440 Bedford

440 Bedford is a six-story core and shell laboratory and office building located in the Hartwell Innovation District of Lexington, a well-established lab cluster. Situated on a long, narrow site and surrounded by wetlands, the building’s length is divided into two distinct masses, clad in faceted metal panels featuring a reflective metal front and a central slot. Designed to offer Class A lab and office spaces, the building thoughtfully considers bay spacing, ceiling heights, and infrastructure coordination to meet tenant needs.

The interior design complements the exterior, echoing its faceted and curved forms through casework, acoustic panels, and graphic patterns. A clean, minimalist aesthetic is achieved through a natural palette inspired by the surrounding reeds and vegetation, featuring oak wood slats, vertical tiles, and rhythmic acoustic panels. The double-height lobby features vertical glass panels in the reception area, mirrored in the elevator lobby. Shared amenities include a café, fitness and locker rooms, a golf simulator, indoor bike storage, informal gathering areas, and a 50-person conference room.

The project is LEED Silver certified and incorporates partial electrification of the heating system to minimize the building’s carbon footprint. In addition to existing EV charging stations, the site includes infrastructure to support up to 50% of the 700 parking spaces as EV charging stations in the future.

The landscape design enhances the site’s ecological value by restoring a ¾-acre area of previously disturbed wetland buffer zone with native plantings. Tenant-focused outdoor amenities consist of a multi-use open space featuring an accessible path and boardwalk, as well as pedestrian pathways, patio areas, and an entry plaza complete with raised planters and integrated wood bench seating.