The new headquarters will be built at the 55,000-square-foot development parcel located in the North Point area of Cambridge, next to EF’s existing, 250,000-square-foot building. Designed by Swedish Architect Gert Wingardh, the facility is being built by Skanska USA.
The 10-storey building will feature 230,000-square-feet of office and education space and a 65,000-square-foot above-grade structured parking garage with 126 parking spaces and a dedicated bike room for EF employees. It will also include 31,000-square-feet of public space on the ground and mezzanine floors, a 14,000-square-foot restaurant with 440 seats and tiered outdoor seating wrapping around the entire building.
Design of the building features a striking glass “waterfall” which cascades down the façade to emphasise the facility’s close proximity to the Charles River. The architect conceptualised the design to reflect the aesthetic of surrounding landmarks, including the Zakim Bridge and the turrets on the Museum of Science.
