The Citizens Financial Group corporate campus project transformed an undeveloped parcel of land into a modern workplace for approximately 3,000 employees. The project included extensive site work and infrastructure, with utility installation requiring over two miles of underground piping and an equivalent length of overhead wiring. Land preparation involved the removal of a former landfill and large quantities of bedrock, which necessitated controlled blasting. Approximately 550,000 cubic yards of earth were removed before the drainage system was installed.

The completed campus includes office space, meeting rooms, collaborative workspaces, dining and fitness facilities, recreational amenities such as baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and walking trails available for community use, as well as 1,300 parking spaces.

Photography: © Evan Joseph

People’s Choice Award

James D.P. Farrell Award for Brownfields-Remediation Project of the Year

This twelve-story office and life sciences facility adds a bold architectural presence to a growing innovation district. Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, the building provides research and commercial space, with structured parking for 116 vehicles, integrated loading areas, a semi-public courtyard, and streetscape improvements that enhance the pedestrian experience. 

The façade combines stick-built curtainwall at the lower levels with a glass and terracotta system above. Ornamental metal panels highlight primary entrances and reinforce the architectural expression. The curtainwall system was delivered through a design-assist process to ensure quality and coordination.

Built over active travel lanes, the project required phased construction to maintain access to adjacent facilities. Traffic was rerouted in stages to allow excavation, foundation work, and construction of twin tunnels beneath the structure. After the subterranean levels were completed, the superstructure rose with ten occupied stories and two mechanical levels.

Two enclosed pedestrian bridges link the facility to nearby institutions. The north bridge spans a central boulevard and connects to a neighboring research building; the south bridge crosses a city street to two adjacent university facilities, enhancing campus connectivity.

Photography: © Josh Edenbaum Photography, © K. Ebner Creative

The fit-out of Level 4 at the Rhode Island State Health Lab established a dedicated incubator space for Ocean State Labs, supporting emerging biotech companies and research initiatives. The program includes dry lab environments, open and private office space, and a café-style commons to foster collaboration and day-to-day connection among tenants.

It is designed to integrate with the core facility’s existing MEP infrastructure, allowing for streamlined delivery while maintaining flexibility for future needs. The result is a dynamic, ready-to-use environment that supports early-stage innovation within Rhode Island’s growing life sciences sector.

150 Richmond Street serves as a cornerstone facility for public health and life sciences innovation in downtown Providence. Developed in partnership with GRE and HOK Architects, the nine-story building combines state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure with flexible space to accommodate future biotech tenants.

A high-containment BSL-3 lab is a key component of the program, supporting critical public health research and diagnostics. The building includes core mechanical systems housed in a fully enclosed two-story penthouse, along with a dedicated ground-level equipment zone to optimize operational performance and resilience.

Designed to meet the demands of public and private research, the facility advances Rhode Island’s growing life sciences ecosystem. The project is designed and constructed to pursue LEED Gold certification.

The fit-out of this second-floor life sciences space created an interdisciplinary environment that fosters collaboration among tenants, employees, and visitors. Accessible via a grand central staircase from the main lobby, the space was conceived to encourage interaction, mentorship, and cross-company collaboration.

Glass walls between perimeter work areas and core lab facilities provide visual transparency and draw natural light deep into the floor plate. The program included laboratories supported by MEP infrastructure, offices, a reception area, conference rooms, and a café.

Shared spaces play a central role in promoting community and innovation. The open café is a hub for socializing and informal gatherings, hosting events such as training sessions, vendor fairs, and presentations.

Furniture and finishes in calming tones of blue and green, complemented by natural wood, create a cohesive and welcoming environment. Behind the reception desk, a feature wall of test tubes in a blue-to-green gradient offers a playful tribute to the scientific work within the space.

The corporate headquarters for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island brings 1,100 employees together in a 325,000-square-foot, 13-story office tower within Providence’s Capital Center district. Built above an existing three-level underground parking garage, the facility includes open and private offices, a customer call center, training rooms, a cafeteria, a fitness center, and a Tier 3 data center with redundant power and biometric security systems.

The complete renovation of FM Global’s former headquarters, known as Northwoods, transforms a poured-in-place concrete structure originally built in 1971. The core and shell scope includes a new curtainwall system, multiple additions and infills, updated MEP/FP systems, new entrances, bathroom cores, and elevators.

The tenant interior fit-outs delivered efficient office space, a full-service cafeteria with outdoor dining, and wellness amenities, including an exercise facility, locker room, and showers. The landscaped campus features a walking path around an existing pond, new plantings, site lighting, and surface parking for up to 1,300 vehicles. 

The addition to Oracle’s four-building Burlington campus is a five-story office building featuring conference rooms, private offices, open-landscape cubicles, and a cafeteria.

The project also included a 742-car stand-alone precast parking structure. A photovoltaic system on the garage roof generates enough power to supply 70% of the building’s energy needs.

Photography: © Robert Benson Photography

Earth Award of the Year

Best Sustainability Practices

FM Global, a FORTUNE 1000 company and one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, selected Dimeo to construct its new corporate offices. The four-story building, designed to optimize space efficiency and support future growth, accommodates 1,100 employees and features structured parking for 900 vehicles and a data center. The project also delivered site improvements, including a main entrance canopy and two parking areas. 

The building achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.