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We’re proud to share that Lyrik Back Bay was recently honored with two major industry recognitions: NAIOP Massachusetts’ Distinguished Development Award and BOMA Boston’s TOBY Award for Mixed-Use Building of the Year. These awards represent far more than accolades - they affirm the long-term vision, investment, and shared belief that shaped Lyrik into a new gateway to the city and a vibrant anchor for the Back Bay neighborhood. From the earliest planning stages to the final details of its placemaking strategy, connectivity has always been at the heart of this project. The result is a multi-use hub that bridges two neighborhoods, and a place where people can gather, dine, work, stay, and connect with the character and community surrounding it. This milestone reflects the extraordinary partnership behind the project. We’re grateful to our partners at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, City of Boston, MassDOT, and the MBTA; our dedicated project team; community partners across The Fenway and Back Bay; our financial partners; and the entire Samuels & Associates team. The challenges of building over active highway and transit lines required unprecedented coordination and perseverance, and the level of collaboration that it took to get here cannot be overstated. Thank you to NAIOP Massachusetts and BOMA Boston for these recognitions, and congratulations to all this year’s nominees. We believe deeply in Boston’s future and set out to create a place that seamlessly blends business, retail, and leisure, enhancing our communities for years to come. Having our peers recognize that ambition is incredibly meaningful. #BostonCRE #LyrikBackBay

Proud moment for the Samuels & Associates team! For those who may not know, Lyrik is a Triple Gold–certified, mixed-use landmark built directly over the Mass Pike—the first air-rights project in Boston since the Prudential Center more than 40 years ago. Home to innovative office tenants like CarGurus and the LEGO Group, the country’s largest citizenM hotels, and vibrant retail, Lyrik is truly a legacy property! Congratulations to Samuels & Associates and the entire Lyrik operations team - Tim Rivett CFM, Thomas Groden & Sarah Newman - on a well-deserved BOMA Boston TOBY Award for Mixed-Use Building of the Year! An incredible achievement and an honor to be part of this impressive project!

When we first embarked on this project over a decade ago, we envisioned Lyrik Back Bay as a civic gateway — a place that welcomes people into Boston and reflects the city’s character. Last week we celebrated a landmark moment for Lyrik and the City of Boston: the dedication and first illumination of Gaetano Pesce’s Double Heart, the final public artwork conceived during the artist’s lifetime and his only permanent installation in the United States. Double Heart is the perfect embodiment of that vision: bold, optimistic, and deeply human. We are proud to honor Boston with this extraordinary work of art and to continue our commitment to ensuring that as many of our projects as possible feature signature public spaces that enrich daily life. This installation is the result of exceptional collaboration, and we extend our sincere gratitude to Goodman Taft, Pesce’s studio, estate, gallery, and fabricator, our many project partners, and the civic and community collaborators who helped bring this milestone to life.  As Pesce once said, "I believe that the treasure of the world is diversity. If we are the same, we cannot talk, because there is nothing to say. But if you and I are different, there's a lot to exchange.” At a time when unity can feel fleeting, Double Heart offers a bold reminder of our shared hope and the profound mutuality of love. Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this milestone. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors here in Boston and visitors from around the world to experience Double Heart at Lyrik for years to come. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7JEXXH7  #DoubleHeart #GaetanoPesce #LyrikBackBay #PublicArt #BostonArts #Placemaking #Community #BostonCRE Gaetano Pesce, Double Heart, 2024-2025. Lyrik Back Bay, Samuels & Associates, Boston, Massachusetts. Courtesy of Goodman Taft. Photo: Aram Boghosian. Courtesy of Gaetano Pesce's Studio, New York and Champ Lacombe, Biarritz / London.

Engineering News-Record New England has recognized Suffolk’s Parcel 12 project in Boston as the winner of the Regional Best Projects competition in the Office/Retail/Mixed-Use category. This award recognizes the successful execution of a landmark development that redefines what is possible in urban infrastructure. Among the first projects in nearly four decades to be built atop a MassDOT roadway, Parcel 12 reimagines the space above the Massachusetts Turnpike into a dynamic mixed-use development. The completed project features a 21-story office tower (the new home for CarGurus and the LEGO Group) and an 11-story citizenM hotels, all anchored by a two-story retail podium. This entire development knits together the Back Bay, Fenway, and South End neighborhoods of Boston. Congratulations to the project team and our partners on this recognition. Samuels & Associates Elkus Manfredi Architects Read more: https://lnkd.in/eX4BsrTK Photo: Peter Vanderwarker

Samuels & Associates is hiring an experienced Leasing Consultant to join our team at the vibrant Dot Block property! If you love connecting with people, have a knack for sales, building relationships, and fostering community this role is for you! To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to hr@samuelsre.com with the job title in the subject line.

As summer comes to a close, we celebrated an exciting achievement at Samuels & Associates — our newest community in South Boston, South Standard, has officially reached stabilization! Watching this community come to life and evolve into a vibrant, engaging place to call home has been truly rewarding. Hitting this milestone reflects the dedication, commitment, and energy of the entire team who worked tirelessly to make it happen. We raised our glasses in celebration — and in anticipation of many more milestones like this to come. Congratulations to the full team on this success - continue being amazing!

Samuels & Associates is looking for a tech-savvy, detail-oriented Yardi expert to join our team in Boston. In this hybrid role, you’ll serve as a go-to resource for all things Yardi-providing end user support, writing custom SQL reports, managing help desk inquiries, and ensuring Yardi functionality aligns with company operations. You’ll also collaborate across departments and support broader enterprise system initiatives. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives on problem-solving, documentation, and optimizing systems behind the scenes. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to with the job title in the subject line. https://lnkd.in/ewPwinyw

Last week, we welcomed City of Cambridge’s Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) and 45+ students from Cambridge Rindge and Latin for a behind-the-scenes tour of Lyrik Back Bay and discussion session covering the wide range of career paths within the AEC industry, from engineering and urban planning to construction management and beyond. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share Lyrik with the leaders of tomorrow and for our project partners who support initiatives that spark inspiration beyond the classroom. Thank you to Haley & Aldrich and Professional Women in Construction Boston Chapter for their partnership, the students for their curiosity, and all the tour guides and volunteers for their time, insight, and passion. Here’s to creating spaces that shape what’s next. Samuels & Associates - Abe Menzin, Brianne Gump, Nicholas Picardo, Rushin Patel, Sarah Newman, Scott Ingleton, Sean Broderick, RA, Tim Rivett CFM, Thomas Groden  Haley & Aldrich - Marya Gorczyca, Mary Votto, Jean-Louis Locsin, Kate Merrill, Melissa Dixon, Terri McEleney, Kelvin Wong, P.E. Structure Tone - Sara Alinia, Ryan Megenedy, Courtney Ocasal, Caitlin Capezzuto RMF Engineering, Inc. - Benjamin Saks HDR - Estey Masten, Associate AIA (She/Her) #LyrikBackBay #CommunityConnection #NextGen