Along Boston’s Morrissey Boulevard, the former Boston Globe headquarters was transformed into Southline, a 750,000-square-foot (69,677-square-meter) mixed-use campus on a 16.6-acre (6.7-hectare) site. We led architecture, interior design, and branding, repositioning the landmark for creative office, lab, retail, and community uses.
The design preserves more than 90 percent of the existing structure while creating new spatial and programmatic opportunities. At its center, the Great Hall transforms the former printing floor into a multistory, daylit atrium offering food, fitness, coworking, and event spaces for tenants and the community.
Clerestory glazing and expansive storefront openings bring daylight into spaces that were once largely enclosed. Roof terraces, landscaped courtyards, and multi-use paths link the campus to transit, nearby parkland, and the Dorchester community.
Environmental graphics, custom furnishings, and materials draw inspiration from the site’s printing history. Color, pattern, and scale carry that story throughout the campus and give Southline a distinct sense of place.
LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications reflect the project’s focus on health and performance. Low-emitting materials, enhanced air quality, real-time monitoring, daylight, views, and outdoor access support occupant well-being. More than 97 percent of construction waste, over 20 tons, was diverted from landfills, while upgrades are expected to reduce energy use by 33 percent.
Today, Southline serves life sciences, technology, and creative tenants, giving the former industrial complex a new role as a connected, community-focused hub for innovation.
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