Haril is currently Senior Principal at TRIA Architects, a multi-disciplinary and award-winning Architectural firm in Boston. Haril successfully partners with clients (building owners, developers, brokers, and tenants) providing INSIGHT, EXPERTISE, and DESIGN EXCELLENCE in Building Repositioning/ Adaptive Re-Use/Highest and Best use, Value Add, Vertical Mixed-Use High/Mid/Low Rise, Residential, Office, Lab/Life Science, Workplace, Retail, Hospitality, Office, Urban/Master Planning and Branding Strategies on a local, regional, and national scale. Previously, while at NELSON Worldwide, a 700-person firm, he was a National Practice Leader focusing on multiple markets nationwide in several practice areas. At CBT, as a Principal, Haril grew and led the most successful repositioning practice in the city of Boston with award winning projects that changed the landscape of Boston. He oversaw the design of several significant repositioning, adaptive reuse and ground up projects.
In 2018, Haril was honored by being elevated to FAIA - a Fellow of the AIA, the highest recognition for an Architect for progressing the field of Architecture. In 2009, he was one of 8 recipients nationally of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Young Architects Awards. Additionally, in 2008, he was recognized by Building Design + Construction as a top “40 under 40”. Haril has been featured in 2010 & 2011 in Banker and Tradesman and Boston Business Journal as an upcoming “Emerging Leader.” As part of his professional experience, Haril served as the youngest elected member on the Board of the Boston Society of Architects, President and Chair of the Young Professional Advisory Council, and on the Board of Directors of the Boston Center for the Arts, The BSA Foundation Board, the AIA Government Affairs Committee, and the NAIOP Gavel Board. A few years back, Haril gave his first TEDx talk on the generational impact in the workplace called, the “Death of the Corner Office.” An award-winning filmmaker and musician, Haril has toured the U.S. as the lead guitarist in an indo-jazz fusion band Karyshma. Audiences have included such notables as Sen. Hillary Clinton, Dr. Deepak Chopra and the Hon. PM of India. Haril has his certification as a CLCI Master Life and Executive Coach which he implements towards mentorship, executive leadership, and helping the community with men’s mental health issues. Locally, he is playing in his rock cover band, Red Square
NEWBURY ST - Boston MA
PARK MEADOWS MALL- Denver CO
1180 BOYLSTON ST. - Brookline MA
1180 BOYLSTON ST. - Brookline MA
57 JFK ST- Cambridge MA
1299 BEACON ST. - Brookline MA
COHASSET HARBOR - Cohasset MA
ATLANTIC WHARF - Boston MA
KENMORE CROSSING HOTELS - Boston MA
COLUMBUS CENTER - Boston MA
COLUMBUS CENTER - Boston MA
500 BOYLSTON - Boston MA
TIMBERLAND HQ - Portsmouth NH
McINTYRE - Portsmouth NH
PARCEL 2 - Providence RI
THE CAMPUS AT MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough MA
425 MEDFORD ST - Charlestown MA
NOWA HOTEL- Boston MA
KENMORE SQUARE DEVELOPMENT- Boston MA
28 STATE ST- Boston MA
1 MEMORIAL DRIVE- Cambridge MA
REPOSITIONING ADAPTIVE REUSE AMENITIES RETAIL
75 STATE STREET- Boston MA
200 BERKELEY STREET- Boston MA
1 LINCOLN STREET- Boston MA
1 LINCOLN STREET- Boston MA
1 LINCOLN STREET- Boston MA
A NEW PERCEPTION OF REPOSITIONING
How is CBT’s approach to repositioning different? In short, we ask questions, pushing beyond the project to devise holistic solutions that increase value. We work closely with a building’s owners to understand what they need, what identity they wish to express. Then we help achieve this identity architecturally in a creative, efficient, and financially responsible way. The result creates a distinct brand and presence for the property that increases value for both the owners and tenants—a win-win situation.
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The Owner’s Concept of Creating Value
Haril’s working
CBT’s working process helps owners strategically rethink their building and its potential. We work with owners to understand the ultimate goal of the repositioning exercise. Is it to increase value? To bring the building up to competition level with neighboring buildings? Or is it to change the image of the building?
Haril encourages
CBT encourages owners to engage with existing and prospective tenants, as well as building management to discuss those aspects of the property that work and those that should change. In other words, what do the existing tenants want and what are new tenants looking for? This engagement, simple on its face, is crucial to the success of any repositioning project. While ensuring that the project addresses tenants’ needs and expectations, this process includes the tenants in crafting their spaces’ identity. The owners make every dollar count, and they cultivate existing tenants’ investment and attachment to the repositioned property.
The Role of the Building in its Physical Context
Haril recognizes
There are endless ways to reposition a building, from minor aesthetic improvements to major structural alterations. Options abound, and they can be tailored to fit a range of budgets and levels of intervention. The choice depends on the desired result and the funds available. CBT recognizes that each repositioning project is unique and must be assessed on its own terms, taking into account the hopes of the owner, the needs of existing and/or future tenants, the particulars of the building and its site, and the ultimate brand. Levels of intervention can range from relatively inexpensive new signage or a new entry that defines the building’s street presence to the expansion and reconstruction of a building’s shared spaces. With this spectrum in mind, CBT has developed a “one size does NOT fit all” methodology that categorizes repositioning initiatives as Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large.
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SMALL
Small initiatives can deliver a big impact. These improvements often are made to upgrade the tenant and visitor experience and to add curb appeal. They can include installing better lighting to replace inefficient or older light fixtures, or harsh overhead fluorescent lights, to create new and more visually appealing signage, front door, and entry replacements.
MEDIUM
Medium initiatives frequently encompass significant public space improvements to create new revenue opportunities. With a mid-level investment, owners can extend the impact further by solving a building’s internal problems or investing in unoccupied spaces to make them more attractive to potential tenants. These programs can include improved building circulation and wayfinding solutions, enhancing or creating onsite amenities and upgrading mechanical systems to improve efficiency and tenant comfort.
LARGE
Large, high-investment repositioning projects are launched with the goal of adding significantly to the current and future real estate value of a property. Transformative and dramatic, they can include significant lobby renovations, structural improvements to open up more rentable space, replacing windows to gain energy savings and improve daylighting, and/or adding significant new amenities to attract new tenants or retain existing ones.
EXTRA LARGE
X-Large projects typically involve large-scale rebranding, rethinking and redesigning of space to address major circulation changes, public space, and significant infrastructural upgrades. They can include adding lobbies where they didn’t exist, creating two- to three-story public spaces, and the addition of high-end finishes to create premier addresses that attract and retain lead tenants.
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CENTER PLAZA
BOSTON, MA
Infuse one of Boston's most recognizable buildings with modern and custom environmental graphics, new airy spaces, and an overall new identity.
MINUTEMAN PARK ANDOVER, MA
Turn an empty and undesirable collection of buildings into relevant and leased property through a phased campus-wide approach.
SCHRAFFT'S CITY CENTER
CHARLESTOWN, MA
Reposition a near-half-empty office building previously converted from a candy manufacturing plant and make it culturally relevant and competitive in a market rich with new construction options.
399 BOYLSTON BOSTON, MA
Solve the problem of a half-vacant ground-floor retail space in the heart of the busiest retail stretch in Boston, and give the building a recognizable and inviting public face.
RIVERWORKS
WATERTOWN, MA
Give a third life to a historic textile mill, following previous attempts to upgrade the structure. The result is a vibrant and attractive new hub of modern uses.
THE CENTER AT CORPORATE DRIVE
BURLINGTON, MA
Find a way for an average and outdated 1980s suburban office park to achieve highest- and best-use on a forgotten site.
THREE THIRTEEN CONGRESS
BOSTON, MA
Transform a recessed and identity-poor building entry into a forward-looking, recognizable address for buiding tenants.
ONE ROGERS STREET
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Convert an oddly-configured buildto-suit structure formerly home to a tech icon and forge a contemporary place for multiple firms to innovate.
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Take an abandoned USPS sorting center with massive floorplates and an industrial vernacular, and make it into a hip, desirable, tech-ready multitenant property.
Erase the 80s-vintage stuffiness of a large public urban space, and replace it with a vibrant, accessible, and fresh space offering retail and respite options to visitors and workers. POST @ 200 SMITH
A brutalist building in the heart of the city. Refreshed and brought to life with a new lobby and signage.
50 HAMPSHIRE
MA
Reposition an empty, build-to-suit single-tenant office building in the heart of Cambridge’s tech and innovation center into a home that would attract new energy, activities on the ground floor, and enliven the block.
53 STATE STREET
Reposition a large and unwelcoming 11,000-square-foot lobby with no identity or clear entry in this turn-of-the-century building last updated in the 1980s.
ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
Remove physical and perceived barriers to this building, improving the entire neighborhood with a flagship property that welcomes blue-chip tenants to a signature address.
60 STATE STREET BOSTON, MA
Do away with low ceiling heights and limited poor natural light in favor of a full-height glass entry and semireflective materials over ceiling and floor to channel light deep into the space.
MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS CAMBRIDGE, MA
Turn a dim and unpopular corporate dining facility into a new restaurant/food hall-style eatery that will bring employees together in a bright, modern, social setting.
Convert a long and narrow lobby buried behind a colonnade lacking views and street presence into a reflective, bright space featuring a welcoming café and generous views of Boston and the Charles River. 100
Transform a flat, concrete street-front into an eye-catching, glassy, curvilinear new entrance with custom signage and a renewed street presence to assert this building’s place in the urban fabric. EQUINOX AT
Leverage the large-scale, dramatically arched entry to this landmark building by rethinking signage, lighting, and making a new grand entrance on one of Boston’s most recognized thoroughfares.
Use glass, marble, and a sharp design perspective to spirit this centrally located building’s public face from the 1970s to the modern day.
Take a lobby with the appeal of a dark void and insert skylights, glass, and abundant rich materials to reflect the prestige and presence that this prominent building embodies.
75 STATE BOSTON, MA
Elevate an underutilized flagship property in Boston’s heart by adding a fitness center, corridor upgrades, and a new roof deck.
Design for the experts: replace a tired fitness center for the reigning name in fitness, serving a forward-thinking wellness headquarters for their near future.
ASSET STRATEGY VS. REPOSITIONING
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Asset strategy is all about understanding a property – both what it is capable of, and how to leverage it appropriately.
At the core of Asset Strategy is the methodical evaluation of an existing property to unlock its maximum potential. Determining highest and best use for a building or parcel involves in-depth study of the property, looking at it from a functional perspective (What does the building do or need to do? How does it need to serve the people who use it?); an aesthetic perspective (Does it stand up to its neighbors? Is its design durable, contextual, and attractive? Does it make people want to go there?); a commercial real estate perspective (Does it attract tenants – and the right ones? Is it performing as needed within the portfolio?); and from a civic perspective (Does it contribute to the architectural fabric of the area? Does it activate the sidewalk at the ground level?). The studies we undertake in all of these areas allow us to identify priorities for repositioning and eliminate undesirable solutions for the future of the property.
Repositioning is both art and science, and when done well, can give a tired property an entirely new and needed identity.
With repositioning, the art of transformative design and the science of architectural precision meet to offer the next generation to tired property. It is a practice which, having examined the potential for an existing building or campus, molds a new identity and shapes the future for the property. Architectural repositioning reorients building users and visitors by changing their daily pathways, makes sweeping changes in the functioning of a building’s main spaces, and replaces design identity in an intentional and creative way. Well beyond the limits of adaptive reuse or renovation, the crux of repositioning lies in the measurable and perceptible improvement to a building’s performance. This often means that repositioning increases the desirability of a property for prospective tenants; offers targeted amenities that retain and attract tenant and third-party entities, and the holistic value of the property sees increases thanks to the revitalization.
A SKYSCRAPER ON ITS SIDE
A veritable skyscraper on its side, this project’s new identity demanded a level of uniqueness and style to match this landmark building's presence.
Center Plaza’s open-air pedestrian concourse was the opposite of welcoming for the decades since its construction. With a newly-designed, welcoming and modernized series of entries to the building’s many portals, as well as reenvisioned, branded common spaces throughout, this unmistakable structure is a desirable hub for the next generation of tenants and visitors.
BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
REVERB IN THE SUBURBS
New options and amenities have transformed a tired office park into a magnet for social activity.
With urban sprawl in the 1980s came suburban office parks, and with those came the signature ribbon windows. This symbol of that era was not ready for the innovation and tech firms flourishing in non-urban locations. Now, the property welcomes forward-thinking and agile tenants in buildings that speak their language with new amenities and collaborative spaces that challenge conventional thinking. MINUTEMAN
“EVERY BUILDING NEEDS A CHANCE TO EVOLVE, TRANSFORM AND BECOME RELEVANT AGAIN OVER TIME.”
CBT'S HARIL PANDYA THE NEW YORK TIMES, LETTER TO THE EDITOR, “PRESERVING A BUILDING”
CONFECTIONARY CONTEMPORARY
The legacy of a renowned confectionary company gave character to a new and unique building identity.
“MAJOR CITIES ALL HAVE WONDERFUL OLD BUILDINGS WITH GREAT BONES. COMING UP WITH AN OFFERING THAT IS SOLELY FOCUSED ON THE BETTERMENT, EVOLUTION, AND MARKET RELEVANCE OF A BUILDING OR PORTFOLIO IS WHAT WE FOCUS ON.”
NEW TAKE ON URBAN RENEWAL.
The redesign has transformed the identity of 399 Boylston into a boutique office building that attracts high-quality tenants.
Repositioning this property to a multi-tenant office building required the strategic reenvisioning of shared spaces and the civic presence along the street. Increased access to daylight, activated public spaces, and new building identity have improved leasing and tenant retention, allowing the owner to capitalize on market opportunities.
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riverfront properties are revived with modern uses and style.
“ADDITIONAL AMENITIES ARISE WHEN ASTUTE DESIGNERS TRANSFORM UNDERUTILIZED SPACES TO GENERATE VALUE.”
THE CENTER AT CORPORATE DRIVE
BURLINGTON, MA
A NEW FOR A TIRED
FACE PLACE
This suburban office park is now defined by greenery, texture, and ample common space.
The new owner for a dated property sought a plan for a fresh identity through CBT's repositioning intervention. The result converts both the architecture and the experience of this place into a universally welcoming design, and creates a unified campus from buildings that had been constructed over several decades.
NOTHING LIKE THE RAIL THING
Located along the convergence of multiple rail lines that disappeared 75 years ago, 313 Congress has a storied past.
Beyond its signature entrance and custom new signage, the public space of this property has been entirely conceived around the rich and pervasive theme that once drove Fan Pier into national fame as a world-class shipping port and the hub of some of the busiest commercial activities in the 19th Century. With architectural details and finishes that pay homage to the industrial past, this jewel box of design is a true testament to a bygone era.
SERENITY & IDENTITY
An enclave in the heart of Kendall Square has been creatively revitalized to welcome an industry giant.
An iconic tech tenant in Cambridge’s Kendall Square made way for another – but not without leaving a curiouslyconfigured building and exterior spaces. Seizing the potential of an outdoor courtyard, public connections and access to the Charles River, a lush oasis and public park were forged. New image, branding, and identity were developed to welcome major technology innovator Pegasystems.
WALTHAM, MA
The former mail-processing center was an ideal canvas for the creation of a new brand of multi-tenant property.
With impossibly vast floorplates and a purely industrial function, the building now known as POST @ 200 Smith seemed rife with challenges. However, the ample space, high ceilings, and curious structure have made way for an eclectic collection of tenants and frequent large-scale events.
IT'S ALL ABOUT PERCEPTION
A lobby and mezzanine were reinvented in one of the city’s most recognizable office buildings.
This high-profile office building required a major update to match the energy and traffic of its bustling neighborhood, one that would focus on creating one of the most active and desirable public spaces in the area. The new arrival experience converted a tired and desolate place into a modern environment defined by light, art, and high design. Bold, custom 3D signage was cleverly conceived and installed to read "99" from all sides — inside and out.
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Creating this multi-tenant space required creative common denominators and good design.
The sole tenant of an unglamourous office building vacated, leaving a challenge for the landlord. The 90s tower was thoughtfully repositioned to become a functional multi-tenant environment. Amenities, branding, courtyard, artwork, and curated retail revealed a new sought-after location in the innovation heart of Cambridge. The property was fully leased within one year of its completion.
The former Stock Exchange is reimagined as a fresh edgy, urban, world-class connection point.
Constructed in 1891, a significant portion of the old Boston Stock Exchange Building remains intact nearly 130 years later, with a 40-story glass tower rising from the original construction. Many techniques were employed to blur the lines between contemporary and historic without giving priority to either in the design. CBT was responsible for the repositioning of the 12,000-square-foot ground floor lobby. The project introduced a new café featuring a modern media wall, bar, and seating, and has revived the public image of this historic property.
A signature repositioning project, this large-scale transformation changed the whole block. The office building had not been updated since the 1970s and lacked visual presence and amenities at the street level. A new enlarged and more public lobby was proposed. CBT worked to reposition and transform the address into a prominent Class A property. The new lobby brings a fresh, light and aesthetically clean direction to the building.
BOSTON, MA
CAMBRIDGE, MA
XL
225 FRANKLIN STREET
BOSTON, MA
ONE BOSTON PLACE
BOSTON, MA
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BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
NEW BALANCE LOBBY CAFE
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Services Overview
While at CBT, Haril integrated graphic design alongside architectural and
CBT seamlessly integrates graphic design alongside architectural and interior design work, or as a stand-alone service. We specialize in the design of all scales and types of graphic enhancement on new and existing properties. We have an extensive and ever-growing library of material and palette options, and have strong relationships with manufacturers, artisans, vendors, and the others that help to realize these services. We’re methodical explorers of new possibilities and passionate designers driven by intuition and each new graphic challenge.
Brand & Identity
Interior Signage
Haril’s use of graphic design provides a
Your brand is more than just your logo. It’s everything that you show to the world. Whether it’s your presence online or in the real world, CBT’s graphic design studio provides a holistic perspective on how you are seen across all mediums.
Building Identification
The first impression of your building can have tremendous impact on its future and success. We conceive and create identity and exterior building elements that will greet visitors, occupants, and passersby. From subtle façade modifications and lighting/colors to large-scale applications and installations, our building identification expertise covers a range of size, style, and design vernacular.
Wayfinding
Creating the ways that people navigate and orientate themselves in and around a property is a great opportunity for customization. We develop unique graphics that give direction and orientation around a property’s spaces, floors, rooms, amenities, and individual buildings.
Exterior Signage
The arrival to a site or property should be curated very well, giving a clear and customized public face. We have implemented a number of exterior signage installations as extensions of a building or campus.
Using project vision, building or organizational identity, and a deep dive into the materials and energy of a place provides the creative fuel for custom interior signage. Individually developed signage and wayfinding designs and installations give spaces memorable aesthetics and functional design components.
Environmental Graphics
Environmental graphics breathe life into spaces. They offer a vibe, look, and feel. They can be strict and polished, loose and sketchy, fun and provocative. This aspect of spatial design makes places memorable and gives them their character.
Base Building Signage
Code-required signage doesn't have to look like an afterthought. When accessibility and life safety signage are seamlessly integrated with branding, it can elevate the quality of the space for all users.
Tenant Guidelines
When a project is one part of a greater picture, clear and equitable signage standards are the key to maintaining visual consistency within the exterior or interior of the building. Keeping scale, material, and lighting in mind can be the key to elevating custom leasable spaces.
