Bulfinch Crossing
Bulfinch Crossing is a redevelopment project in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It consists of two skyscrapers, a smaller residential tower, a low-rise office building, a hotel, and a low-rise retail building. Site preparation began in late 2015, and construction officially commenced on January 24, 2017. Construction on the residential tower completed in 2020. The high-rise office tower, One Congress, commenced construction in 2019 and topped off in July 2021; after an announced plan to open in 2022, it officially opened in September 2023.
One Congress
The primary anchor of the Bulfinch Crossing development is One Congress, the 43-story office tower, which was completed in 2023. It was designed by renowned firms Pelli Clarke & Partners and CBT Architects. The building features a three-story lobby and high-end amenities.The first floor of the building contains the triple-height lobby and retail space, as well as a coffee bar, lounge area, and collaborative workspaces. The remaining floors, with the exception of the 11th floor amenity center contain offices, and with the average floor plate measuring 29,800 SF.
The 11th floor of the building is an amenity center for office customers. The amenities include a fitness center, rooftop garden, a 15,000 square foot outdoor terrace and several conference rooms and a conference facility. Parking is also available.
The building earned a platinum level of certification through the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification program, and also has a 2-Star Fitwel certification.
In the summer of 2018, developers of One Congress & Bulfinch Crossing announced on Bulfinch Crossing's Twitter that construction on One Congress would begin in summer of 2019 and also announced that it will be opening in 2022. Ultimately, the building delivered in 2023. In January 2019, State Street Corporation was announced to be the anchor tenant in the new building, and in September 2023 they began operations from the location as their new global headquarters. Other tenants include InterSystems and K&L Gates.
Residential tower
The second largest building in the development is the larger residential tower, which is planned to be at least tall.The tower was originally planned to consist of 486 apartments, but now instead contains only 368 apartments and 55 condos. This change was announced in July 2017 when the developer decided to convert 118 apartments into 55 condos due to a slowing demand for luxury housing in Boston.
The residential tower contains a fitness center, swimming pool, rooftop garden, clubroom, private kitchen and diner, yoga room, golf simulator, pet spa, concierge services and a sky lounge and terrace. On-site parking is also available.
Other buildings
Along with the two main towers of the development, four smaller buildings and a public square was constructed. Along with these buildings, there is nearly in the entire development.Residential Tower II
A smaller residential tower, is being constructed alongside the rest of the development. It rises, with the building having 28 stories. The tower is primarily residential, with 291 units. At least of the building is designated for retail use.Boutique Office
In addition to the main office tower, a smaller office building is under construction; it is planned to contain at least of both office and retail space. The building will rise and will contain 11 stories. It is planned to have a private terrace for office workers.Retail building
A retail building is planned to be constructed as part of the development project; it is planned to be situated across the street from the Boston Public Market and will contain four floors. The building is intended to house a flagship store, and will include an entrance to the Haymarket Square subway station.Hotel
A tall hotel building is being constructed at the northern edge of the site, and is planned to contain at least 200 hotel rooms. Although the main use for the building is a hotel, at least 57 condominiums and of retail space will be located inside the 14-story building.Amenities
The hotel is planned to contain a ballroom, several meeting rooms, a rooftop bar, and a rooftop terrace.Parking garage
In order to make room for the new development, the existing Government Center garage was demolished. The garage was constructed in the 1960s as part of the Government Center urban renewal project; it contains 2,300 parking spaces. Due to the fact that the garage is entirely made out of concrete, it is considered to be an eyesore by many, along with the nearby City Hall building.At least 1,160 parking spaces in the garage were to be preserved to accommodate the new development, and the spaces were to be placed inside of the new office tower.