Residential Developments in Kendall Square
Kendall Square, home to MIT, has long been known as the center of biotechnology and computers. There are more Nobel Prize winners living per square foot than any other area of the world. Kendall Square is the home to companies such as Genzyme, Microsoft and Google as well as many start-ups.
Centrally located between Harvard square and Beacon Hill Kendall Square is 5 minutes away from the best museums, restaurants, and nightlife Boston and Cambridge have to offer.
Seeing potential in Kendall Square’s location and industry developers, with the city’s encouragement, have began to build more residential projects in the area. Two notable projects I recently visited are Third Square and The Watermark. Both are brand new modern buildings offering luxurious finishes and amenities. Both feature a fitness center, 24 hour concierge and lounge but they come in very different packages.
The Watermark is a LEED Certified Green building. All the appliances are Energy Efficient. The paints and finishes used in the building emit dramatically fewer VOC’S (volatile organic compounds) than traditional finishes. The carpets are free from formaldehyde, a substance used to make most carpets stain resistant. These factors make for superior indoor air quality. The tower boasts amazing views of Boston’s skyline and the Charles River. From the sunny apartments one can see the sailboats and the esplanade. At night the buildings light up the skyline.
Third Square is designed in a courtyard formation. Two fitness centers and an indoor lap-pool overlook the sunny, beautifully landscaped courtyard. The building’s low-rise massing, and mixed-use of retail and residential create a really strong community. In the summer the residents enjoy barbecuing in the shade. The courtyard provides a little oasis from Kendall’s urban atmosphere.
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