Image courtesy of Margulies Perruzzi 

What: United Way regional headquarters
Where: 9 Channel Center, Boston
Owner: Berkeley Investments
Built: 1810 

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley’s newly-completed headquarters in the Boston Seaport District reflects the agency’s culture and branding while preserving the character of the 19th-century brick-and-beam building. 

Designed by Margulies Perruzzi (MP), the 9,595-square-foot offices were designed for maximum flexibility with movable walls between conference rooms and a large conference room that can be converted into event space. 

The offices are equipped with a variety of work settings including sit-to-stand workstations, open and enclosed huddle spaces, individual phone rooms and a multi-purpose employee hub. 

They Said It: 

“The historical brick and industrial mix design reflect United Way’s grounded, foundational role in the community yet also signals that we are an innovative organization that adapts to respond to current issues and needs in the community. Our new location is bright, energizing and efficient while at the same time providing the flexibility our staff, volunteers, community members and corporate partners need to keep pace in today’s shifting environment.” 

— Bob Giannino, president and CEO, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley