About Innovation and Design Building
The Innovation and Design Building (IDB) is a 1.4 million-square-foot mixed-use complex located in the Innovation District in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. The eight-story structure was constructed in 1918 and originally served as a waterside storehouse for the South Boston Army Base. Jamestown, L.P. acquired the IDB in 2013, and renovated the building with enhancements and new amenities totaling $100 million. Today IDB’s light-filled floors are home to a diverse mix of companies and entrepreneurs, including architects and engineers, skilled makers and craftspeople, research and development firms, and technology start-ups.