Cambridge, Ma – Nauset Construction recently announced the completion of Seven Cameron, a 37-unit, urban transit-oriented, smart-growth community that perfectly exemplifies the emerging housing trend for those seeking to live in a lively live-work-play environment. Situated just outside of the vibrant Davis Square neighborhood in Somerville, the complex was constructed at the former site of the iconic Rounder Records and Fort Apache recording studios, where renowned alternative rock bands such as Radiohead, the Pixies and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones recorded their music tracks. The development is fast approaching full occupancy as its sustainable-urban appeal fueled a robust pre-leasing campaign.
Located adjacent to Linear Park on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, the four-story complex consists of 37 market rate, 1 and 2 bedroom units with underground parking. The building was constructed using a mix of wood and steel framed construction, and amenities include a community room, fitness room, roof decks, unit patios or balconies, hardwood floors and granite counter tops. Sustainable elements include high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, a highly insulated building envelope with energy efficient fiberglass windows, low-VOC and formaldehyde-free interior finishes, Energy Star lighting and appliances, and water conserving fixtures. The multifamily project was designed by Somerville-based Davis Square Architects in conjunction with Oaktree Development’s architects.
The construction took place within a constricted environment, which presented a number of challenges for Nauset. “It was a tight fit, with the building taking up nearly the entire lot, so deliveries had to be timed to create as little disruption as possible to the neighbors,” said Nauset president Anthony Papantonis. “Our vast experience working in dense urban settings as well as building sustainable residential projects served us well in this potentially difficult environment.”
Gwen Noyes, partner at Oaktree Development, said Nauset was selected in part because of the firm’s history of collaboration in building energy-efficient, smart growth multifamily projects. “We’ve collaborated with Nauset on similar developments like Richdale Place in Cambridge and Lexington Place in Downtown Lexington, and their neighborhood-friendly construction methodologies in tight urban settings made them a good fit for this project,” said Noyes.