Reykjavik Natura
As the design consultant for renovating Reykjavik Natura (formerly Hotel Loftleiðir), Arrowstreet worked with Icelandair Hotels, asset managers Reitir Fasteignafélag, and local design architect Apparat to reposition the hotel as a gateway to Iceland for international tourists. The renovation brought natural light to the lobby, and updated the hotel’s theme, name, and finishes to reflect Icelandic natural features. The renovation…
Rudofsky Center
The Leonard Rudofsky Center is a new facility for The Bridge Center, a non-profit recreational and educational day camp that serves children and young adults with physical and cognitive challenges. This 7,000-square-foot recreation facility includes an arts and crafts room, a media room, offices, kitchen, dining area, and multi-purpose “Great Room.” The building serves as the visual centerpiece of the…
Nordica Hotel
Icelandair chose Arrowstreet as design consultant for the renovation and expansion of their flagship Nordica Hotel with the goal of increasing its appeal to international tourists and business travelers. Arrowstreet adapted classic elements of Scandinavian style to create a sophisticated, contemporary look. A completely renovated, full service restaurant and new health spa attract local residents as well as tourists. The…
Hotel Marlowe
The Hotel Marlowe provides the finishing touch to CambridgeSide, an Arrowstreet-designed mixed-use development focused on the restored Lechmere Canal. Organized around a central, European-style courtyard, this 236-room, luxury boutique hotel takes full advantage of its tight, urban site. The restaurant, Bambara, serves as a destination for nearby office workers and residents and generates pedestrian activity along this vibrant section of…
The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel
A sleek newcomer to the city’s revitalized Seaport District, The Westin Boston Waterfront provides a dramatic backdrop to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Arrowstreet designed roofline lighting to serve as a nighttime beacon visible from the Financial District and Logan Airport. The building is oriented to provide premier harbor and skyline views. A pedestrian bridge draws visitors from the…
Palfrey House at Harvard
Arrowstreet designed the relocation and renovation of Palfrey House for use as office space for the High Energy Physics Department at Harvard University. The historic structure was built in the 1840s as a residence for the first Dean of the Divinity School. Harvard needed to move this structure to make possible the construction of the new underground North Campus Parking…
Lesley University Residence Hall
The renovation of this 47-room urban student residence hall was completed on a fast-track schedule that concentrated all construction work in the summer months with no loss of occupancy during the academic year. Arrowstreet converted one level of offices to residential use and completely updated all of the student rooms and common spaces on two additional levels. Lesley’s goal was…
Harvard Square Hotel
The design for the renovation of the hotel focuses on enhancing the guest experience and creating an oasis in the heart of Harvard Square. In the entry lobby a contemporary stone-and-glass stair invites guests up to the reception area. The mix of glass and natural stone create a welcoming atmosphere to the flexible space, which creates an area to relax…
BioMed Workplace
Arrowstreet designed BioMed’s new regional office, which overlooks the real estate developer’s portfolio in Boston and Cambridge. The design embodies the identity of this leading life sciences development firm: the space is open, provides transparency across collaborative work spaces, and is crisply detailed. The central circulation spine curves through the office and features an interactive screen and pinup displays of…
Adharmonics Workplace
BioMed commissioned Arrowstreet to create a 6,000-square-foot turnkey space for Adharmonics, a biotech internet company, at 2 Cambridge Place. With a vibrant color palette, the playful design expresses the company’s cutting-edge brand and culture. In harmony with the color scheme, attractive yet ergonomic desks and furniture allow employees the flexibility to sit or stand when working. Various huddle spaces promote…