Historic Multi-Use Facilities

Official seal of the Massachusetts State Police featuring a central shield with a Native American figure, a star, and a spear, surrounded by the words "Massachusetts State Police" and a Latin motto.

The Massachusetts State House - Boston, MA

Project Team: Carpman Grant Associates with Nicolson Associates

A multi-function building including government bodies and legislative offices as well as historic artifacts, and important art and sculpture. The Massachusetts State House is a major tourist destination and part of Boston’s famous Freedom Trail.

The building houses the Massachusetts General Court (House of Representatives Chamber, Senate Chamber) and offices of the Governor and legislators. The building was designed by Charles Bulfinch and completed in 1798 with later expansions. The Massachusetts State House Art Collection and historic exhibits are displayed in Doric Hall, Bartlett Hall, Nurses Hall, Memorial Hall, Great Hall, and elsewhere throughout the State House.

  • Wayfinding environmental analysis (exterior)Wayfinding environmental analysis (interior)

  • Wayfinding user analyses (interviews, focus groups, survey)

  • Exterior and interior wayfinding master planning

  • Exterior & interior wayfinding sign planning and design

  • Exterior & interior You-Are-Here maps

  • Written directions to public destinations

  • Assistance with the development of a wayfinding app

See: Sign Builder Illustrated (cover story) “Righting our Directional Sense with Wayfinding,” by Lori Shridhare, pp. 18-25, Nov. 2013. 

Cover of Sign Builder Illustrated magazine featuring an image of the Massachusetts State House with a gold dome, front steps, columns, and ornate black gate in the foreground.