South Station Tower

South Station Tower is a 49-story mixed-use building in Boston's Financial District housing office spaces, residential units, and amenities within its glass and steel frame. The tower sits directly above South Station, integrating transportation infrastructure including trains, buses, and subway connections into its foundation.

Development rights over South Station originated in 1991 when Tufts University established an entity to transform this central location into a mixed-use hub. This project marked a turning point where the city reintegrated its historic rail facility with contemporary urban growth rather than preserving it in isolation.

The tower's mixed-use design brings together office workers, residents, and commuters within a single structure, mirroring how modern Boston integrates transportation with daily urban living. The building reflects how the city has shifted from viewing its rail hub as purely functional to seeing it as part of a vibrant neighborhood.

The tower connects directly to South Station's transportation system, allowing workers and residents to access trains, buses, and subways without leaving the building. The location in the Financial District means the area is easily walkable and well-connected to other parts of the city.

Construction crews installed specialized foundations between active railway tracks while trains continued to run beneath the building during development. This engineering feat allowed a massive modern structure to rise above an operating transport hub without disrupting service.

Architects: César Pelli

Floors above the ground: 49

GPS coordinates: 42.35158,-71.05497

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40