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Last updated: 05/09/25

Boston Arts Academy

In fall 2022, we celebrated the opening of the new Boston Arts Academy, a $137 million project supported by the City of Boston and the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

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Project Phase

Pending
Planning
Design
Construction
Complete

Project Information

Location
174 Ipswich Street Fenway/Kenmore 02215
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Year Completed
2022
Project Type
Schools

The new five-story building features:

  • a 500-seat auditorium and theater space
  • a black box theater, four new dance studios
  • visual arts studios
  • a recording studio and choral room
  • a 150-seat recital hall
  • 10 practice rooms, and
  • classrooms and science labs.

A roof terrace is designed for use as an outdoor classroom and performance space. The project also modified the existing streetscape by widening sidewalks and shortening crosswalks to create a safer path of travel around the building. New trees and street furniture create a more welcoming environment for students and visitors.

The building design is highly energy-efficient, exceeding LEED silver requirements.

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