Composed of five individuals from across the world, Scott Hechlik and Dean Kahremanis served as team leaders. Dean Kahremanis also assumed role of lead design architect to organize, direct, and execute the following team vision, while Scott led the formation of the Pro forma financial analysis.
Columbia Point is a forward-thinking, highly innovative “blue zone” community, distinguished by a focus on holistic health and well-being. A creative hub within a city, achieving a balance between world-class architectural design, pedestrian-centered urban planning, effective transportation, and inhabitant centered recreational and technological features. Our Columbia Point Development Proposal strives to integrate the following key objectives: 1) To integrate into adjacent communities, 2) To provide a walkable community, 3) To research and integrate market dynamics, 4) To enhance public and vehicular transportation, 5) To thrive as an economically prosperous model community, 6) To orient views towards Columbia Bay, and 7) To implement green parks and gardens into the design solution.
The Columbia Point site is located near the JFK Library. Anticipation of water transportation from Boston to Columbia Point was evaluated.
Concept sketch to break-down massive 58 acre project site into community areas and waterfront attractions.
Master Plan redevelopment design concept for a 58 acre waterfront site.
Program requirements included the following: 1) Land acquisition and division research, 2) Public-private partnership negotiations between City of Boston Port Authority and development team, 3) Market analysis, and 4) Pro forma financial analysis (soft and hard costs) + (profit & loss analysis).
We designed Columbia Point to become a destination attraction for visitors, as well as business and retail areas, to support the local community.
A ten year $3.3 billion construction phasing plan, requiring written public-private agreements.
A “Blue Zone” is defined as a community that brings all age groups together to create a healthier lifestyle. Several “Blue Zones” have been designated throughout the world. Green roof-top gardens offer opportunity for residents to gather, walk, grow, and sell organic fruits and vegetables to local communities. Since green roofs are rainwater absorbent, they reduce costly requirements for underground water detention.
Several solutions were evaluated for one, two, and three bedroom apartment and condominium use, with shared balconies to promote intergenerational relationships.
A mixed-use large-scale community offers jobs to support local community.
Pro forma financial analysis (soft and hard costs) + (profit & loss analysis) provided for lenders and investor. A ten year $3.3 billion construction phasing plan, with creative methods to secure equity investment capital (return to Architecture & Development Advisory).
Entering Columbia Point from local community parks and public transportation nodes, promotes exercise along a walkable skyway, that leads to a central outdoor gathering area with waterfront retail and restaurant areas. All community blocks are designed with a walkability factor, much smaller in length than blocks designed in the past to accommodate the automobile.
A concept on the water for boats to dock, and a destination for the local community and visitors to enjoy outdoor concerts and festivals.
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