FORUM
SGA was retained by Lendlease and Ivanhoé Cambridge to design FORUM as part of the 1.15-acre Life Sciences development on the Boston Landing campus in Allston/Brighton, MA.
SGA partnered with Lendlease and Ivanhoé Cambridge to design The Forum at Boston Landing, a 320,000 SF life sciences building that completes the Boston Landing master plan in Allston. Conceived as both a workplace and community hub, the design emphasizes connection, hospitality, and wellbeing through a network of vibrant amenity spaces that activate the ground floor, upper levels, and roof.
LOBBY + CAFE: A LIVING ROOM FOR THE BUILDING
From the moment occupants arrive via a curated art gallery, the lobby establishes a warm and social atmosphere; a “neighborhood living room” that is active throughout the day. Seating areas, flexible gathering zones, and a café serving coffee, lunch, and evening drinks invite both tenants and visitors to linger. The café and lobby share a cohesive design language and porous edges that extend activity outdoors into a thoughtfully detailed public realm. Art, texture, and light combine to create an elegant yet approachable experience that connects the building to the surrounding community.
UPPER-LEVEL AMENITIES: THE BUILDING’S “THIRD SPACE”
Above, SGA designed a flexible tenant amenity zone, an adaptable “third space” for collaboration, wellness, and relaxation. Lounge areas, meeting rooms, and stadium seating support all-hands events and casual gatherings alike. The space opens onto a landscaped roof deck organized into distinct zones for small groups, games, grilling, and quiet retreat. Integrated solutions for waterproofing, egress, and building systems ensure seamless performance without compromising comfort.
The Forum at Boston Landing elevates the tenant experience, creating a workplace that is active, social, and connected from lobby to roof.