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Margulies Perruzzi Architects to provide planning and design services for 60,000 s/f Autoliv project

Margulies Perruzzi Architects has been selected to provide space planning and interior design services for 60,000 s/f of office and production space for Autoliv, Inc. Autoliv will expand its facility where it develops industry leading radar technology and driver assistance features including Blind Spot Detection and Forward Collision Warning. The company will expand its office, development, testing and production facilities in the same building where it currently occupies 20,000 s/f. The building at 1001 Pawtucket Blvd. is owned by Winstanley Enterprises. Margulies Perruzzi Architects (MPA) was selected to design a more open, collaborative work environment for Autoliv's engineers in the expanded 60,000 s/f space. The project scope includes 30,000 s/f of office space with offices, workstations, conference rooms, and open work areas, and 30,000 s/f of production, engineering, and testing space, including ground floor space for vehicle testing. Autoliv's reception area will feature display space for its world-class products. MPA also designed a tour route throughout the facility for clients and visitors to observe Autoliv's product development and production. The project is slated for completion this month.
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