Design Philosophy

From the Inside Out

Genzyme Center was designed from the “inside out,” with a primary focus on creating a healthy, productive and exciting workplace for more than 900 Genzyme employees. From the building’s striking all-glass exterior to its soaring internal atrium, each element of the building’s design was created with the employee in mind.

The architect for the building, Behnsich, Behnisch & Partner, designed the building around an internal environment that emphasizes natural light, views of the outdoors, and an “open feel,” with extensive shared spaces to facilitate collaboration. With sophisticated natural light enhancement systems, including roof-mounted mirrors that track the path of the sun and drive light into the heart of the atrium, more than 75 percent of all employees are able to work using natural light alone.

This dynamic, light-filled internal environment is complemented by a number of important employee-friendly features, including operable windows, extensive indoor gardens, and a cafeteria with sweeping views of the Charles River and the Boston cityscape.

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