Confidential Financial Services Company

A leading global private markets firm moved its HQ to Boston’s bustling Financial District, spanning 256,068 SF across 11 full floors. Surrounded by Boston’s innovative community, the new location reflects the organization’s commitment to evolving its workplace alongside the needs of its people and the growth of its business. As one of Boston’s most significant office development relocations in 2025, Red Thread was honored to play a key role in helping bring their workplace vision to life.

We worked alongside the team to design furniture layouts that bring flow, consistency, and purpose to the space. The new environment features workstations and conference rooms along with private and shared offices curated from 25 leading vendors such as Steelcase and Halcon. Elevated, high performance conferencing solutions, including custom stone surfaces, reinforce the refined aesthetic of the space. Each floor includes a thoughtful mix of open and enclosed environments that support both focused work and cross functional teamwork. Open collaboration areas encourage informal meetings and day-to-day team interaction, while enclosed spaces such as conference rooms and huddle rooms provide dedicated settings for more structured conversations and privacy when needed.

Modular wall systems enhance both functionality and flexibility within the workplace. These demountable wall solutions define enclosed offices and meeting spaces while glass-front applications help maintain visibility and maximize access to natural light. A combination of bespoke wall solutions, including systems from Steelcase and PurOptima, deliver on both functional demands and visual appeal. The flexible wall solutions also support future reconfiguration, allowing the headquarters to evolve alongside organizational needs while maintaining a cohesive and high-performing workplace.

“Throughout every step of this process, Red Thread operated as a true partner and extension of our own team,” said Colleen Anderson, VP. “Between weekly calls, site visits, and frequent check ins, it was their ability to communicate clearly and collaborate seamlessly that enhanced our relationship and allowed the project to finish at scale, on budget, and on time.”

Our team also supported the delivery and installation of 25,000 unique pieces of furniture through our warehouse while the Lifestyle Group at Red Thread assisted with final accessories to create a sense of lived-in comfort. Accent lighting and layered textures add warmth and depth as subtle moments of color bring energy, complementing the overall sophistication of the space.

To help adoption of the new space, we supported teams through the transition with an on-site ergonomist and custom visualizations. Our partnership will continue to support their goals beyond this project and evolve alongside an enhanced workplace and technology strategy.

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