sponsored by THIN TILE/GPTP –––––––––––––––––––––– Laminam by Crossville porcelain tile panels modernize Lexington Office Park Constructed in 1982, Lexington Office Park’s lobby was badly in need of a fresh look.A ClassA office building located only 11 miles out- side Boston, Lexington Office Park has much to offer potential tenants, and the 82,000 sq. ft. of interior space is just the beginning. The campus also includes a wooded lot with a pond, plenty of parking, an in-house café, a conference area, and a fitness center. However, the outdated lobby fell short in offering a fitting first impression for such an exceptional facility. CUBE 3 Studio was retained to lead the renovation and transform the lobby into a welcoming, mod- ern space. It would be no small feat as there was a three-story brick structure that ran on both the interior and exterior of the lobby. The configuration imparted a look more “old library” than “upscale corporate,” but because of its position, it could not be demol- ished and removed. Members of the CUBE 3 Studio team would have to work around this element, and they knew material selection would have to be the answer to this challenging design dilemma. They set out in search of a dura- ble surface that could somehow mask the dated brick while also spanning the height of the lobby without getting lost in the vast space. Also – because the exterior wall system was the only break between the brick that ran from the Panels allowed installation of new surfaces without demolition of the old The wall “before” the renovation, which set out to modernize the outdated brick look. 76 TileLetter | March 2018