Lupoli Companies is a family-owned real estate and hospitality organization dedicated to long-term ownership, community investment, and economic development. Headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the company is one of the largest real estate developers in the state. Alongside its real estate platform, Lupoli Companies operates one of the largest family-run, privately held pizza brands in the Northeast, with over 150 Sal’s Pizza locations. Across all of its businesses, philanthropy, social impact, and community engagement are core values that guide how the organization builds, operates, and reinvests.
Following a period of significant growth across its real estate and hospitality platforms, the company sought to consolidate several offices into a single headquarters in its home city of Lawrence, MA. The vision for the new space was to reflect the evolution of the business while remaining grounded in its roots, creating an environment that supports the next generation of leadership and brings teams together.
The design of their new headquarters was inspired by a residential feel that evokes a welcoming atmosphere through simple details and the use of natural materials. Employee well-being and engagement were central considerations throughout the planning process. While the floor plan follows a traditional layout with executive offices along the perimeter, transparency and access to daylight were prioritized using glass office fronts, allowing natural light to extend deep into the interior and reach all employees and shared spaces. The program for the office required more workspace over communal space while still striving for an office that encourages community and collaboration. As a solution, MP created a central “company living room” and kitchen with flexible seating, serving several functions for large gatherings, one-on-one collaboration, and simply catching up with coworkers over lunch. Overall, the holistic design complements Lupoli’s development philosophy in creating a warm, welcoming workspace that is as efficient as it is aesthetic and innovative as the real estate solutions they create – opportunities for people to live, work, and play – for the communities they serve.