The Girard Apartments

Boston, MA

Samiotes played a central role in delivering The Girard, a 240,000 G?SF mixed-use development that brings luxury living, affordable housing, and active retail to the heart of Boston’s South End. Built on a 99-year ground lease with the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, the project required creative, highly coordinated civil engineering to support a multi-story below-grade parking garage, ground-floor retail, and 160 apartment units—including 21 affordable homes for households earning below 80% AMI. A vibrant mix of amenities, mid-century–inspired interiors, and a rotating local art gallery reinforces the district’s creative character while contributing to Boston’s evolving residential landscape.

Designing for Density, Community and Artistic Energy

Samiotes provided full civil engineering services from design through approvals, addressing the constraints and permitting requirements of a tight urban footprint. Key contributions included:

• Designing site utilities, stormwater management systems, and grading for a complex multi-level structure

• Coordinating all approvals with the Boston Water & Sewer Commission and Boston Parks & Recreation

• Navigating Groundwater Conservancy District requirements (Article 31) to protect long-term historic wood pilings

• Integrating civil design with a multi-story below-grade parking structure to maximize development potential and efficiency

• Supporting a streetscape and public realm strategy compatible with retail activation and neighborhood context

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Through thoughtful engineering and careful coordination, Samiotes helped create a resilient, welcoming residential community that reflects the artistic energy of the South End’s SoWa district.