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Tonight at the BSA, Join Amy Korte
Tonight, join us for a discussion hosted by the Boston Society of Architects on the topic of “Living with Water” (specifically: how climate change and storm surges may affect Boston real estate and what our community can do to mitigate these effects). Included in the panel will be Arrowstreet principal, Amy Korte.
L.L. Bean Store Openings
November has been an exciting month for the L.L. Bean team here at Arrowstreet. Over the past three weeks, we have had grand openings at three new L.L. Bean retail stores across the country.
At the Minneapolis opening at the Mall of America, I had the opportunity to meet Seth Wescot. Seth is a really cool guy who is helping L.L. Bean grow their younger customer base by testing a product line called “Traverse,” which is designed for serious outdoor sporting conditions. Who is Seth Wescot and what credentials does he have in this area? How about winning two Olympic gold medals in Snowboard Cross? I had a great time talking with Seth at the opening…
Waterfront Square Update
This morning, the City of Revere hosted an event with Waterfront Square developer, Eurovest Development. The summit was attended by local officials and stakeholders in the project, as well as the Arrowstreet team. As master architects on the project, we are excited with the progress that has been made and for things to come. Read more about the event in Boston Business Journal.
Community Strategies Followup
As a member of the BSA Committee for the Advancement of Sustainability, I had the good fortune to help plan the Forum on Sustainable Public Policy last June. The summary of this event is available now to view and download on the BSA website, here. The intent of the forum was to share with community leaders, citizens, and practitioners the current public and private sector policies that foster and promote sustainable endeavors including buildings, infrastructure, transportation, and planning. Presenters described how these policies and efforts on several fronts cultivate, encourage, and nurture a societal shift toward a more sustainable Massachusetts. The event was jointly sponsored by USGBC Massachusetts and AIA Massachusetts and has been presented to the Massachusetts candidates for governor…
We’re Taking on New Space
Arrowstreet is expanding our design studio at 10 Post Office Square. We recently signed a lease with Broadway Partners for additional space (now owned by Synergy Investments) directly adjacent to our current studio. The expanded studio will accommodate up to 100 designers and professional staff…
Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest
October is one of my favorite months with the feel of the crisp air and sound of leaves crunching under my feet. This October we started off the month at Arrowstreet with a new seasonal sweet treat of pumpkin spice coffee and ended it on Halloween with our annual Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest. We had 14 entries this year including a Star Wars Death Star pumpkin, Mr. Pumpkinhead, Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach, and The Solomon R. Pumpkinheim Museum—just to name a few…
Drones and the Built Environment
We here at Arrowstreet are pleased to add a new piece of technology to our arsenal – the architectural drone! I’ll leave the debate about the military, police states, and Amazon.com for a different forum, but we are excited at the potential for this new equipment.
ICSC’s RetailGreen is Coming
This December, Arrowstreet principal, Sean Selby, will be giving opening remarks at the annual International Council of Shopping Centers RetailGreen Conference & Exposition in Phoenix, AZ. Sean is a committee co-chair of RetailGreen and is honored to be a part of the presentation.
Participating in Pumpkin Glow
On Wednesday, October 29th several members of the Arrowstreet team headed over to Kendall Square for the 2014 Great Pumpkin Glow. The annual corporate challenge is sponsored in part by our client, BioMed Realty, and benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middlesex County.
The Pumpkin Glow took place in the North Plaza, in the shadow of our newest project for BioMed, 450 Kendall Street, and guests enjoyed pumpkin carving, live music, cocoa, and doughnuts before the winners were announced. Later there was a cocktail reception in the lobby of 675 West Kendall Street, catered by Blue Ribbon BBQ and featuring a 50/50 raffle. We all had a wonderful time and can’t wait to support this wonderful cause again next year.
“Living with Water” Design Charrette at ABX
Yesterday at ABX, the “Living with Water” Design Charrette was held to kick off a companion Design Challenge for the Boston design community. Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand to announce the competition and to emphasize the city’s commitment to finding solutions to climate change and rising sea levels in our coastal communities. Hosted on the second anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the charrette invited designers, community leaders, and government officials to reflect on the new policies implemented in New York City and to consider what we here in Boston can learn from them.