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Cambridge Associates

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JURY VOTES
Large Office
4.27
5.41
4.34
4.98
4.75
Allen Zhou
Allen Zhou Founder at Shengtang Shijia Design Studio
5.4
5.15
5.4
5.98
5.48
Alex Mok
Alex Mok Cofounder at Linehouse
3
5
3
4
3.75
Agata Kurzela
Agata Kurzela Founder and Design Director at Agata Kurzela Studio
5
7
4
6
5.5
Rahul Bansal
Rahul Bansal Architect at group dca
4.97
5.99
5.86
5.48
5.58
Javier Guzman
Javier Guzman Cofounder at Zooco Estudio
4
5
3.5
5
4.38
Lara Francis El Hani
Lara Francis El Hani Senior Manager Interior Design – Head of Department at Kling Consult
4.25
5.86
3.44
5
4.64
Lori Ferriss
Lori Ferriss Executive Director at Built Buildings Lab
4.07
6.56
5
3.99
4.91
Anette Skeie
Anette Skeie Head of Design at Norco Interior
4.5
6.3
5
5
5.2
Mireia Luzarraga
Mireia Luzarraga Cofounder at TAKK
4.08
5.77
4.08
3.94
4.47
Leali Ezzat
Leali Ezzat Founder and Design Director at ELE Interior
3.61
4.01
3.77
5
4.1
Shamsudin Kerimov
Shamsudin Kerimov Founder at Kerimov Architects
4.05
4.05
4.44
5
4.39
Jukka Halminen
Jukka Halminen Founder and Creative Director at Design Office Koko3
4.33
4.73
4.17
6.02
4.81
Ziwei Guo
Ziwei Guo Founder and Director at Pure Design
4.5
5.5
4.5
5
4.88
Louisa Fan
Louisa Fan Director of Design Luxury and Lifestyle Brand at IHG ® Hotels & Resorts
4.67
5
4.87
4.6
4.79
Yang Yan
Yang Yan Founder and Chief Architect at y.ad studio
4.05
5.13
4.55
4.55
4.57
Arianna Bavuso
Arianna Bavuso Cofounder at AB+AC Architects
4
5.5
4.5
5
4.75
Vineeta Singhania Sharma
Vineeta Singhania Sharma Founder at Confluence
4.17
5.38
3.77
5.05
4.59
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Cambridge Associates
Floor area
10776 ㎡
Completion
2023
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Global investment firm Cambridge Associates' move to the upper floors of Winthrop Center, a new building in Boston’s Financial District, represents an innovative leap forward in workplace design.

Sustainability was a key factor in Cambridge Associates' decision-making process. IA conducted a thorough sustainability analysis, leading to Winthrop Center's selection for its LEED Platinum and WELL Gold certifications and energy-efficient Passive House office space. Designed according to Passive House, Winthrop Center prioritizes features like a well-insulated façade and advanced energy recovery ventilation system. Studies like COGfx demonstrate the positive impact of improved air quality on cognitive function, reinforcing the significance of a healthy indoor environment.

Beyond sustainability, Cambridge Associates' office design fosters collaboration and creativity. The adoption of an unassigned seating model encourages collaboration, while hive neighborhoods offer diverse work settings, including focus pods and collaborative zones. The 25th floor features a double-height reception and breakout zones, serving as the centerpiece of the design and enhancing the employee, client, and recruit experience.

The design achieves a delicate balance between openness and intimacy, with lighting and transparency complemented by warm, inviting spaces. Lit baffled ceilings and wood features create visually captivating environments, while areas without exterior views prioritize intimacy with cozy elements like area rugs. Cambridge Associates' new workspace embodies a holistic approach to workplace design, prioritizing sustainability, functionality, and employee well-being, setting a new standard for modern workplaces in the process.