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Ink Block

Ink Block

Boston, Massachusetts
Client: National Development

“Ink Block is a game changer, not only in the South End, but in the entire City of Boston. Elkus Manfredi’s design of the seven individual buildings that form the block has a fresh urban edge that is a catalyst for a thriving new neighborhood.”

Ted Tye

Principal, National Development

Project Description

  • This 463,000-sf mixed-use hub was developed on 6.2‑acre industrial site that was once home to the Boston Herald.
  • Five residential buildings, a hotel, and ground floor retail combine to create a dynamic 24/7 urban neighborhood.
  • Re-envisioned block honors site’s history and links formerly disconnected industrial and residential neighborhoods.
  • Three rental and two condominium buildings are each designed with a different aesthetic vernacular to appeal to multiple tenant profiles.

Gustav Hoiland (exteriors), Andrew Bordwin (interiors)

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“Pattern and texture are of critical design interest to me. More than mere surface treatment, they add depth, vitality, and meaning to architecture.”

Honor Merceret LEED AP

Architect, Elkus Manfredi Architects

Karen Sakey
TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“My favorite part of Ink Block is the strong vision for the site and the design concepts developed for each building. We took inspiration from the industrial history of the site, the printing presses from the Boston Herald factory, the cartoons from the newspaper funnies — the list goes on. Overall it was a fun, collaborative process with the client, and the concept drove our design to be a success!”

Karen Sakey  IIDA, LEED AP ID+C

Interior Designer, Elkus Manfredi Architects

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Urban Land Institute

Finalist – Global Awards for Excellence

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Architecture MasterPrize

Winner in Interior Design / Residential

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World Interiors News

Finalist – Residential Development Interiors 

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Interior Design magazine

Best of Year Honoree

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Ink Block Dinner Party
Ink Block Sepia Lobby Seating
Ink Block Sepia Roof Terrace
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Van Ness Residences

Van Ness Residences

Boston, Massachusetts
Client: Samuels & Associates

“Van Ness is a microcosm of the best of Boston. It has taken the neighborhood to a whole new level, bringing together a dynamic mix of professionals who live in its contemporary and striking residences, and those who work within its flexible office spaces. We are seeing a total transformation of the blocks between Van Ness and Boylston Streets with new restaurants and appealing retail continuing to sprout up, which is a testament to the impact of this project.”

Joel Sklar

President and Principal, Samuels & Associates

Project Description

  • This 116,160-sf tower with 172 apartments is the residential component of the 870,000-sf mixed-use Van Ness development, a major component in the revitalization of Boston’s Fenway neighborhood.
  • The nine-story building, built atop a four-level retail podium, features signature residential design and amenities, including a rooftop terrace, fourth-level landscaped terrace, plus a fitness center, gaming lounge, TV lounge, and executive conference room.

Photographer: Chuck Choi (exteriors), Garrett Roland (interiors), Jasper Sanidad (interiors)

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Emily Bulkeley
TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

“The design was inspired by the Emerald Necklace, a continuous chain of nine public parks intertwined within Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. The reception area invites the outdoors in with an explosion of lush green living walls accompanied by natural timber and floral jewel-tone materials. The custom bronze welcome desk, showcasing a raised map of the surrounding neighborhood, grounds the space.”

Emily Bulkeley

Interior Designer, Elkus Manfredi Architects

 

Van Ness Residences Reception Lobby Green Wall
Van Ness Residences Ground Floor Elevator
Van Ness Residences Amenity Bar
Van Ness Residences Terrace
Van Ness Residences Roof Deck
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The Paramount Center

The Paramount Center

Boston, Massachusetts
Client: Emerson College

“The vision for Emerson is to develop the coolest, hippest, most compelling destination in downtown. The Paramount Center is truly a center for creative collaboration among students, faculty, performers, and the public. As the College had originally hoped, this facility is fully realizing its important role at the heart of Emerson’s mission.”

Lee Pelton

Former President, Emerson College

Project Description

  • A key component of Emerson’s campus in Boston’s Theatre District, this 39,200-sf, mixed-use development joined together new construction with the landmarked Paramount Theatre and adjacent Arcade building, plus a neighboring backlot.
  • The Center incorporates the renovated Paramount Theatre, a black box theatre, a scene/prop shop, rehearsal spaces, classrooms, a sound stage, a film screening room, plus a 262-bed residence hall and 150-seat streetfront restaurant.
  • The renovated Paramount Theatre is now a 590-seat live-performance space used for performances by both students and professional artists from all over the world through the ArtsEmerson program.

Photographer: Peter Vanderwarker

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Society for College and University Planning

SCUP Honor Award for Excellence in Planning – New Campus (as part of the Emerson College Campus)

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Society for College and University Planning

Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture – Building Additions or Adaptive Reuse

SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture Award

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National Trust for Historic Preservation

Preservation Honor Award

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Preservation Massachusetts

Paul E Tsongas Award

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United States Institute of Theater Technology

Merit Award

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Live Design Magazine

Design Excellence Award – Venues

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Illuminating Engineering Society

Award of Merit – Exterior and Interior Lighting

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American Institute of Architects, New England Chapter

New England Design Award

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Boston Preservation Alliance

Preservation Achievement Award – Significant Rehabilitation / Restoration

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Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA/AIA)

Honor Award for Design Excellence

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Construction Managers Association of America – New England Chapter

Building Project of the Year – Renovation / Modernization Less Than $100 Million

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New York Construction Magazine

Best of 2010, Project of the Year – Renovation / Restoration

The Paramount shop
The Paramount
The Paramount
The Paramount
The Paramount
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The Modern at Fort Lee

The Modern at Fort Lee

Fort Lee, New Jersey
Client: SJP Properties

Project Description

  • Rising from a podium above the Palisades and the Hudson River and clad in taut glass curtainwall, this mixed-use lifestyle development makes a striking statement and creates a new landmark combining residences, retail, and dining with easy access to Manhattan.
  • The two 47-story towers offer 902 luxury apartments and a collection of shared residential amenities, including flexible lounge and dining areas, private outdoor barbeque niches, a large pool, a great lawn area with a jumbotron, fitness venues, a spa, and a business center.
  • The site’s 1.75-acre public park features a destination restaurant.

Photographers: Robert Benson (exteriors), Evan Joseph (exteriors and interiors), Adrian Wilson (interiors), Terrace aerial courtesy of Melillo + Bauer Associates

The Modern Sky
The Modern Reception
The Modern Lawn
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Warrior Ice Arena at Boston Landing

Warrior Ice Arena at Boston Landing

Boston, Massachusetts
Client: NB Development Group, LLC

Project Description

  • Designed to National Hockey League standards, this official practice arena for the Boston Bruins is a central component of Boston Landing, a mixed-use health and performance campus in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood.
  • Designed to accommodate 650 spectators for professional Bruins practice, amateur and intercollegiate competition, and public events, the 74,000-sf arena and and training facility includes retail space, a concessions concourse, function rooms, and the Bruins non-gameday home.
  • The 220-foot-long curtain wall creates a dramatic presence for the Bruins on the Massachusetts Turnpike at a location highly visible to commuters entering and exiting Boston. The arena is connected to 80 Guest Street, a 180,000-sf office building, and New Balance Headquarters by a landscaped terrace.

Photographer: Robert Benson

Warrior Ice Arena Looking outside to restaurant
Warrior Ice Arena Public Cubby Area
Warrior Ice Arena Bruins Gym
Warrior Ice Arena Bruins Locker Room
Warrior Ice Arena Reception Lobby
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Boston Landing

Boston Landing

Boston, Massachusetts
Client: NB Development Group, LLC

Project Description

Photography: © Robert Benson, © Bruce Martin and © Evan Joseph

Boston Landing from the Pike
Boston Landing Life Street East