Bulfinch Crossing
{{Short description|Development project in Boston, Massachusetts}}
{{Update|date=March 2022}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use American English|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox building
| name = Bulfinch Crossing
| native_name = One Congress
| image = Bulfinch Crossing, August 2024.jpg
| image_size =
| caption =
| coordinates = {{coord|42|21|46|N|71|03|31|W|display=inline,title}}
| map_type = United States Boston
| status = Under construction
| start_date = Late 2015
| groundbreaking_date = Summer 2019
| completion_date = 2023
| namesake = Bulfinch Triangle
| opening = 2023
| antenna_spire =
| top_floor = {{convert|600|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| roof = {{convert|520|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| concrete_section_height =
| floor_count = 43
| building_type = Office, retail
| floor_area = {{convert|1,012,000|sqft|m2|-2|abbr=on|lk=on}}
| developer = HYM Investment Group
| architect = César Pelli
| architecture_firm = Pelli Clarke Pelli
| other_designers = CBT Architects
| main_contractor = Tishman Construction
| parking = 1,160 spaces
| facilities = MBTA subway and bus station, Bluebikes dock, charging station, Zipcar, Maven, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
| website = {{URL|https://bulfinchcrossing.com/}}
{{URL|https://www.onecongress.com/}}
| references = {{cite web|url=https://boston.curbed.com/2016/6/21/11982574/bulfinch-crossing-boston|title=Meet Bulfinch Crossing|date=21 June 2016|publisher=|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208064131/https://boston.curbed.com/2016/6/21/11982574/bulfinch-crossing-boston|archive-date=2018-02-08}}
}}
{{Infobox building
| name = Bulfinch Crossing
| native_name = The Sudbury
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| coordinates =
| status = Complete
| start_date = Late 2015
| groundbreaking_date = January 24, 2017
| completion_date = 2020
| namesake = Bulfinch Triangle
| opening = 2020
| antenna_spire =
| roof = {{convert|519|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| top_floor =
| concrete_section_height =
| floor_count = 45
| rooms = 423 (residential), 200 (hotel)
| building_type = Residential, retail
| floor_area = {{convert|547,900|sqft|m2|-2|abbr=on|lk=on}}
| developer = HYM Investment Group
| architect = Pelli Clarke Pelli and CBT Architects
| other_designers = CBT Architects
| main_contractor =
| parking = 1,160 spaces
| facilities = MBTA subway and bus station, Bluebikes dock, charging station, Zipcar, Maven, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
| website = {{URL|https://bulfinchcrossing.com/buildings/residential_tower}}
}}
Bulfinch Crossing (also known as the Government Center Garage Redevelopment) is a redevelopment project in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It consists of two skyscrapers, a smaller residential tower, a low-rise office building, a hotel, and a low-rise retail building. Site preparation began in late 2015, and construction officially commenced on January 24, 2017. Construction on the residential tower completed in 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-09|title=First residents settling in at The Sudbury, located at Bulfinch Crossing - New Developments, News|url=http://realestate.boston.com/new-developments/2020/12/09/the-sudbury-opens-bulfinch-crossing/|access-date=2021-05-12|website=Boston.com Real Estate}} The high-rise office tower, One Congress, commenced construction in 2019 and topped off in July 2021; after an announced plan to open in 2022,{{cite web|url=https://boston.curbed.com/2017/1/25/14381676/bulfinch-crossing-boston-real-estate|title=Construction on six-building Bulfinch Crossing officially starts|date=25 January 2017|publisher=|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918021037/https://boston.curbed.com/2017/1/25/14381676/bulfinch-crossing-boston-real-estate|archive-date=2017-09-18}} it officially opened in September 2023.{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Boston Real Estate |date=2023-09-15 |title=One Congress Officially Opens 100% Pre-Leased and Marks the Largest New Office Delivery in Boston This Year |url=https://bostonrealestatetimes.com/one-congress-officially-opens-100-pre-leased-and-marks-the-largest-new-office-delivery-in-boston-this-year/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=Boston Real Estate Times |language=en-US}}
One Congress
File:Bulfinch Crossing P1040060.jpg
The primary anchor of the Bulfinch Crossing development is One Congress, the 43-story office tower, which was completed in 2023.{{Cite web |title=One Congress {{!}} Trophy Office Tower in Downtown Boston |url=https://www.onecongress.com/ |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=One Congress |language=en-US}} It was designed by renowned firms Pelli Clarke & Partners and CBT Architects.{{Cite web |title=About One Congress Street {{!}} Downtown Boston |url=https://www.onecongress.com/about/ |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=One Congress |language=en-US}} The building features a three-story lobby and high-end amenities.{{cite web |title=Bulfinch Crossing - Overview |url=https://bulfinchcrossing.com/overview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428053227/https://bulfinchcrossing.com/overview |archive-date=2017-04-28 |publisher=}}
The first floor of the building contains the triple-height lobby and retail space, as well as a coffee bar, lounge area, and collaborative workspaces. The remaining floors, with the exception of the 11th floor amenity center contain offices, and with the average floor plate measuring 29,800 SF.{{Cite web |title=One Congress |url=https://www.carrprop.com/properties/one-congress/ |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Carr Properties |language=en-US}}
The 11th floor of the building is an amenity center for office customers. The amenities include a fitness center, rooftop garden, a 15,000 square foot outdoor terrace and several conference rooms and a conference facility. Parking is also available.{{Cite web |title=Office Amenities at One Congress |url=https://www.onecongress.com/amenities/ |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=One Congress |language=en-US}}{{cite web |title=Bulfinch Crossing - One Congress |url=https://www.carrprop.com/properties/one-congress/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |publisher=Carr Properties}}
The building earned a platinum level of certification through the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification program, and also has a 2-Star Fitwel certification.
In the summer of 2018, developers of One Congress & Bulfinch Crossing announced on Bulfinch Crossing's Twitter that construction on One Congress would begin in summer of 2019 and also announced that it will be opening in 2022.{{cite web|url=https://boston.curbed.com/2016/1/15/10846118/government-center-garage-construction|title=Huge Government Center Garage Project Is Just Getting Started|date=15 January 2016|publisher=|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208064218/https://boston.curbed.com/2016/1/15/10846118/government-center-garage-construction|archive-date=2018-02-08}} Ultimately, the building delivered in 2023.{{Cite web |last=Carlock |first=Catherine |title=One Congress, Boston's newest skyscraper, makes its debut |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/17/business/one-congress-skyscraper-opens/?p1=BGSearch_Overlay_Results |date=2023-09-17 |access-date=2025-04-23 |work=The Boston Globe |language=en-US}} In January 2019, State Street Corporation was announced to be the anchor tenant in the new building,{{Cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/01/23/state-street-new-deal-jumpstart-government-center-garage-project/Tgjr1yyEVDs8hiLQ25F76M/story.html?event=event25|title = State Street's new HQ deal boosts Government Center Garage project - the Boston Globe| website=The Boston Globe }} and in September 2023 they began operations from the location as their new global headquarters.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-20 |title=State Street Opens New Global Headquarters |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230920786991/en/State-Street-Opens-New-Global-Headquarters |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=www.businesswire.com |language=en}} Other tenants include InterSystems and K&L Gates.{{Cite web |title=With big new InterSystems deal, One Congress tower now 100% leased |first=Greg |last=Ryan |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/05/03/one-congress-tower-fully-leased-intersystems.html |date=2022-05-03 |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=www.bizjournals.com}}
Residential tower
The second largest building in the development is the larger residential tower (sometimes called Residential Tower I by the developer), which is planned to be at least {{convert|480|ft|m|abbr=on}} tall.
The tower was originally planned to consist of 486 apartments, but now instead contains only 368 apartments and 55 condos. This change was announced in July 2017 when the developer decided to convert 118 apartments into 55 condos due to a slowing demand for luxury housing in Boston.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2017/07/21/developer-story-tower-changes-plans-will-convert-some-apartments-into-condos/zpQQMsEpaAUkQy4hJTwTHM/story.html|title=Developer of 45-story tower changes plans, will convert some apartments into condos - The Boston Globe|website=The Boston Globe |publisher=|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022032938/https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2017/07/21/developer-story-tower-changes-plans-will-convert-some-apartments-into-condos/zpQQMsEpaAUkQy4hJTwTHM/story.html|archive-date=2017-10-22}}
The residential tower contains a fitness center, swimming pool, rooftop garden, clubroom, private kitchen and diner, yoga room, golf simulator, pet spa, concierge services and a sky lounge and terrace. On-site parking is also available.{{cite web|url=https://bulfinchcrossing.com/buildings/residential_tower|title=Bulfinch Crossing - Residential Tower|publisher=Neoscape|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222105146/https://bulfinchcrossing.com/buildings/residential_tower|archive-date=2017-12-22}}
Other buildings
Along with the two main towers of the development, four smaller buildings and a public square was constructed. Along with these buildings, there is nearly {{convert|4,132,500|sqft|m2|-2|abbr=on|lk=on}} in the entire development.
=Residential Tower II=
A smaller residential tower (officially named Residential Tower II), is being constructed alongside the rest of the development. It rises {{convert|299|ft|m|abbr=off}}, with the building having 28 stories. The tower is primarily residential, with 291 units. At least {{convert|8,400|sqft|m2|-2|abbr=on|lk=off}} of the building is designated for retail use.
=Boutique Office=
In addition to the main office tower, a smaller office building (officially named Boutique Office) is under construction; it is planned to contain at least {{convert|163,800|sqft|m2|-2|abbr=on|lk=off}} of both office and retail space. The building will rise {{convert|152|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us}} and will contain 11 stories. It is planned to have a private terrace for office workers.
=Retail building=
A retail building (officially named Iconic Retail) is planned to be constructed as part of the development project; it is planned to be situated across the street from the Boston Public Market and will contain four floors. The building is intended to house a flagship store, and will include an entrance to the Haymarket Square subway station.
=Hotel=
A {{convert|157|ft|m|abbr=on}} tall hotel building is being constructed at the northern edge of the site, and is planned to contain at least 200 hotel rooms. Although the main use for the building is a hotel, at least 57 condominiums and {{convert|17,400|sqft|m2|-2|abbr=on|lk=off}} of retail space will be located inside the 14-story building.
==Amenities==
The hotel is planned to contain a ballroom, several meeting rooms, a rooftop bar, and a rooftop terrace.
Parking garage
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In order to make room for the new development, the existing Government Center garage was demolished. The garage was constructed in the 1960s as part of the Government Center urban renewal project; it contains 2,300 parking spaces. Due to the fact that the garage is entirely made out of concrete, it is considered to be an eyesore by many, along with the nearby City Hall building.{{cite web|url=http://www.bldup.com/projects/government-center-garage|title=Bulfinch Crossing|website=www.bldup.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810082451/http://www.bldup.com/projects/government-center-garage|archive-date=2017-08-10}}
At least 1,160 parking spaces in the garage were to be preserved to accommodate the new development, and the spaces were to be placed inside of the new office tower.{{cite web |url=https://bulfinchcrossing.com/_uploads/onecongress_floorplans_5-10.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-09-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210095320/https://bulfinchcrossing.com/_uploads/onecongress_floorplans_5-10.pdf |archive-date=2018-02-10 }}
External links
- [https://www.bulfinchcrossing.com/ Official website]
References
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Category:Redevelopment projects in the United States