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Promoting sustainable, inclusive housing in Charlestown

At a Glance

  • 100%

    Affordable

  • 102

    Units

Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Offices
Client
  • Leggat McCall Properties

Stellata - Phase 1 of Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment

We have provided architectural and interior design services to bring to life Stellata, the inaugural building in the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment project. This landmark structure marks the beginning of a transformative journey to reshape Charlestown into a vibrant, connected neighborhood, where the barriers of the past give way to a community rooted in inclusivity and opportunity.

Stellata is a six-story, mixed-use building that houses 102 public housing rental units. Designed with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency, affordability, and sustainability, this first phase sets the stage for the 14 future buildings that will complete the redevelopment. Achieving Passive House Design Certification, Stellata features a pioneering hybrid structural system of prefabricated light gauge metal framing and mass timber/cross laminated timber (CLT) panels, a cutting-edge approach that reduces both construction time and costs¡ªwhile simultaneously lowering carbon emissions by 40 percent.

The building integrates highly efficient prefabricated exterior wall systems, alongside all-electric heating and cooling solutions meeting the standards of LEED Gold certification. Looking toward the future, Stellata is designed with provisions for clean energy solutions and battery storage systems, helping the building remain at the forefront of sustainable living.

This project is more than just a new building¡ªit is an essential piece of Boston's 2030 Housing Plan, a pivotal effort to provide inclusive, affordable housing for all residents. Stellata exemplifies our commitment to shaping spaces that reflect and serve the needs of diverse communities, while advancing the broader goal of sustainable urban growth in Boston.

At a Glance

  • 100%

    Affordable

  • 102

    Units

Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Offices
Client
  • Leggat McCall Properties

Meet Our Team

David Lunny, Senior Principal, Architecture

Collaboration allows us to harness the strengths of our teams to deliver design solutions that are creative, practical, and always memorable.

Tamara Roy, Principal, Architecture

I pursue artful solutions in every design project¡ªturning constraints into opportunities for creative invention.

Natalia Escobar, Senior Design Manager

Through the elegance of simple details, architecture becomes a canvas for innovative solutions that respond to community aspirations.

Ray Kettner, Senior Associate, Architecture

Our job is to help clients envision and execute ideas¡ªwe must evolve to deliver complex ideas and data with smaller, more efficient teams.

Wei Jin, Urban Designer

My design focus: people and the sense of place and environment. Integrate physical design solutions with social aspects and natural systems.

Steve Kearney, Principal

Working with¡ªand learning from¡ªcommunity members is what excites me most in all of my planning projects.

David Lunny

Senior Principal, Architecture

Tamara Roy

Principal, Architecture

Natalia Escobar

Senior Design Manager

Ray Kettner

Senior Associate, Architecture

Wei Jin

Urban Designer

Steve Kearney

Principal

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