Designing and Building
Innovation Spaces That Perform
Over the past 25 years, we’ve worked alongside owners, developers, architects, contractors, and operators to shape innovation environments that balance user experience, operational efficiency, and long-term business performance.
Built By Operators.
Designed For Performance.
Most design consultants focus on getting a project built. We bring the added perspective of having operated innovation campuses around the world for nearly 25 years. That operational experience informs every design decision, helping create spaces that improve daily operations, adapt to changing needs over time, and deliver greater long-term value for owners, operators, and users.
Asset Owners & Developers
Create innovation environments that attract tenants, support long-term occupancy, and deliver measurable asset value.
Governments & Economic Development Agencies
Develop innovation districts, entrepreneurship hubs, and collaborative spaces that support economic growth and ecosystem development.
Academic Institutions
Design environments that accelerate commercialization, support entrepreneurship, and strengthen industry collaboration.
District Leaders
Build operationally proven coworking, laboratory, and innovation spaces designed around user experience and long-term performance.
A Complete Approach
To Design & Construction
Creating successful innovation environments requires more than good design. We help guide projects from early planning through opening day, combining design expertise with operational insight at every stage.
Strategic Planning & Feasibility
Every project begins with understanding the opportunity. We evaluate buildings, floor plans, operational requirements, and financial objectives to determine what is possible and what will be successful. Through programming, test fits, and feasibility studies, we help partners make informed decisions before design begins.
Design Development & User Experience
Our team develops space programs, floor plans, technology strategies, furniture standards, and operational requirements that align with the vision and intended experience of each space. We apply insights gained from over 25 years of operational experience while tailoring each project to its local market and community.
Construction Coordination & Delivery
Throughout design and construction, we work closely with project teams to keep operational priorities front and center. From design reviews and value engineering to site visits and quality assurance, we help identify issues early and maintain alignment between project goals and project execution.
Launch & Operational Readiness
Opening day is only the beginning. Our team supports furniture installation, technology deployment, operational setup, punch-list completion, and staff readiness so teams can transition smoothly from construction to daily operations.
Where Strategy Becomes Space
Every successful innovation environment follows a disciplined process that balances vision, operational requirements, and execution.
Assess
Evaluate goals, user requirements, facility opportunities, and operational needs.
Design
Develop programming, layouts, technology plans, design standards, and user experiences.
Build
Coordinate construction, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders through delivery.
Launch
Prepare spaces, systems, and operations teams for a successful opening and long-term performance.
Why Organizations Choose Us
Our clients come to us for design expertise, but they stay engaged because our team understands what it takes to operate these environments successfully long after construction is complete.
Built By Operators
Our team has spent decades designing and operating coworking spaces, laboratories, event venues, and innovation campuses around the world. That hands-on experience allows us to evaluate decisions through both a design and operational lens, helping create environments that perform in the real world.
Global Experience, Local Relevance
No two CIC environments are the same with every project shaped by its market, community, and culture. We collaborate with local architects, designers, and contractors while drawing from lessons learned and standards developed across more than 1.5 million square feet of innovation-focused environments worldwide.
End-to-End Project Leadership
From early planning and feasibility studies through construction and launch, we remain actively involved throughout the project lifecycle. Our role is to help align stakeholders, navigate complexity, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest operational and quality standards.
Designed for Long-Term Performance
We measure success by what happens after opening day. Our work is designed to support strong operations, exceptional user experiences, and lasting asset performance—helping organizations create places that remain relevant, valuable, and well utilized for years to come.
Our Team Is At The Heart Of Our Vision And Growth
Quinn Harvey
Global Head of Design & Construction
Ann Ryan
Project Director, Construction & Implementation
Sarah Kelley
Project Director, Construction & Implementation
Jaqueline Haga
Design lead, japan
Supporting Innovation Campuses Around The World
Our team supports projects across North America, Europe, and Asia, bringing global experience and local expertise to every engagement.
CAMBRIDGE
BOSTON
PROVIDENCE
PHILADELPHIA
ST. LOUIS
WARSAW
BERLIN
TOKYO
FUKUOKA
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