Stone & Webster Office Building // 1975

Stone & Webster, established in 1893 by MIT graduates Charles Stone and Edwin Webster, was a national leader in electrification and power generation, and provided services in engineering, construction, environmental remediation, infrastructure, and plant operation for industrial clients. After the Boston Redevelopment Authority acquired and demolished sections of South Station for redevelopment, Stone & Webster decided to relocate their offices to this new site. Los Angeles-based architectural firm Welton Becket & Associates, designed the office building in a late International-style, which serves as a counter to the masonry and classically designed, South Station nearby. The steel frame with metal and glass skin and boxy form are effective at delineating the building from its neighbor, but is not pedestrian-friendly at the ground level as the raised ground floor is lined at the sidewalk by concrete steps. The building is now largely leased to Fidelity Investments.

2 thoughts on “Stone & Webster Office Building // 1975

  1. dlondoniii's avatar dlondoniii January 22, 2025 / 3:01 pm

    Boo

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  2. sarahbguestperry's avatar sarahbguestperry January 23, 2025 / 6:58 am

    you are down in my old work neighborhood when I worked at 280 Summer Street in Fort Point 1997-2012. Before that I worked for the same firm when they were located on South Street. Fun seeing these buildings and learning more about them. Thanks!

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