12 October 2026

Marlborough, Mass. – Construction is underway on the 80,000sf interior renovation of Advocates, Inc.’ s new headquarters and training center at 251 Locke Drive, designed by Maugel DeStefano Architects. Managed by Related Beal on behalf of building owner Boston Andes Capital, the renovation will transform the existing office building into a modern workplace that supports Advocates’ expanding operations, strengthens collaboration, and positions the organization for continued growth.

Advocates is a human services organization that provides a broad range of programs supporting individuals facing life challenges, including addiction, aging, autism, brain injury, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health conditions.

The renovation includes new corporate offices, conference rooms, training facilities, employee collaboration areas, and workplace amenities. Through strategic space planning and a contemporary design approach, the new headquarters will create a flexible, efficient environment that enhances employee experience while supporting Advocates’

Aerial view of new headquarters and training center for Advocates, Inc. Image courtesy of Maugel DeStefano Architects

mission of serving communities across Massachusetts. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.

Danielle Joseph, senior director of project management, and Barbara Thompson, chief of staff to the CEO at Advocates, Inc., serve as co-leads for the Locke Drive project.

In 2023, Maugel DeStefano’ s healthcare team completed the 14,000sf renovation of Advocates’ Community Behavioral Health Center( CBHC) at 1094 Worcester Road in Framingham, Mass. The project redesigned an existing building to create a modern outpatient behavioral health center providing scheduled and urgent care services for youth and adults. The facility includes 30

treatment rooms, group therapy spaces, an on-site laboratory and pharmacy, patient support amenities, and operational spaces that improve staff efficiency. Today, it is home to one of the largest outpatient behavioral health clinics in Massachusetts.

Building on the CBHC project, Maugel DeStefano continues its partnership with Advocates, with three additional healthcare projects currently underway in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

“ This project reflects our commitment to creating workplaces that strengthen organizational culture while supporting operational excellence,” said Colby Cavanagh, healthcare and science studio lead at Maugel DeStefano Architects.“ We’ re pleased to continue our partnership with Advocates by designing a headquarters that will serve their team today while providing flexibility to support their future growth.”

Project partners include Related Beal, serving as property manager; Sterling Construction, serving as general contractor; and BLW Engineers, providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services.

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