Open to hotel guests and residents, One Dalton has become a transformative presence on the Boston skyline, a lasting legacy of the late architect Henry N. Cobb who designed the building before passing away in Spring 2021 aged 93.
At One Dalton, working with local architecture firm Cambridge Seven Associates, Cobb crafted a modern skyscraper inspired by both Boston’s storied history as well as its progressive future. Its “soft triangle” sculptural form rises from a strong granite base and strategically creates sweeping views while reducing corridors, to offer residents ultimate privacy. Cobb designed unique operational architectural bay windows to be rooted in Back Bay tradition and create multidirectional panoramas while maintaining a sleek and clean facade.
The 160 private residences occupy the top floors of the 61 storey tower; the private residences atop the 215 room, five-star, Four Seasons Hotel enjoy the full services and amenities of this new Boston flagship from the world’s leading hospitality brand. Residents enjoy a private porte-cochere entrance and staffed lobby designed by Thierry Despont.
Despont also designed a private residents’ club on the building’s 50th floor, known as 50/50, commanding unobstructed views of the city, Charles River, Boston Harbor and out to the Berkshire Mountains and shores of Cape Cod. Additionally, more than 20,000 sq ft of amenities space managed by Four Seasons include an indoor 65 ft lap pool, fitness centre designed by The Wright Fit, signature spa with massage and treatment rooms, yoga and Pilates studios, golf simulator room with wet bar, theatre and performance room, meeting facilities and a pet washing and grooming station.
Michael Van Valkenburgh has also completed Dalton Park, a 5,000 sq ft public park that connects the building with its surrounding neighbourhood. One Dalton also features a bespoke collection of gallery-worthy art curated by the team of Bostonian art consultants at Kate Chertavian Fine Art, including pieces by Duke Riley, Yinka Shonibare, Jennie C. Jones, and James Stroud, as well as a number of commissions created specifically for the development.