News from The Chiofaro Company Celebrate a New Direction in Art

Celebrate a New Direction in Art. Up.
Renowned Artist & Pioneer Janet Echelman’s Aerial
Sculpture Adorns Greenway
The Chiofaro Company is pleased to be a collaborator in the
Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservatory’s newest attraction – a
monumental aerial sculpture by internationally acclaimed local
artist, Janet Echelman. This incredibly intricate creation is a mustsee art experience for visitors from near and far from now until
October of this year. Along with the Intercontinental Hotel and
125 High Street, the 28th floor of One International Place serves as
one of the anchor points for the approximately one-ton structure.
© Melissa Henry
Janet Echelman
is known for her
soft, billowing
sculptures
the scale of
buildings that respond to the forces of nature — wind, water and
light — and become inviting focal points for civic life. Recipient of the
Guggenheim Fellowship, Echelman was named an Architectural Digest
Innovator for “changing the very essence of urban spaces.”
Echelman’s whimsical work is a monumentally-scaled, knotted-fiber
sculpture suspended hundreds of feet over the central section of
the Greenway. The enormous size of the installation assures that the
artwork can be seen from many directions, both up close and far away.
This ultra-lightweight artwork visually knits together the fabric of the
city with art. In daylight, it casts shadow drawings on the ground, and
at night it becomes a beacon with dynamic colored light. The dramatic
sculptural piece changes with the wind and lighting conditions during
the day and night so it stays fresh and engaging.
Inside This Issue
of VantagePoint...
Great Spaces at IP:
Spectrum Equity
2
Tenants in the News
2
Events at International Place/
Looking Forward
3
Office Energy Saving Tips
3
Trivia Contest:
Boston Sports Trivia
3
IP “Snipits”
4
Services and Amenities
4
VantagePoint
A collaboration of
The Chiofaro Company and
Perry Marketing.
© 2015 The Chiofaro Company
© Melissa Henry
News from
The Chiofaro Company
Dear Friends,
We’ve made it through an arduous winter, one that
saw record-breaking snow fall and some of the coldest
temperatures in our history. Still, Boston persevered – as
it always does – emerging stronger and more resilient as a
result. Our New England Patriots brought home a fourth
Vince Lombardi Trophy after a nail-biting win against the
Seattle Seahawks. Boston was also honored to be chosen
as the U.S. 2024 Winter Olympic Bid, validation of our city’s
outstanding leadership and global presence.
We at The Chiofaro Company draw inspiration from
Boston’s great accomplishments by embracing our role in
bringing unique experiences to our Tenants. Our Portfolio
of amenities continued to expand over the winter,
bringing some exciting additions to the International Place community. Republic Fitness quickly established itself
as an elite Boston health club and Kane’s Handcrafted Donuts celebrated an extremely successful Grand Opening
with endless lines and back-to-back sellouts.
And now, here we are. The snow has melted. The Greenway is alive and full of color once again, particularly
thanks to Janet Echelman’s wondrous aerial creation anchored to the 28th floor of One International Place. Our
outdoor festivities are afoot. There are wonderful things ahead of us in the coming season and we look forward to
celebrating it all with you.
Sincerely,
Don Chiofaro and your friends at The Chiofaro Company
Great Spaces at International Place
Spectrum Equity
With a crisp, clean and ultra-modern feel, Spectrum Equity’s
space on the 35th floor of One International Place is a stunning
example of fresh, streamlined design. Previously residing on the
29th floor, Spectrum relocated its offices completely reviving the
space with a vitality that radiates from the moment the elevator
doors open.
Make your way past the vibrant reception area and take in the
fantastic views of the city through clear glass walls. Relax on
sleek furniture of ivory leather and cream suede. Marvel at the
exquisite contrast of milk white marble, dark wood cabinetry
and accents of green. You will instantly feel warm, welcome
and energized within the walls of Spectrum Equity making it a
perfect environment for personnel and clients alike.
“As a tenant at One International Place since 1997, Spectrum is
happy to be renewing a long-term relationship and excited to have taken new space on the 35th Floor,” Chris Mitchell,
Managing Director of Spectrum Equity, remarked.
We are equally thrilled to have Spectrum in our tenant roster and are positively impressed by this truly great space!
Tenants in the News
Many International Place tenants have been acknowledged in Boston Business Journal’s 2015 Book of Lists, published in January.
In our opinion, all of our tenants are superior in their fields, but please join with us in celebrating those that made the prestigious
list. We are proud to have these recognized companies on our tenant roster. Congratulations all around! All rankings are for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Largest BankSantander (3)
Largest Public Companies
Eaton Vance Corp. (34)
Largest Office Buildings
One International Place (11), Two International Place (25)
Largest Janitorial Firms
DTZ, a UGL Company (1)
Largest Mechanical
Contractors EMCOR Companies / Building Technology Engineers (1)
Best Places to Work
/Large Companies
Bright Horizons (10)
Largest Accounting Firms
BDO USA LLP (12), Walter & Shuffain PC (26)
Largest Law Firms
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP (7), Proskauer (17),
Greenberg Traurig LLP (25), Bowditch & Dewey LLP (29), LeClair Ryan (47), Dechert LLP (49), Day Pitney LLP (57),
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot LLC (70)
Largest Intellectual Property
Law Firms
Choate Hall & Stewart (8), Proskauer (11)
Largest Caterers
Au Bon Pain (12)
Largest Corporate
Charitable Contributors The Northern Trust Company (54)
Largest Independent
Investment Advisors
Choate Investment Advisors LLC (16)
Largest Affiliated
Investment Advisors
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (9),
The Northern Trust Company (11), Eaton Vance Investment Council (13)
Events at International Place
Looking Forward...
June 17-19
Put Your Clothes to Work Clothing Drive
August 12
Summer Tenant Event
June 25
October 4
Summer Concert Series on the Plaza Kickoff
October 26
Cystic Fibrosis Stair Climb
Boston Can Share Food Drive
Our popular Summer Concert Series kicks off on
Thursday, June 25 featuring talented local musicians
from a wide variety of genres
November 6 NStar Lighting Fair
Do Your Part!
Waste, Water, and Energy-Saving Tips for the Office
In connection with our overall mission of energy reduction please help us reduce International Place’s
environmental footprint by producing less trash, and by using energy and water more efficiently
in the office. Collectively, seemingly small actions can make a big contribution toward slowing
climate change. You can begin helping by following these simple, no- and low-cost tips:
• Immediately alert building managers to any leaky or broken faucets or running toilets, so
they can be promptly fixed. One faucet that leaks one drop per second can waste 2,700
gallons of water per year, and a leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water every day.
• Purchase only ENERGY STAR-qualified office equipment, which uses 30-75% less energy
than typical equipment. Talk to your office manager about making this a standard policy
for your company.
• Light office space only when necessary. Use only daylight whenever it is sufficient, and
turn off lights in offices and conference rooms that are not occupied.
• Blocked vents make ventilation systems work harder and waste energy. Clear the areas near
vents of furniture, file cabinets, and stacks of paper.
• Dress appropriately for the season. The temperature maintained in the office is lower in the
winter than in the summer. This reduces the amount of energy required for heating and cooling, and
enhances employee comfort.
Trivia Contest: Boston Celtics
Email your answers by June 30th at 5pm to: [email protected], along with your
name, company and phone number. We will draw two winners at
random from among the CORRECTLY ANSWERED e-ballots. The winners will
each receive a $150 Gift Card to a fine Boston dining establishment!
Congratulations!
to Michael Cooper at Walter &
Shuffain and Tom McKenna of UG2
who were the winners of our Boston
Bruins trivia contest!
1. Which of these Celtics players is a Hall of Fame member?
a) Bob Cousy b) Larry Bird c) Bill Russell d) All of the above
6. How many times have the Celtics played in the NBA Finals?
a) 17 b) 21 c) 25 d) 32
2. Of 12 NBA Championship meetings with the L.A. Lakers, how
many have the Celtics won? a) 6 b) 9 c) 10 d) 12
7. Who is the Celtics all-time leading rebounder?
a) Larry Bird b) Kevin Garnett c) Bill Russell d) Robert Parish
3. What player died tragically only two days after being drafted
by the Celtics?
a) Chris Ford b) Bill Parish c) Len Dawson d) Len Bias
8. Who is the Celtics all-time assist leader?
a) Rajon Rondo b) John Havlicek c) Larry Bird d) Bob Cousy
4. Which Celtics player has not earned an NBA MVP Award?
a) Dave Cowens b) Larry Bird c) Bill Russell d) Kevin McHale
5. What coach led the Celtics to the NBA Finals in 1984?
a) Red Auerbach b) Bill Fitch c) K.C. Jones d) Sam Carter
9. Who is the Celtics all-time steals leader? a) Paul Pierce
b) Dave Cowens c) Larry Bird d) John Havlichek
10. Who is the Celtics all-time blocks leader? a) Kevin McHale
b) Larry Bird c) Robert Parish d) Bill Russell
Good Luck!!
Remembering “Sidewalk Sam”
Boston has lost one of its most revered citizens. Sidewalk Sam, aka Robert Guillemin, passed away peacefully on
January 26. Mr. Guillemin became a celebrity in Boston by creating art on the city’s streets in the 1970’s.
Sidewalk Sam was President of ArtStreet, Inc., a charitable educational organization that joins with government
agencies, cultural and community organizations, corporation, non-profits and arts enthusiasts to create arts festivals,
cultural events and participatory community projects that bring people together creatively.
Mr. Guillemin attended Boston College and was elected freshman class president. He finished his bachelor’s degree
at the University of Illinois and received a master’s of fine arts degree at Boston University. Travelling to Paris, he
worked at the Louvre and studied at the Cole des Beaux Arts.
Affectionately known as “Sidewalk”, he and his wonderful wife Tina were frequent visitors to International Place,
where he was invited to replicate famous paintings or any of his favorite works of art on the exterior plaza areas.
He loved to come to International Place because he enjoyed meeting the tenants and talking with them as they
passed by. He often commented on how well received he was by the International Place community.
IP Snipits...
Boston Ballet performed excepts from its beloved Nutcracker and Swan Lake productions at
our annual International Place Holiday Event in December. A great time was had by all; always a
welcome treat to have the combined talent of the dancers as our guests.
As a participant in the Boston Harbor Association’s “Winter on the Waterfront” Program, IP boasted
an ice sculpture of an adorable seven foot polar bear! Ice sculptures accented several areas of the
Greenway, Faneuil Hall, and Financial District on New Year’s Eve to the delight of visitors celebrating
the New Year.
The eighth annual ICycle Event was held in February on IP’s main plaza. The all-day outdoor
spinning marathon raised money for HomeStart Inc., an organization devoted to ending
homelessness. Don Chiofaro, Janet Wu and Danielle Vollmar were some of the local celebrities that
rode in the cold and snow during the event. Wally the Green Monster and Pat the Patriot were also
on hand to say hello to everyone.
The snow removal efforts at International Place did not go unnoticed. Throughout a grueling
winter and back to back storms, our snow removal crew, spearheaded by Jose Chaves of DTZ, went
above and beyond to ensure that our tenants and guests had clean and easy access to the building
from all points.
IP was host to Wediko Children’s Services 4th Annual Climb for Kids Stair Climb Event held on
April 12. Participants climbed 46 flights of stairs to raise money for the organization, which
offers support to children and families struggling to overcome social, emotional, and academic
challenges.
Manicube, the Boston based mobile manicure service for both women and men, visits
International Place on Mondays and Thursdays. Manicube is also available to provide services right
in your office. Book an appointment online at manicube.
com, or call Allison Keavey at 515-809-2250 for additional
information regarding scheduling office visits to your
company. You may also email [email protected] with
any questions.
Au Bon Pain
617-439-0116
Bush Quality Cleaners
617-261-0113
Eddie’s Professional
Auto Detailers
617-443-9797
International Hair Styling
617-330-1033
International Place
Parking Garage
617-330-5243
Kane’s Handcrafted Donuts
857-317-2654
Legal Shine
857-222-7195
Louis Barry Florist
617-261-1626
Mayani Dental Group
617-330-8887
Palm Restaurant
617-867-9292
Patriot Newsstand
617-345-0971
Republic Fitness
617-379-5800
Santander617-204-3000
Starbucks Coffee
617-737-4688
Zipcar617-933-5070
NEW TENANTS
Please join us in welcoming:
Eventide Asset Management, LLC
Interior Architechts, Inc.
Kane’s Handcrafted Donuts, LLC
Race Rock Capital LLC
Turkish Airlines
WI Partners, LLC
to the International Place community!
P.S. Send Us Your Story Ideas and Comments!
VantagePoint is dedicated to strengthening the International Place community. If you have or know of an interesting story
about people or organizations here at International Place, contact us at [email protected] or call Maddy Cammarata at
617-330-5200. We’re eager to hear your ideas, comments and feedback!