Boston, October 21, 2025
News Summary
HGA has relocated its Boston office to a spacious 12,000-square-foot former warehouse at 311 Summer St., Fort Point. The new office accommodates over 75 employees and incorporates historic architectural elements with modern amenities, emphasizing sustainable design and employee well-being. This move reflects HGA’s commitment to growth and innovation in the East Coast market.
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HGA Relocates to New 12,000-Square-Foot Boston Office in Revitalized Historic Warehouse
HGA, a national interdisciplinary design firm, has completed the relocation of its Boston office to a new 12,000-square-foot space in a historic warehouse located at 311 Summer St., Fort Point. The move places the office in a renovated building that previously housed the Dwinell-Wright Coffee Company, built in 1911, and follows decades spent in the firm’s former Congress Street location.
Key details and purpose of the move
The relocation accommodates over 75 local employees and provides room for future expansion, reflecting HGA’s commitment to growth on the East Coast. The new office combines preserved historic architectural elements with contemporary updates to support a range of work styles and improved employee well-being.
Design and amenities
The design preserves historic details like arched windows, exposed brick, and timber beams, while adding contemporary updates such as a glass “jewel box” on the rooftop for panoramic city views. Interior planning emphasizes flexibility and flow, offering multiple work environments including phone rooms, focus rooms, huddle spaces, reservable workstations, and collaborative community areas.
The office is designed to achieve WELL Silver certification, emphasizing human well-being as a crucial aspect of sustainable design. Amenities include a reservable lactation room, a multipurpose wellness room for meditation and yoga, showers, lockers, and bike storage, all aimed at supporting employee needs. Advanced audio-visual and IT systems have been incorporated to facilitate seamless hybrid and in-person collaboration among staff.
Operational focus and team expertise
HGA’s Boston team specializes in areas such as Science + Technology, Healthcare, and Arts, Community, and Education. The team has collaborated with prominent institutions including Harvard University, MIT, Dartmouth College, and leading New England medical systems. The office is intended to act as a living case study for innovative corporate workplace design, integrating local cultural, culinary, and transit connections in a neighborhood known for its artist community.
Leadership and staffing updates
Breana Werner, Boston Office Director at HGA, describes the move as a reintroduction of the firm as a leading design force in Boston. Ray Boudreau has joined HGA as a healthcare principal, contributing over 20 years of healthcare architecture experience. Suzanne Abbott has been appointed Associate Vice President in Business Development for HGA’s Boston office, focusing on expanding the healthcare practice in the Northeast.
Context and recent work
The new location occupies a historic Fort Point warehouse previously associated with the Dwinell-Wright Coffee Company, built in 1911. The relocation marks a new chapter after decades at the firm’s former Congress Street address. HGA has a history of working with mass timber projects, most recently completing buildings for Bowdoin College that demonstrate sustainability and aesthetic appeal.
FAQ
Where did HGA relocate its Boston office?
HGA, a national interdisciplinary design firm, has completed the relocation of its Boston office to a new 12,000-square-foot space in a historic warehouse located at 311 Summer St., Fort Point.
What was the new office building originally?
The new office was previously the site of the Dwinell-Wright Coffee Company, built in 1911.
How many employees does the new office accommodate?
The move reflects HGA’s commitment to growth on the East Coast, accommodating over 75 local employees with room for future expansion.
What historic features were retained in the renovation?
The design preserves historic details like arched windows, exposed brick, and timber beams, while adding contemporary updates such as a glass “jewel box” on the rooftop for panoramic city views.
What wellbeing or sustainability targets does the office have?
The office is designed to achieve WELL Silver certification, emphasizing human well-being as a crucial aspect of sustainable design.
What amenities are included in the new office?
Amenities include a reservable lactation room, a multipurpose wellness room for meditation and yoga, showers, lockers, and bike storage, all aimed at supporting employee needs.
What specialties does HGA’s Boston team focus on?
HGA’s Boston team specializes in areas such as Science + Technology, Healthcare, and Arts, Community, and Education.
Who are recent additions to HGA’s Boston leadership?
Ray Boudreau has joined HGA as a healthcare principal, contributing over 20 years of healthcare architecture experience.
What business development appointment was announced?
Suzanne Abbott has been appointed Associate Vice President in Business Development for HGA’s Boston office, focusing on expanding the healthcare practice in the Northeast.
Quick Reference
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Firm | HGA (national interdisciplinary design firm) |
| New office size | 12,000-square-foot |
| Address | 311 Summer St., Fort Point, Boston |
| Previous site use | Dwinell-Wright Coffee Company (built in 1911) |
| Employee capacity | Accommodates over 75 local employees with room for future expansion |
| Certification target | WELL Silver certification |
| Key amenities | Reservable lactation room; multipurpose wellness room for meditation and yoga; showers; lockers; bike storage |
| Specialties | Science + Technology; Healthcare; Arts, Community, and Education |
| Recent leadership hires | Ray Boudreau (healthcare principal); Suzanne Abbott (Associate VP, Business Development) |
| Notable recent project type | Mass timber projects, including buildings for Bowdoin College |
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Additional Resources
- Connect CRE: HGA Relocates to New Boston Office
- Architectural Record: HGA at Bowdoin College
- New England Real Estate Journal: Raymond Boudreau Joins HGA
- Boston Real Estate Times: Suzanne Abbott Joins HGA
- Boston Globe: HGA and Monoliths Hotel Buckminster
- Wikipedia: Architecture in Boston
- Google Search: HGA Boston office
- Google Scholar: HGA design firm
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Architecture
- Google News: HGA healthcare design
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