Watermark Development Horizons’ Center
1785 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury
About This Project
New construction of an 8-story mixed-use building comprised of steel framing, concrete decks, rain screen, brick, curtain wall, and metal paneling. Also included building one level of below grade parking and one level at-grade parking. The facility will provide childcare and administration space for Horizons for Homeless Children, office space for social service programs, and ground floor retail space. The project scope included construction of two 2nd floor playground spaces. They are one level above the street and are accessed directly from the Horizons classrooms with colored 3Form slats surrounding both.
Project Specifications
- 208,219 SF
- 22-month schedule
- Roof top units, roof top mounted generator, fuel storage room, and a Fire Command Center
- Located in the center of busy intersections and residential neighbors which required constant communication