One Boston Wharf Road

Guiding our design concept for One Boston Wharf was a curiosity with the forms, textures, and materials historically associated with its harbor location. Drawing from the Seaport’s maritime history, the building’s design references the sailing vessels that once occupied the harbor. The tower’s silhouette is dynamic, with diagonal fins that rotate vertically as they rise – creating a sense of motion similar to a sail in the wind. The podium, designed to resemble a ship’s hull, provides a solid base for the structure. Clad in terracotta panels with a green textured finish, they tie back to the site’s character.

The building’s scale in relation to its surroundings was carefully considered. A key focus of the human-centered design was to reduce the perceived mass of the building. The tower’s facades are angled back at specific points to allow more daylight and sky views for pedestrians along Harbor Way. The sculpted form creates a visual experience that changes as one moves around the building.

As Boston's largest net-zero carbon office building, One Boston Wharf Road establishes a new operational benchmark for the city. The building’s all-electric systems, powered by renewable energy secured by the developer, set a bold precedent for Boston’s future. Certified LEED Platinum, it also features Boston’s first commercial use of low carbon cement, showcased in the paseo and sidewalk.