Somerville, MA – J. Calnan & Associates announce the completion of Phase1 of the ADA Forsyth Institute’s (AFI) new, cutting-edge research and clinic facility at 100 Chestnut Street in Somerville, Massachusetts.
This milestone marks a significant step in delivering a premier space that will advance oral health research and innovation.
JC&A collaborated closely with AFI, North River Leerink (Owner), JLL (Owner’s Project Manager), Gensler (Architect), Buro Happold (Engineers) and Redgate (Development Advisors) to bring this visionary project to life. The first phase of the project spans just under 70,000 square feet, encompassing R&D labs, treatment rooms, conference center and executive spaces.
The second phase is underway to bring an additional 30,000 square feet of advanced laboratory space.
“For over a century, AFI has been leader in oral health research and community service,” said Dr. Ben Wu, AFI COO & CSO who led the AFI team on this infrastructure program. “This state-of-the art facility is a testament to the unwavering mission of AFI. Our blueprints were brought to life through the expertise and dedication of JC&A. We are grateful for the hard work, commitment, and attention to detail that the JC&A team brings to this project at every level. From visionary design to meticulous construction management, they found solutions to every problem and turned challenges into opportunities. The spirit of creative collaboration that brought this building to life will continue as we transform the steel, concrete, and wires into a dynamic hub where researchers, clinicians, educators, and innovators unite to push boundaries and shape the future of oral healthcare.”
JC&A’s expertise in construction management was instrumental in delivering a unique infrastructure to support AFI’s diverse research strengths in microbiology, immunology, craniofacial biology and bioengineering. Additionally, the infrastructure meets the stringent…