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This long-term, repeat client wanted to breathe new life into a tired and worn-out facility. Operating for over 40 years in a near-constant capacity, this workhorse lab and office facility was long overdue for a refresh. With strategic space planning and extensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, Collective Office, along with a team of consultants and the Hallstar team, peeled back the layers to bring the building into the modern era with a fresh start.
![Hallstar II 05](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-05.jpg?w=1440&h=810&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=fce82b8431c8536407888b0b1bb7d71c 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-05.jpg?w=2880&h=1620&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=5967e9a8d8f8cf56d36a4e8952e6efa4 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-05.jpg?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=c1adda1b8b2f188d0aa08ca99a19ae5c 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-05.jpg?w=1984&h=1116&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=81a3d88f74aae798c9d981c4019e83f6 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-05.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=f38a33f4d233ae0066aea90eeb88b180 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-05.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=bd5161ce22eba73aaabbb54233f2c285 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-05.jpg?w=576&h=324&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=3bece98a84fe9b7fe8132443cf02b4ac 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-05.jpg?w=1152&h=648&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=a82abab1056e50adb0cabe604fa2b30a 1152w)
![Hallstar II 08](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-08_2024-04-17-143145_mwpp.jpg?w=1440&h=810&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713364305&s=2a6a962cc5d045df8bdf2bf0940f1b9e 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-08_2024-04-17-143145_mwpp.jpg?w=2880&h=1620&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713364305&s=1619583640ff1844e87d7a58dc8a1e91 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-08_2024-04-17-143145_mwpp.jpg?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713364305&s=c1f7d1f797867eab25e99b2d412d50fe 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-08_2024-04-17-143145_mwpp.jpg?w=1984&h=1116&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713364305&s=af56e557515268c58a2f734f31f1bcd4 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-08_2024-04-17-143145_mwpp.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713364305&s=eff1fd29a3948fffe2ccbc60ec4eda98 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-08_2024-04-17-143145_mwpp.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713364305&s=f0b4e1f2f6cc27182166617e44ce9d9a 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-08_2024-04-17-143145_mwpp.jpg?w=576&h=324&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713364305&s=46c667d9cb38633bfd5a81f52359bd36 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-08_2024-04-17-143145_mwpp.jpg?w=1152&h=648&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713364305&s=2a7fa9a5528df78148a46c0390a90e29 1152w)
The new space at Hallstar Bedford Park pulls design cues from its sister project, Hallstar Beauty - Darien, creating a cohesive visual continuity between the two projects. Although this building lacks the height that the Darien location had, changes in ceiling materiality define spaces throughout the project, creating an intriguing composition of positive and negative space.
![Hallstar II 03](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-03.jpg?w=1440&h=810&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=6f0cbb1001100ea659972dde5f7ee009 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-03.jpg?w=2880&h=1620&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=ff9932dd71d63ac58c668a5dbe4378d6 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-03.jpg?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=930bc42f02c0626efd01563662c4e1fa 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-03.jpg?w=1984&h=1116&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=033ce300f74bd26540812332c9d00aa2 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-03.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=59c304c92aedad7692c2d63708d5b38b 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-03.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=b55245a21608490caac203b3a8283620 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-03.jpg?w=576&h=324&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=e560235267ed5c6391a3f4ebfe82ce15 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-03.jpg?w=1152&h=648&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=a1a9f5970de7f18549e975da2362802e 1152w)
![Hallstar II 01](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-01.jpg?w=1440&h=810&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713363303&s=f0d4fe8fa0238aa2af51cb9a6f59ecfe 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-01.jpg?w=2880&h=1620&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713363303&s=1326ae8ec3591d3460f2018344ea1643 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-01.jpg?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713363303&s=ad14de51306a6586c7450a32ac285689 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-01.jpg?w=1984&h=1116&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713363303&s=1e82690be8223e2b361734ee62b36fc0 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-01.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713363303&s=46c6c4129ed15e2220efea09b543533f 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-01.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713363303&s=c871119ad0cfc307ab08b0595f60007d 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-01.jpg?w=576&h=324&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713363303&s=744db03f942df6003c7b634a56d709f7 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-01.jpg?w=1152&h=648&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713363303&s=bc9c52312b82ab6f7ed001aed16343b2 1152w)
![Hallstar Bedford Park Construction 01](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-Bedford-Park-Construction-01.jpg?w=1440&h=1079&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713362611&s=a2eef17e602c4756027a7437afb2844b 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-Bedford-Park-Construction-01.jpg?w=2880&h=2158&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713362611&s=018f060f12a45466d4eeedc4520cf461 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-Bedford-Park-Construction-01.jpg?w=992&h=743&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713362611&s=b5b8b0ea4a2b9c84c3b1fca575e31478 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-Bedford-Park-Construction-01.jpg?w=1984&h=1487&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713362611&s=9b7182d3639debb5c7e04c4d70e8a9cd 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-Bedford-Park-Construction-01.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713362611&s=6404d8c8ef8d3f49b4a7bd8e3da53536 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-Bedford-Park-Construction-01.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713362611&s=e10ee2eff81aff98ebc0d24656e8e087 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-Bedford-Park-Construction-01.jpg?w=576&h=431&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713362611&s=1c8ac927ce340994b20ddc8449c4cd11 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-Bedford-Park-Construction-01.jpg?w=1152&h=863&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713362611&s=4d0372ee63ef74fa1616dedfe0cad354 1152w)
By tactfully removing portions of the existing interior CMU partitions, we were able to open the space up and make the building feel bigger and more connected. The introduction of new glass partitions, glass doors, and interior windows extend the visual connections even further, allowing light and views to permeate the space.
![Hallstar II existing 05](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-existing-05.jpg?w=1440&h=1080&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199969&s=e449332b313bcea7a4530f960230f287 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-existing-05.jpg?w=2880&h=2160&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199969&s=4b7432cbac4acc79f19a1d20a83a8bbd 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-existing-05.jpg?w=992&h=744&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199969&s=da73f3e5ae2c57b8c5dd86a9d9da6a0b 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-existing-05.jpg?w=1984&h=1488&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199969&s=c98c2fe898bfb97daf87814fd7f56831 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-existing-05.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199969&s=ba4ef2236d31fd79d6010862cfafbf11 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-existing-05.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199969&s=142cc9820712c2bc3d6f3e4fa3746d95 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-existing-05.jpg?w=576&h=432&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199969&s=19917c4c9212f8064695d61fece7c85c 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-existing-05.jpg?w=1152&h=864&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199969&s=5ee75838d9eff1cba3d9306024a3069f 1152w)
![Hallstar II 06](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-06.jpg?w=1440&h=810&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199967&s=e5e38dfc58bb93de5bd99189f15edcb1 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-06.jpg?w=2880&h=1620&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199967&s=3a06b80503e0bc6eb81728bf5be9e45e 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-06.jpg?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199967&s=e387a76aae3d40b55c6656fe5128c550 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-06.jpg?w=1984&h=1116&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199967&s=1e76063ecf988e776a5a507f92d421e6 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-06.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199967&s=0451497e7c0fd2799b0e89491f5cfc79 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-06.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199967&s=6b0af501b8047182d2d58500cc04bd9d 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-06.jpg?w=576&h=324&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199967&s=9775f850fcf37c2828d2cedc0e61ccef 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-06.jpg?w=1152&h=648&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199967&s=3d6d2763ddf697af5ea8128b1ee48411 1152w)
Greater Physical connection is also now possible as three separate labs were combined into one large state-of-the-art lab space. In addition, the two conference rooms are able to be opened up and combined for larger events, thanks to the addition of two articulating glass walls.
![Hallstar II 04](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-04.jpg?w=1440&h=810&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=6df4b85885b834efc1cc5456af6ae9a7 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-04.jpg?w=2880&h=1620&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=4be6beefea585d20ad0c3c77270ee8a8 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-04.jpg?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=a2d34c03e56192102650c0ff01f71e97 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-04.jpg?w=1984&h=1116&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=d07dbca3c2fee9b551a1b4a13f6d3090 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-04.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=dea6a5b9617e97d31f56b9dad6f2e6a1 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-04.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=4277bf0acfbcaca65e111f379eda49cf 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-04.jpg?w=576&h=324&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=26aecbae2569f6fcd313ceab12e385f2 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-04.jpg?w=1152&h=648&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=478d28e6781119e2a36f88e0fdc5dd10 1152w)
The patchwork of outdated and underperforming equipment hidden from view was also wiped clean and given a fresh start, taking this renovation well beyond just a cosmetic update. Years of ad hoc repairs and modifications had turned the space into a maze of unseen infrastructure. Even though this doesn't impact the visual design of the space, it's paramount to address these services in order to improve the quality of life for everyone inside.
![Hallstar II 02](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-02.jpg?w=1440&h=810&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=01ad68149541431f70077b7458962181 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-02.jpg?w=2880&h=1620&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=914227961fe5d51427a53593348ac3c1 2880w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-02.jpg?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=3424c9b2a9040262214f250c70fa0dc6 992w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-02.jpg?w=1984&h=1116&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=c77ab7898aec5b229e2276d575d901d9 1984w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-02.jpg?w=768&h=576&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=599174fa719b2e2d12ba83030299b1a7 768w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-02.jpg?w=1536&h=1152&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=7eb081df400f5a647d99641390bf097d 1536w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-02.jpg?w=576&h=324&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=487bffcfb61681bbd4097b3507b622ab 576w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/staging/images/projects/hallstar-bedford-pk/Hallstar-II-02.jpg?w=1152&h=648&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1712199966&s=3f5d71f35bdafa28297aa54038aa8d4a 1152w)
As we near the end of construction, ownership is excited to move back into the facility. Hopefully extending its life many more years into the future and improving the lives of their employees.