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wbjournal.com | October 28, 2024 | Worcester Business Journal 77 F or the past thirty years, Harvard-based Maugel DeStefano Architects has leveraged innovation to address its clients' most critical design challenges. Adopting an approach that never says "no", but rather asks, "how?", Maugel DeStefano has shaped exceptional designs for medical, laboratory, life sciences, industrial, multifamily and corporate real estate across Greater Worcester and New England. Established in 1993, with just two employees, Maugel DeStefano has expanded to a team of approximately 35 professionals, with offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. e award-winning firm is recognized for its proficiency in strategic planning, architecture and interior design, new construction, and asset repositionings across various sectors, including healthcare, industrial, science & advanced technology, multifamily, commercial and custom residential. Under the leadership of Principals Jonathan Cocker, Mike Kunz, and Mark Pelletier, who became equal majority shareholders in 2022, Maugel DeStefano remains intensely focused on client advocacy and resolving design challenges through innovation and creativity. e firm's growth and strong reputation in the market today are attributed to its design expertise and its ability to address the space challenges faced by companies in rapidly-evolving economic and technological landscapes. Over the years, Maugel DeStefano Architects has designed 250 million square feet of premier space for clients ranging from real estate developers to direct users in a diverse array of industries, including health care, life sciences, medical devices, biopharma, biomanufacturing, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, multifamily, commercial, as well as corporate interiors. In 2023, Maugel DeStefano Architects was honored as the Architecture Firm of the Year by the Boston Real Estate Times. Later that year, the firm made its debut on the Boston Business Journal's List of Largest Architectural Firms and secured the top spot on the Worcester Business Journal's List of Top Architectural Firms. e firm is currently engaged in numerous multifamily projects in the City of Worcester, such as the Residences on Lincoln Square, a historic preservation and adaptive reuse of the former Worcester Boys Club into affordable senior housing; e Benjamin, featuring 364 units on Franklin Street; Poet Hill Residences, with 210 units on Hemans Street; and ongoing designs for a 500-unit development on Graon Street, a 33-unit development on Lamartine Street, a 12-unit building on Grosvenor Street and a 55-unit building on Chandler Street. e Kiln at 222 Brooks Street was completed in 2023, along with site permitting designs for 241 Southbridge Street and 5 Madison Street. Maugel DeStefano Architects has also made a significant impact across the Greater Worcester region working on a range of life science facilities, including R&D labs, biomanufacturing facilities, diagnostics labs, and lab-ready buildings. In healthcare, its portfolio encompasses hospital renovations, outpatient facilities, behavioral health centers, and medical office suites. e firm's expertise extends to industrial facilities, banks, and corporate interiors, demonstrating its versatility and commitment to delivering thoughtful, high- quality design solutions across diverse market segments. More information can be found at maugel.com or by phone 978.456.2800. n Maugel DeStefano Architects Shaping The Exceptional Special Advertising Section