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.
Cambridge Associates
IA Interior Architects
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Allen Zhou
Founder
at Shengtang Shijia Design Studio
5.4
5.15
5.4
5.98
5.48

Alex Mok
Cofounder
at Linehouse
3
5
3
4
3.75

Agata Kurzela
Founder and Design Director
at Agata Kurzela Studio
5
7
4
6
5.5

Rahul Bansal
Architect
at group dca
4.97
5.99
5.86
5.48
5.58

Javier Guzman
Cofounder
at Zooco Estudio
4
5
3.5
5
4.38

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
Executive Director
at Built Buildings Lab
4.07
6.56
5
3.99
4.91

Anette Skeie
Head of Design
at Norco Interior
4.5
6.3
5
5
5.2

Mireia Luzarraga
Cofounder
at TAKK
4.08
5.77
4.08
3.94
4.47

Leali Ezzat
Founder and Design Director
at ELE Interior
3.61
4.01
3.77
5
4.1

Shamsudin Kerimov
Founder
at Kerimov Architects
4.05
4.05
4.44
5
4.39

Jukka Halminen
Founder and Creative Director
at Design Office Koko3
4.33
4.73
4.17
6.02
4.81

Ziwei Guo
Founder and Director
at Pure Design
4.5
5.5
4.5
5
4.88

Louisa Fan
Director of Design Luxury and Lifestyle Brand
at IHG ® Hotels & Resorts
4.67
5
4.87
4.6
4.79

Yang Yan
Founder and Chief Architect
at y.ad studio
4.05
5.13
4.55
4.55
4.57

Arianna Bavuso
Cofounder
at AB+AC Architects
4
5.5
4.5
5
4.75

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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