The structure is a centerpiece in the redevelopment of an area between Charlestown and Cambridge MA, now called NorthPoint, that was once dominated by warehouses and rail yards. The stretch of land now houses a hair and nail salon, a gym, a Hubway station, and a 250-seat bar and restaurant with an outdoor patio overlooking the Charles River: all inside the international education company’s massive campus.

EF’s unconventional complex emphasizes open work spaces and doesn’t have any individual offices. It features a glass waterfall that juts down the middle of the building, streaming natural light inside. The 10-story building is also a symbol of business growth at EF, despite a lack of general recognition among many US travelers. The company offers a wide range of educational travel experiences, including domestic and international group tours for students and adults and study-abroad programs. It also operates an extensive roster of English-language schools.