108 Centre Street Brookline, MA
108 Centre Street creates a new focal point for this senior community, thoughtfully designed to foster connection and support daily life. Rising on the former Jameson House site, the six-story building provides 54 affordable apartments for adults 62+, anchoring the campus with a contemporary and welcoming presence.
The architecture is attuned to its context, complementing neighboring buildings while strengthening the fabric of the community. Generous connections to the adjacent Senior Center extend programming to outdoor spaces, while warm materials, large windows, and built-in seating enliven the streetscape and offer a gracious face to the neighborhood.
Residential floors center on broad, light-filled corridors, with shared laundry and gathering spaces that encourage social connection. Each apartment is designed for comfort, accessibility, and aging-in-place, with intuitive layouts and views to surrounding greenery.
Sustainability is integral to the project. Passive House certified, the building incorporates a super-insulated envelope, energy-efficient windows, balanced ventilation, and fossil-fuel-free heating and cooling. Landscaped pathways weave the site into the broader campus, inviting movement, chance encounters, and connection to nature across the seasons.