Shepley Bulfinch Opens New 8,750-Square-Foot Boston Studio at 200 State Street

October 23, 2026 - 03:55

Architecture firm Shepley Bulfinch has officially opened its new 8,750-square-foot studio at 200 State Street in downtown Boston. The move marks a shift in how the nearly 150-year-old practice approaches workplace design, with the new space built around hybrid collaboration, employee well-being and flexibility.

The studio was designed to support a workforce that divides time between home and office. Instead of assigning every employee a fixed desk, the layout offers a mix of open work areas, enclosed meeting rooms and shared project spaces that teams can reconfigure as needs change. Natural light and views of the city are prioritized throughout, and materials were chosen with an eye toward durability and comfort.

Firm leaders said the design process drew on feedback from staff about what they wanted from a post-pandemic office. The result is a space that encourages people to come in for focused collaboration rather than routine desk work. Quiet rooms and wellness features are included to support different working styles and longer days.

The new location keeps the firm connected to Boston's civic and business core, a tie that dates back to its founding. Shepley Bulfinch has worked on notable projects in the region and beyond, and the studio is intended to serve as a base for client meetings, design reviews and community events. The firm said the space reflects its broader effort to adapt a long-established practice to current expectations about work.