Education First Tops Out New HQ – Architect Gert Wingårdh

North Point, MA – Education First (EF) recently held a topping out for its new $125 million, 300,000sf headquarters in North Point, that straddles Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston. EF’s new headquarters, designed by Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh, features a geometric glazed waterfall that slices through the façade, a reference to the nearby Charles River.

North Point, MA – Education First (EF) recently held a topping out for its new $125 million, 300,000sf headquarters in North Point, that straddles Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston. EF’s new headquarters, designed by Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh, features a geometric glazed waterfall that slices through the façade, a reference to the nearby Charles River.

The for-profit Swedish education, language, and travel firm is expanding from its current 250,000sf building nearby.

On hand were EF chief administrative officer Martha Doyle, contractor Skanska USA EVP Paul Hewins, and Cambridge officials.