Exterior

Boston, MA

Boston City Hall Plaza

Boston City Hall Plaza, once overlooked, has been revitalized with the addition of elegant benches and public amenities that significantly enhance its charm. This renovation represents a major upgrade for the area.

Architect

Sasaki

General Contractor

Shawmut Design and Construction

The addition of public benches has transformed what was once a stark and uninviting plaza into a vibrant and welcoming public space. These benches not only provide a place for rest but also encourage social interaction and community engagement.

The benches, designed with durability and timeless appeal, are crafted to withstand the test of time, ensuring they remain a fixture of the plaza for decades to come.

Public Space Challenge:

Boston City Hall serves as a central hub for the city, and we knew the importance of creating durable exterior benches that would last for decades. Collaborating closely with Shawmut Construction and Sasaki, we achieved an outstanding result!

Press

Redemption: The “World’s Ugliest Building” Just Won a Major Architecture Award

This renovation will turn our seven-acre space into a welcoming, accessible space for all, featuring new civic spaces for events to areas for families to enjoy together. Creating a new People's Plaza will help us achieve our goals of making one of Boston's most-used public spaces better for all residents.

Martin J. Walsh

Boston Mayor

Recognition

BE+ Green Building Showcase Award,
Site and Landscape Category
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Engineering News Record (ENR) New England Best Projects,
Landscape/Urban Development Best Project
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Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES),
Sustainability in Civil Engineering Award
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Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA),
Honor Award in General Design category