The Blessed Sacrament project at 361 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain is a 71,000 SF adaptive reuse and renovation of the historic Blessed Sacrament Church, originally constructed in 1913. This transformative development will convert the former church into a vibrant mixed-use facility, including 55 units of affordable housing and a multi-purpose community and performance space dedicated to artists and youth. Of the residential units, six will be designated for individuals experiencing homelessness.

The existing four-story structure is composed of brick and terra cotta masonry, with unreinforced masonry walls providing lateral support throughout the building’s height. The original structural system above the sanctuary consists of steel trusses and columns supporting timber girts, rafters, and wood decking. The ground floor and mezzanine are constructed of steel beams and columns, with conventional wood joists and decking supported by exterior load-bearing walls. Exterior restoration work includes extensive repairs and selective replacement of the historic brick and terra cotta façade. Scope includes repointing of masonry joints, brick and lintel replacement, roof repairs and replacement, copper flashing replacement, preservation of arched window features, window replacements, and restoration of original wood trim and moldings. A new five-story steel-framed addition will be constructed within the existing nave of the church. The rear portion of the church will be demolished to accommodate this vertical addition, providing additional residential capacity within the development. The project will comply with Boston Zoning Article 37 and will include predictive Carbon Emissions Intensity modeling. It is being designed to meet LEED Gold certifiable standards, aligning with sustainability and energy efficiency goals.