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Sullivan Square Life Science Development

66 Cambridge Street

Location

Charlestown MA

Client

Owens Companies, Inc., The Fallon Company

Size

802,000 sf

Completion Date

TBD

Project type

Architecture

Collaborating Architect

SGA

This new first-class life sciences development will provide active ground floor uses and open space that will encourage neighborhood engagement.

Troy Depeiza

Principal, DREAM Collaborative

DREAM teamed with SGA on the design of this first-class life science, office, and R&D project. 66 Cambridge Street will transform an industrial area into a modern, sustainable, transit-oriented mixed-use campus. The development will generate economic opportunities for area residents and businesses, create welcoming green space for the community and will contribute to the emerging growth and revitalization of Sullivan Square.

The approximately 4-acre site will be redeveloped with approximately 802,000 sf of life sciences/office/research and development (R&D) space; 41,000 sf of open space which will allow for gatherings and placemaking to encourage neighborhood involvement and use; 10,000 sf of retail/restaurant/commercial space; and approximately 646 parking spaces within two levels of below-grade parking. The design of 66 Cambridge reflects the neighborhood’s existing industrial character and future context while providing a sophisticated and modern life sciences/office/R&D facility. The project’s significant public realm includes a new 700-foot-long pedestrian connector to/from the MBTA’s Sullivan Square Station and the surrounding community. Streetscapes around all sides of 66 Cambridge Street will be improved to create a safer, more welcoming pedestrian and cycling experience. 

Sustainability and climate change resiliency are key priorities for 66 Cambridge Street and the project will, at a minimum, be constructed to be certifiable to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold standards. The project will have a focus on reducing carbon footprint, operational greenhouse gas emissions and energy load reductions.