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BOSTON, MA – May 1, 2024

Lab Robotics Company Signed 5,000 SF Lease at 70 Bridge Street

The Bulfinch Companies, Inc. (Bulfinch), a commercial real estate and investment firm, is pleased to announce that its affiliate, Chapel Bridge Park, has secured a new lease agreement with Automata Technologies, a leading lab/robotics company at 70 Bridge Street.

Automata Technologies, headquartered in London with a current location at 222 Third Street in Cambridge, is renowned for its groundbreaking work in open, integrated automation solutions for life sciences labs. Born from a world-leading research lab, Automata’s mission is to revolutionize lab workflows and enhance experimental data quality. Under the newly signed agreement, Automata Technologies will occupy 5,000 square feet at Chapel Bridge Park’s innovative office/R&D campus, commencing in Q2 2024. Automata Technologies was represented by Hunneman, the largest independently owned commercial real estate firm in the Greater Boston region.

Chapel Bridge Park is a recently updated 250,000 s/f R&D, biotech, office campus located near Cambridge, Watertown and the Mass. Pike with access to Rte. 128 (I-95) and Boston/Cambridge. Existing tenants at Chapel Bridge Park include LabShares, BioSensics LLC, Inflammasome Therapeutics, Inc., Paytronix, among others. [AM1] The property currently offers leasing opportunities including 12,696 square feet and 17,500 square feet on the second floor at 55 Chapel Street & 70 Bridge Street, respectively, and 4,309 square feet on the third floor at 57 Chapel Street.

“The partnership with Automata Technologies underscores Chapel Bridge Park’s appeal as an ideal location for forward-thinking companies,” says Mike Wilcox, Managing Director, Leasing, at Bulfinch. “With its array of suite sizes spread across multiple buildings, Chapel Bridge Park offers the perfect environment for Automata and other tenants to thrive and expand. This diverse range of options reflects our commitment to providing flexible solutions that support the growth and success of innovative businesses.”

Chapel Bride Park consists of eight buildings set within a landscaped campus providing on-site amenities including a full-service café, a workplace food program, an on-site mini market, indoor bicycle storage, a fitness center with private lockers and showers, and free parking surrounding the campus. Set in an amenity-convenient location along the Charles River, Chapel Bridge Park provides a variety of walkable retail options including restaurants, coffee shops, salons, and other everyday services. The property features mill-style brick and beam interiors, blending modern design with historical charm, and offering a convenient and vibrant work environment for its tenants.

More information about Bulfinch’s portfolio and leasing availability can be found here: https://www.bulfinch.com/leasing/.