Newton Early Childhood Program
To meet the increasing demand for enrollment, Newton Early Childhood Program (NECP) engaged us to transform and revitalize an existing elementary school in Newton, MA, into their new home. This district-wide integrated preschool caters to children aged 2.9 to 6 years old, serving 200 full-time and 100 part-time students, including those with special needs who receive comprehensive speech, occupational, and…
Vela
Contemporary residential living located at The Yards in Washington DC. The interior design of this 326-unit multifamily building is inspired by the Danish word “Hygge” the art of building sanctuary and community and paying attention to what makes us feel open-hearted and alive. The glass courtyard is an outdoor oasis cascading natural light and shadow into the building. Inviting amenities…
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
When the City of Newton engaged Arrowstreet to provide Educational Programming services for the Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School and the Early Childhood Program, the initial goal was to evaluate the feasibility of co-locating both programs on a single site. Following a comprehensive analysis and collaborative planning process, Arrowstreet recommended separating the schools to better serve the distinct developmental needs of each…
Elevate
The spotlight is on amenities in the revamp of a high-rise apartment tower in East Cambridge. With breathtaking views of the Boston skyline, residents will now relish in updates spanning from the ground floor to the 21st floor, right across from the Museum of Science. The design concept was conceived to attract young professionals, keeping in mind the adjacency to…
ULI Mobility Oriented Development Research (MOD)
USING DATA TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING MASSACHUSSETT’S HOUSING CRISIS Arrowstreet and ULI Boston are committed to addressing the housing challenges felt across the Commonwealth. According to a study conducted by McKinsey & Company, Massachusetts is one of the least affordable states and hosts some of the nation’s highest housing costs. Median home prices in greater Boston rose above $900,000…
Cumulus App Support
Announcing the Launch of Cumulus: The cumulative place for design visualization, exploration, and engagement. Become invested in your design with Cumulus by Arrowstreet. Used by architects, their clients, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders, Cumulus brings design visualization and engagement to your fingertips. Use the Cumulus: Project Understanding app to: • View, Rotate, and Explore projects’ 3D models• Save new 3D…
York Judicial Center
York Judicial Center is the newest and largest judicial center in the state of Maine, consolidating four District and Superior courthouses into one new facility. In collaboration with Finegold Alexander Architects, our Interior Design and Graphic Design studios developed the interiors, signage, and wayfinding. The complex programming demanded a considered, responsive design that translates across a wide range of spaces—from…
Blue Hill
Raising the Bar for Sustainability in this Vibrant and Affordable New Development Located on the corner of Blue Hill Avenue and Culbert Street in Mattapan, 1471 Blue Hill Avenue is a transit-oriented residential development containing 41 all-affordable apartment units, a community retail space, and residential amenities. Arrowstreet designed the five-story building to relate to the urban scale, taking advantage of…
Global Learning Charter Public School
Global Learning Public Charter School partnered with Arrowstreet to convert a historic but underutilized former convent into a new STEAM education center to support their rigorous, award winning program for grades 5-12. The renovation combines state-of-the-art science laboratories with technology-filled classrooms to create an engaging learning center to inspire students, their families, and the New Bedford community. Our team of…
York Judicial Center
York Judicial Center is the newest and largest judicial center in the state of Maine, consolidating four District and Superior courthouses into one new facility. In collaboration with Finegold Alexander Architects, our Graphic Design and Interior Design studios developed the interiors, signage, and wayfinding. The complex programming demanded a considered, responsive design that translates across a wide range of spaces—from…