
MODERN GATEWAY
A DYNAMIC RESPONSE TO AN HISTORIC CONTEXT
Location
Boston, MA
Completion Date
2026
Size
14,000 SF | 12 Units
Client
Egeria
Team
Ruthie Kuhlman
Alex Zee
Adrian DiCorato
Collaborator
Awards
Description
This 5-story mixed-use development responds to complicated site forces, providing ground floor retail, an expanded sidewalk and public realm, and 12-units on the upper levels. The architecture responds to both the staid historic streetwall of Charles Street and meets the broader urban moment of Charles Circle and the esplanade.

The project acknowledges the defining characteristics of Beacon Hill—its scale, rhythm, materiality, and street-level vitality—while introducing a building that clearly belongs to its own time. By aligning with the existing cornice heights, reinforcing the cadence of the street façade, activating the ground floor, and carefully selecting materials and detailing that complement the historic palette, the design establishes a respectful dialogue with its context rather than attempting to replicate it.




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RODE designs to build strong communities. As architects practicing in Boston, we recognize that working within historic districts carries a responsibility to respect the past, but also to express the contemporary vibrancy of our city.
Our approach to the project at 155 Charles Street—a gateway to the Beacon Hill neighborhood—embraces a confident and contemporary architectural expression while remaining deeply responsive to its surroundings.












