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33 Arch Street
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33 Arch Street, Boston
General information
Status Complete
Type Office building
Architectural style Postmodern architecture
Location 33 Arch Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°21′21″N 71°03′28″W / 42.35596°N 71.05790°W / 42.35596; -71.05790
Construction started Jun 05, 2001
Completed Aug 04, 2004
Owner Nuveen Real Estate
Height
Roof 477 ft (145 m)
Technical details
Floor count 33
Floor area 603,309 sq ft (56,000 m2)
Design and construction
Architect Elkus / Manfredi Architects Ltd.
Developer Congress Group Ventures

33 Arch Street is a tall, modern building in Boston, Massachusetts. It is located in the city's busy Financial District. This building was finished in 2004, after three years of construction. Work started on June 5, 2001.

Standing 477 feet (145 meters) tall, 33 Arch Street has 33 floors. It is one of Boston's tallest buildings, tied for 20th place with the State Street Bank Building. The building was designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects.

Building History

When builders first planned 33 Arch Street, they wanted a building made mostly of clear glass. However, people living near the historic Old South Meeting House did not like this idea. So, the plans were changed.

After the building was finished, it was hard to find companies to rent offices there. There were too many empty office spaces in Boston at the time. By 2005, about half of the office space was rented. Parking spaces in the building cost around $350 a month.

In 2010, 33 Arch Street earned a special award. It received the LEED Gold designation from the U.S. Green Building Council. This award means the building is very environmentally friendly. Later that year, it was named the "Outstanding Building of the Year" by BOMA.

Cool Features of the Building

33 Arch Street offers amazing views of Boston. You can see Boston Common, the Charles River, and Boston Harbor. The building has over 600,000 square feet (56,000 square meters) of office space. It also has a large underground parking garage with 850 parking spots.

How It Looks

The building has a special wing shape. This design helps it fit well into its spot in the city. The outside of the building uses gray granite stone. This helps it blend in with other buildings nearby. But it also stands out with lots of metal and glass.

The roof of 33 Arch Street is also unique. It has a curved top and special fins. This makes it look different from other flat-roofed buildings in the city skyline.

Who Built It?

Many different teams worked together to create 33 Arch Street:

  • Architect: Elkus/Manfredi Architects, Ltd.
  • Structural Engineer: Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
  • Developer: Congress Group Ventures
  • General Contractor: Bovis Lend Lease LMB/Congress Group Construction Joint Venture

Who Works Here?

Many different companies and organizations have offices at 33 Arch Street. Some of them include:

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