Boston, MA – The International Facilities Managment Association (IFMA) Boston program and tour entitled, “The Federal Reserve Bank Improves its Classic Tower – Bright Lights & More,” is an example of the high-quality networking events made available for those interested in the built environment.
Paul Gusmini, The Director of Facilities & Chief Engineer – Property Management Department, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, updated IFMA members on the recent improvements to its classic tower and facility on the Fort Point Channel.
The 604-foot 33-story office tower linked to a four-story wing was erected between December 1972 and November 1974.
The architects, Hugh Stubbins & Associates, designed the tower office floors that rise from a 140-foot bridge “suspended” in the air between two end cores. Since it first took a signature spot in the Boston skyline over 30 years ago it has won architectural awards and is recognized as a classic among the world’s great towers.
The tower, consists of 1.1 million gsf and is located on 5.7 acre parcel of land. Its open and public spaces, which consist of a grand Building Lobby, an art gallery, three stories of overhanging corridors, dining rooms, outdoor terraces, auditoriums and meeting areas, most of which are open for public use, make it one of the most visited of Boston’s buildings.
Gusmini highlighted renovation, innovation, and building infrastructure projects of the past five years, which incorporate the Bank’s approach to sustainability while providing a desirable environment for staff and other building occupants and visitors. The bank is utilizing LEED principals throughout the design and construction process. Energy conservation and alternative energy sources (wind, solar, and free cooling) were explored to offset energy use. Kate Thibeault, IFMA Boston Chapter president provided opening remarks.