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GA has finished moving its 12,000‑sq‑ft Boston office into a refurbished 1911 warehouse at 311 Summer St in Fort Point. The six‑story former Dwinell‑Wright Coffee Company building now houses the firm’s two upper floors, blending historic brick, arched windows, and timber beams with a new glass “jewel box” that crowns the roof and offers sweeping city views. A modern staircase links the old fifth floor to the contemporary addition, serving as a gallery and circulation hub that symbolizes the union of heritage and innovation.
The relocation marks a significant expansion of HGA’s East Coast footprint after decades on Congress Street. The new space accommodates more than 75 local staff and is designed for future growth, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to serve Boston’s leading healthcare, science, arts, and education clients while attracting top talent across New England.
HGA’s design philosophy is evident in the office’s WELL Silver‑certified layout. The environment supports diverse work styles with phone rooms, focus rooms, huddle spaces, reservable workstations, and collaborative community areas. Natural light, sound control, adaptable furniture, and quiet zones promote physical and psychological well‑being. Advanced AV/IT infrastructure ensures seamless hybrid collaboration, keeping every employee connected regardless of location.
Employee wellness is further enhanced by a reservable lactation room, a multipurpose wellness room for prayer, yoga, and meditation, as well as practical amenities such as showers, lockers, and bike storage. These features underscore HGA’s dedication to inclusion and sustainable workplace practices.
The Boston team will continue to deliver high‑profile projects across several practice areas:
* **Science + Technology** – The nationally recognized practice, originally Wilson Architects, now part of HGA, serves academic research institutions and life‑science companies. Recent work includes projects for Harvard, MIT, Dartmouth, Biocytogen, The Broad Institute, and a new research campus for Cell Signaling Technologies in Manchester‑by‑the‑Sea.
* **Healthcare** – A growing group partners with leading medical systems and providers throughout New England, creating human‑centered spaces that elevate patient and staff experiences.
* **Arts, Community & Education** – An award‑winning practice known for mass‑timber buildings such as Barry Mills Hall and the John & Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies at Bowdoin College, as well as renovations at The Hotchkiss School.
Situated in one of New England’s largest artist communities, the Fort Point location offers cultural, culinary, and transit connections, while proximity to major universities, research institutions, and healthcare facilities enriches the work environment.
“This move isn’t just a relocation; it’s a reintroduction of HGA as a leading design force in Boston,” said Breana Werner, Science + Technology principal and Boston Office Director. “The office serves as a living case study of the forward‑thinking workplaces we create for clients—flexible, well‑designed, and deeply rooted in our commitment to people and place.”
