PrepMD Training Center

Braintree, Massachusetts

Firm

THEREdesign ltd.

Client

PrepMD

Area

6,500 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$550,000

Completion Date

12/2009

PrepMD hired the architect to design its new training center and office headquarters. PrepMD wanted the facility to express its position as a leader in the medical-device training industry. With its technical expertise and independent industry knowledge, PrepMD needed to communicate the advanced education its graduates receive.

A branding exercise was conducted to define the purpose, motivation, goals and target users. A simulated operation room, seen from the entry, immediately communicates the hands-on experience students receive.

A "programmer bar" utilizes cutting-edge technology, enabling nationwide recruiting and job placement through telecommunications.

A library reading room has medical references and periodicals, a student lounge, offices and conference spaces. Classrooms are equipped with the latest presentation and learning technologies, all of which reinforce PrepMD’s brand as leaders in medical technology training.

The reaction to the space has been resoundingly favorable. Inquiries and applications have seen tremendous growth, which the founders attribute to the facility’s ability to quickly communicate PrepMD’s values and mission.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$85.00

Featured in

2011 Educational Interiors

Category

Specialized

Interior category

Conference/Training Centers

Product suppliers specified

Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Plumbing by American Standard
Lighting & Accessories by Cooper Lighting
Cafeteria Furniture by Steelcase
Classroom Furniture by Izzy Design
Messageboards by Peter Pepper Products
Carpet by Shaw
Flooring by LG Deco
Library/Media Center Furniture by Steelcase
Flooring by Armstrong World Industries
Lounge Furniture by Steelcase
Lounge Furniture by Lowenstein
Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Brayton
Office Furniture by Steelcase
Draperies/Blinds by Carnegie
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Peter Pepper Products
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