholstery
The work cafe creates community among the employees at Nextech through its inviting atmosphere. Its design easily transforms from fixed to fluid depending on the use. It serves as a place for meals while also providing space for collaboration or meetings.
COALESSE TOGETHER BENCH SEATING
STEELCASE GROUPWORK ROUND TABLE
BOLIA SWING CHAIR
COALESSE MONTARA BAR SEAT
STEELCASE TURNSTONE CAMPFIRE TABLE
Steelcase European Walnut Veneer
Steelcase Upholstery Momentum Nordic
Purpose:
From workstations, to management and product development team space, to private offices; these spaces easily transform from fixed to fluid.
Steelcase Remix Ivy Green Upholstery
Steelcase Remix Blue Jean Upholstery
Designtex Verdigris Tilt Upholstery
STEELCASE T SERIES PEDESTAL COALESSE ENEA ALTZO CHAIR
STEELCASE TURNSTONE BIVI STORAGE
Reclaimed Local LOPO Brick
STEELCASE MODULAR EVERWALL
STEELCASE HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE MIGRATION DESK
STEELCASE HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE OLOGY DESK
Purpose:
The large meeting space acts as a collaborative area where Nextech employees interact with vendors, clients, and retailers.
POTRERO 415 CONFERENCE TABLE
COALESSE MASSAUD UPHOLSTERED CONFERENCE CHAIR LOW
COALESSE
Wolf Gordon Leiden Lead
Steelcase Plastic Ocean
Architex Wormwood Expanse
Purpose:
The home office lab acts as a mock-up space where Nextech employees show how the products will function within a residential space.
STEELCASE SLIM LEG HEIGHTADJUSTABLE DESK
STEELCASE AMIA OFFICE CHAIR
COALESSE BOB SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIR
STEELCASE EMBOLD CIRCULAR TABLE
Shaw Contract Side by Side Carpet Tile Together Maharam
Upholstery Washi Bonbon
Wolf Gordon Serra Chalk Wallcovering
Wolf Gordon Leiden Ocean Wallcovering
Purpose:
This area is a dedicated space to the engineer sector. It is a casual collaboration space to allow for easy flow of ideas between employees.
COALESSE EXPONENTS MEDIABOARD
STEELCASE FLEX MARKERBOARD
COALESSE MILLBRAE LOUNGE SEATING
COALESSE HOLY DAY TABLE
Kravet Simpatico Sand Upholstery
