280 Summer Street, Boston

Located along Boston’s Fort Point Channel in the heart of the vibrant Innovation District, 280 Summer Street is a 10-story brick-and-beam office building spanning roughly 123,000 to 130,000 square feet. With sweeping views of the water and the surrounding historic warehouse districts, the building’s character beautifully balances industrial heritage with modern updates.

Patriot Restoration was recently brought in to give the building’s facade a fresh, revitalized look, focusing primarily on its windows and masonry. The project included window recladding, selective masonry repairs, and full repointing in areas showing signs of wear. Special attention was given to the aluminum window frames which required aluminum window trim installed over the original wooden trim.

To safely access the building’s height and facade layout, Patriot’s team used mast-climbers, allowing them to work efficiently while maintaining precision. The project concluded with a thorough washing of the entire exterior, creating a cohesive, polished appearance.

Through this careful restoration, Patriot Restoration enhanced the building’s aesthetic appeal and strengthened its exterior performance.