Longfellow, Centerpark Amenity Space

Transforming a tenant amenity hub to elevate connection, flexibility, and community.

Introduction

Longfellow, a real estate investment company known for partnering with leading universities and life science innovators, envisioned Centerpark as a new type of workplace campus—one that seamlessly connects indoors and outdoors, enhances community, and elevates the tenant experience. Hyphn collaborated with Longfellow to design and deliver a curated mix of indoor and outdoor furniture and integrated technology that would attract and inspire a diverse base of future tenants.

Objectives & Scope

Create an inviting, flexible amenity environment for unknown future tenants
Design cohesive indoor and outdoor environments with consistent impact
Support diverse uses: dining, fitness, collaboration, and lounge experiences
Provide technology-enabled spaces for meetings and tenant engagement
Source durable, high-performing furniture suited for life science environments

Approach

Hyphn partnered closely with Longfellow and project collaborators to develop a holistic furniture and technology strategy tailored to a multi-use amenity hub. Leveraging research insights, environmental context, and prior experience with life science clients, the team curated a collection that balanced color, texture, performance, and comfort. Attention was given to creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring a cohesive tenant experience throughout the campus.

Outcomes & Impact

The resulting space is vibrant, welcoming, and universally appealing—designed to attract life science and biotech tenants while offering thoughtful amenities that elevate the everyday experience. Hyphn delivered an environment that merges functionality with an elevated design aesthetic, positioning Centerpark as a standout destination within the regional market.

Key Takeaways

Tailored solutions for 13 different research collaboratories were successfully implemented within a unified design vision
Close end-user engagement ensured solutions aligned with real academic and research needs
Flexible, durable, and high-performance furnishings helped create a world-class learning and innovation environment