Nov 17 2014
One Seaport Square breaks ground today, and WS Development, one of the country's most prominent real estate development firms, based in Massachusetts, reveals that ShowPlace Icon Theatre at Seaport Square, Equinox, and Kings Bowl will be among its tenants.
The news signals the comprehensive and world-class lifestyle experience that the development will offer when it comes to completion in 2017. One Seaport Square encompasses two towers, 22 and 20 stories respectively, with a total of 250,000 square feet of retail space on their first three floors and 832 luxury apartments on their remaining floors. Seaport Square itself is the largest master planned project in the City of Boston and will offer world-class fashion, entertainment, fitness, dining, residential and commercial space across 23 acres of land. WS Development will develop, lease and manage all 250,000 square feet of the retail space within One Seaport Square, and an additional 1,040,000 square feet of space within upcoming Seaport Square developments. One Seaport Square's residential component will be developed by Berkshire Group, in partnership with Boston Global Investors (BGI). BGI is the Master Developer of Seaport Square. One Seaport Square is bordered by Seaport Boulevard, Northern Avenue, Sleeper Street, and Fan Pier Boulevard; www.wsdevelopment.com
Perfectly suited for developing the lifestyle experience to be found within Seaport Square, WS has a long-standing history of building vibrant, open air destinations with distinct collections of retail, entertainment, and dining options. WS-led properties are also known for integrating the community, creating meaningful cultural experiences, and giving great support to non-profit partners.
"We could not be more thrilled to break ground today and to share that ShowPlace Icon Theatre at Seaport Square, Equinox, and Kings Bowl are the first of the many world-class tenants that will bring our vision to life. We have the privilege of building a city within the city, a neighborhood that represents the future of Boston," says Dick Marks, Partner at WS Development.
With its 250,000 square feet of retail space, One Seaport Square represents the highest concentration of retail space in the Seaport District. Both towers are designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, also based in Boston, and will qualify for LEED Silver Certification. "With their glass structures, they are a new generation of modern architecture in the City of Boston. The retail floor architecture is lively, diverse modern and glassy so as to engage pedestrians and mirror the energy of food and retail. The residences are also very open and modern; their architecture connects them to the harbor and to the city," said David Manfredi, Founding Principal of Elkus Manfredi Architects.
The project has plans for Courthouse Square, a 17,000 square foot, retail lined open space between the two towers that will serve as a pedestrian link between the buildings, the MBTA Courthouse Station and the Moakley Federal Courthouse.
About The Tenants: As WS creates its collection of tenants for Seaport Square, it is thoughtfully choosing brands that will provide an unforgettable experience to those who live, work and visit the area. Below are details on the first three tenants to join One Seaport Square; they are slated to open in 2017. More will be announced in the future.
- ShowPlace ICON Theater at Seaport Square: Owned by Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, ShowPlace ICON Theatre at Seaport Square will be the newest location in the company's 100+ year history. Immersing guests in luxury, ShowPlace ICON will have sophisticated décor, 10 auditoriums, and just 860 seats so as to provide an intimate cinema experience. All auditoriums will have cutting-edge technology for both sight and sound, with wall-to-wall screens and plush recliner seating for ultimate comfort. Seating will be reserved so movie-goers will never face the uncertainty of ticket availability or having just the right seat. There will be no ticket lines as guests will be able to download tickets on their smart devices via the Showplace ICON app. The theatre will also contain the Lobby Lounge, a chic restaurant with a full bar, seating for up to 175 guests and dramatic views of downtown Boston.
- Equinox: This high performance fitness and lifestyle leader operates 73 upscale, full-service clubs in major U.S. markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Dallas, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., as well as international locations in London and Toronto. Since its inception in 1991, Equinox has developed a lifestyle brand that represents service, value, quality, expertise, innovation, attention to details, market leadership and results. Providing a holistic approach to fitness Equinox offers an integrated selection of Equinox-branded programs, services and products, including strength and cardio training, group fitness classes, personal training, spa services and products, apparel and food/juice bars.
- Kings Bowl: A locally grown Boston business, Kings Bowl rekindles the fun and escape of bowling with a memorable entertainment experience, emphasizing homemade food, cold beer, creative cocktails and great music. Kings will feature Private Bowling Rooms, Billiards, Shuffleboard, Air Hockey and other fun and interactive games. Upscale, retro-inspired décor and executive-chef designed menus are brought to life by Kings' "best-in-industry" service. With varied entertainment options, theme nights, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, Kings sets itself apart as an unparalleled social scene for all occasions.
Location: One Seaport Square is Boston like never before. Over the next several years, its surrounding area, Seaport Square, will develop as the largest master planned project in the City of Boston and the second largest master planned project in the United States, with twenty three acres of world-class retail, business, and residential space that knit together the Financial District, Waterfront, Fort Point Channel and Fan Pier. Through the construction of five new streets, over 20 buildings, and four prominent public gathering areas, Seaport Square will redefine the meaning of a unified, walkable, and dynamic neighborhood. One Seaport Square boasts the most convenient location in the city as it is directly accessible from downtown Boston as well as to the I-93 and I-90 interchange. It is a mere minutes from Logan Airport and Amtrak's South Station, and has its own public transit via the Silver Line. Less than a quarter of a mile north of One Seaport Square are The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway and Financial District; just steps south of One Seaport Square is the thriving Fan Pier, a 21-acre development.
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