Urban Grove
For more than 10 years, The Lawn on D has been a destination drawing a diverse community looking to enjoy the arts, camaraderie, and outdoor recreation. As part of two new art installations commissioned by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, Urban Grove was designed to complement the Lawn by providing a relaxing space to enjoy the shade and be surrounded…
The Guild Garden at Plainville Square
Approximately 40 miles south of Boston lies the small town of Plainville, Massachusetts, home to fewer than 10,000 residents. Jeff Kinney, renowned author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, has embarked on a mission to rejuvenate his community, beginning with the establishment of his bookstore, An Unlikely Story. More than a bookstore, An Unlikely Story has become a…
Gibson Point
Redefining Health and Wellness in Multifamily A former junkyard site, located along the waterfront in Revere, MA, is being reinvented as Gibson Point a 6-story, 291-unit multifamily development with a focus on wellness and health. The building maximizes the site potential, taking advantage of water and city views and capitalizing on a location known for stunning sunset views. The Arrowstreet…
Newton Early Childhood Program
Arrowstreet was hired to address the growing demand for enrollment by repurposing and renovating an existing Elementary School in Newton, MA. The objective was to relocate the Newton Early Childhood Program (NECP), a district-wide integrated preschool catering to children aged 2.9 to under 6 years old. The program accommodates 200 full-time and 100 part-time students, including those with special needs…
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…