This public-private partnership (P3) project introduced the first residence hall on the UMass Boston campus, featuring 1,077 beds for freshmen and transfer students, plus five apartments for resident directors. The facility includes flexible living/learning spaces, a dynamic ground-floor indoor and outdoor commons, and a dining area of approximately 30,000 gross square feet with 700 seats, serving both residents and the campus community.
The residence hall’s design incorporates seven and nine-story wings along University Drive North and West, respectively, complementing the surrounding neighborhood. A distinctive 12-story wing is positioned away from Mount Vernon Street to minimize impact on adjacent properties. Shawmut played a key role in the preconstruction phase, collaborating with stakeholders to refine designs and building systems to meet program requirements and aesthetic goals within budget. Early contractor involvement, including key trades such as masonry and glazing, was instrumental in developing critical exterior details. The project is LEED® Gold certified.
This design-build project involved a 3,300-square-foot renovation of an occupied facility, alongside the construction of a 300’ x 25’ mechanical shed and a GMP solutions prep room addition. Shawmut expanded the existing space with a…
Cumberland, RI
The 100,000 square-foot space is the country’s first league-specific arena and, at the time, the largest dedicated esports facility in North America, able to seat up to 2,500 fans. Renovating the convention center, the team…
Arlington, TX
The PUMA flagship was highly critical for PUMA North America as its first standalone store in New York and the first of its kind in North America. The experience begins for the consumer before they…
New York, NY
