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Cojapo

December 23rd, 2007, 08:48 PM

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 12:45 AM

Finally a comprehensive thread for Boston construction. Also, there's the Boston Apple store in Back Bay (a very historic neighborhood of Boston) which is nearing completion:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/backbayapplestore.jpg

http://www.ifoapplestore.com/photos/boylston_0919.jpg

http://www.ifoapplestore.com/photos/boylston_0919_2.jpg
(both images a few months old, by now they've done the interior and all they have left is the facade)

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 12:52 AM

One Kenmore, a development near Fenway Park (Boston's baseeball park, very historic) over an ugly highway.

http://www.bankerandtradesman.com/newspics/OneKenmoreYawkey.jpg

This is going to build over number 7 in this pic:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/One_Kenmore_4.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/One_Kenmore_0.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/One_Kenmore_5.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/One_Kenmore_1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/One_Kenmore_2.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 12:56 AM

1330 Boylston Street, a tower also near Fenway Park.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/1346.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/1342.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/1350.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/1330B_20071112_057.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/1330B_20071112_050.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7341/boston1107111rc5.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 12:58 AM

Fan Pier, a huge development on a parking lot on Boston's waterfront.

http://www.fanpierboston.com/images/aerial_spotlight_380.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/FP_20071207_081S2.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/FP_20071207_078S2.jpg

Cojapo

December 24th, 2007, 01:05 AM

Nice! I'll do my best to update this, but it good to see someone else contributing!
Thanks BarbaricManchurian!

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 01:09 AM

Mandarin Oriental Boston, a new hotel (also partially over a highway)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/08.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/07.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/06.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/04.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/03.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/MO_20071206_038.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2627/boston1107125pm9.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 01:11 AM

New dorm tower at Boston University:

http://www.bu.edu/studentvillage2/images/branding/branding5.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jamesinclair/IMG_2345.jpg

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7299/img0113ak9.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 01:19 AM

NorthPoint: a huge master-planned mixed-use development just north of downtown Boston. It includes commercial, residential, and a stunning new all-glass metro station. It used to be stalled due to NIMBYism (neighbors complaining) and fights between the developers. It just got restarted since it got sold to another developer. :

http://www.northpointcambridge.com/images/vision/NorthPoint_siteplan.gif

http://www.northpointcambridge.com/images/location/walking_map.gif

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3752/cambridge3hx2.jpg

First buildings complete:

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6885/img4200qp2.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4756/img4201fm7.jpg

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/9576/img4573ul4.jpg

http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/4009/img4574xj8.jpg

Cojapo

December 24th, 2007, 01:27 AM

Here's a few more:

Avenir
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Avenir.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Avenir1.jpg

303 Kendall
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/303Kendall.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/303Kendall1.jpg

Some proposed:

Hudson St
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/HudsonStParcel24.jpg

Grand Marc(Northeastern University dorm tower)
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/GrandMarcSt.jpg

Waterside Place-If approved, would have two towers well over 300 feet!
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/WatersidePlace.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/WatersidePlace2.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/WatersidePlace1.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 01:38 AM

There's also a lot of infill in Boston (small projects that fill gaps in neighborhoods by building on less dense lots). Here's The Bryant (in the South End, replaces a one story commercial building:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/303columbus-thebryant_resized_web.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/Bryant_20071206_006.jpg

And here's FP3, a new residential project in Fort Point, a historical neighborhood which is getting revitalized:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/CongressSt_20071020_164.jpg
Here's Avenir, an infill project on the site of a demolished highway and elevated metro line:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/Avenir-rend-1.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/20070816-090.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/20070816-077S.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/20070816-084S.jpg

Here's Battery Wharf, a luxury residential and hotel project which involved reconstructing a wharf so it will support the higher weight of Battery Wharf:

http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/2945/img5346mq5.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4718/img0420nr0.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5300/img0422ld2.jpg

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/6720/img0425rz5.jpg

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1104/img0426oy8.jpg

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/3142/img0427lk4.jpg

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7128/img0429jd8.jpg

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5484/img0431hu1.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6438/img0434eq4.jpg

PeterSmith

December 24th, 2007, 02:48 AM

Great job putting this thread together. Boston has one of the best collections of new projects in the United States. I didn't see a single proposal posted here that I didn't like :)

Don Omar

December 24th, 2007, 06:16 AM

yea again great job

Colonel Cadillac

December 24th, 2007, 07:01 AM

DShoost88

December 24th, 2007, 07:26 AM

I love all of this; I'm so glad I go to college in Boston! But just one minute--where's the love for Northeastern?

I don't know the name of the new building, but we're getting a new 24-story dorm built on campus, right behind the Ruggles Station. Here's some progress pics I took on my phone. (Sorry if they're sideways)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/5050/img0402xc0.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9628/img0403ga0.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4357/img0400pw3.jpg

Cojapo

December 24th, 2007, 04:37 PM

A new Boston thread! Good work. Anybody able to snap some pics of the SST site? I went through the station a couple weeks ago, didn't see any construction. The tower comes out of the station, correct?

There is not much to show yet. They are doing prep work. I believe that construction will start in March or April. And I am not 100% sure if it is rising on top of South Station or over the rail lines directly behind it.

ZZ-II

December 24th, 2007, 04:41 PM

boston has more highrises UC than i expected!!

Cojapo

December 24th, 2007, 04:56 PM

MIT, BC, Harvard, Suffolk, UMASS and Berkley all have expansion plans with mid-rise and highrise proposals. No renders yet. There is a garage on the water front that a developer is proposing to redevelop. It is probably going to be between 450 and 600 feet. There is a 500 foot condo tower being talked about next to the Prudential Tower as well, though that will probably be knocked down in height. It's definitely exciting. Boston actually has some large developments U/C or proposed. Were are not used to this!

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 06:51 PM

New Northeastern University dorms:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/nu_dorm.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i52/castevens12/DSC_4353.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 06:53 PM

New high-rise condos in the West End Apartments. This project includes filling in the park in this "towers in the park" development with residential highrises (10-14 stories) and lowrises (3 stories). The existing towers in this development soar up to 40 stories high.

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/718/img7518vx5.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 06:55 PM

Archstone-Smith, a highrise condo on a former industrial site.

http://graphics.boston.com:80/realestate/galleries/eastcamb/cambridgeresidential.jpg

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/8899/img7508ko3.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 06:57 PM

Two Financial Center, an office building going up right next to South Station Tower.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/briv1/nozoning.gif

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2484/img0369lb8.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 07:17 PM

BOSTON RENOVATIONS:

Boston has many buildings being renovated/converted into condos because many people want to live in Boston, the supply of new buildings is not enough!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/20070816-006.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/DSCF0574.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/xec_2007_0920014.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/xec_2007_1006011.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/xec_2007_1006018.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/20070809-001.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/xec_2007_1004006.jpg

This one's in Chinatown (they added two floors to the top):

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/xec_2007_1006016.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r289/trixecol/xec_2007_1004080.jpg

DrzBrooklynChulo90

December 24th, 2007, 08:55 PM

BarbaricManchurian

December 24th, 2007, 10:03 PM

^^

They are going to tear down the garage and build a tower (with a garage at the base) between 450-600 feet (150-200m).

DrzBrooklynChulo90

December 24th, 2007, 10:15 PM

OOO OK...sorry about that...GO RED SOX!!!

DrzBrooklynChulo90

December 24th, 2007, 10:18 PM

I admit...i am jealous about that 600 footer you Bostonians have U/C...it looks so nice!I wish that would've been built here in Baltimore.I LOVE IT!

Cojapo

December 27th, 2007, 01:24 AM

Here are some U/C updates:
Columbus Center
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/ColumbusCenter.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Picture066.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Picture065.jpg

The Clarendon
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/97-Clarendon-1.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Picture111.jpg

The W Hotel
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/WHotel.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Picture112.jpg

phillybud

December 28th, 2007, 08:55 PM

Kudos for Boston! Some really excellant projects going on there. There has always been a little bit of a rivalry between Boston and Philadelphia, but I think Boston is a great rival! Good luck!

PS, I'll take a cheesesteak over beans anyday!

BarbaricManchurian

December 29th, 2007, 06:52 AM

Scaffolding for the facade of the Boylston Street Apple Store has gone up. The store is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2008.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/2143947625_e2e78e2818_o.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

January 12th, 2008, 03:57 PM

45 Province Street is up to its 10th floor:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa205/jwebbs24/CIMG0017.jpg

Courtesy of user "Suffolk 83" at ArchBoston.com

vancouverite/to'er

January 12th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Wow, some very tastefully done smaller projects. Any other renderings for the supertall?

BarbaricManchurian

January 17th, 2008, 07:27 PM

One Kenmore is officially filed as a proposal with the City of Boston:

Winds of change for One Kenmore
After 10 years, latest plan emphasizes office space

By Thomas C. Palmer Jr., Globe Staff | January 17, 2008

After more than a decade of planning and major changes in size, use, and even location, the developer of the One Kenmore project near Fenway Park yesterday again filed plans with the city - this time reducing the number of residential units and adding a substantial amount of office space.

John Rosenthal, whose previous plans for a mixed-use development over the Turnpike between Kenmore Square and the ballpark emphasized residential use, with more than 600 condos or apartments, is bowing to the current market winds that are strong for commercial development but weak for housing.

He told the city he now wants to build almost 340,000 square feet of office space plus 100,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants - and only 282 residences. The housing is currently designed as rental apartments, but some of that could be converted to condominiums if the market rebounds, Rosenthal said.

The expected project cost is about $450 million.

Rosenthal's development has been in the works almost as long as the drawn-out Columbus Center, an other Turnpike air-rights project, which received its designation for four parcels above the highway east of Clarendon Street 11 years ago - but just started construction late last year.

One Kenmore evolved from an idea of a hotel and entertainment complex 10 years ago, to a $300 million complex with 29- and 23-story residential towers in 2003, to a more modest proposal that in recent iterations has been well-received by the community and embraced by the powerful Red Sox organization.

The Red Sox are a minority partner in One Kenmore. The New York Times Co., owner of the Globe, owns 17 percent of the company that owns the team.

In 2005, One Kenmore was relocated, from east of the Brookline Avenue bridge over the Turnpike to just west of it. With the Red Sox as partners, it will now be located along Beacon Street over the MBTA's Yawkey Commuter Rail station, on land and air space previously designated for team owners' use. "It is literally above and surrounding a regional commuter rail station," Rosenthal said yesterday, "reusing ugly surface parking lots." He said $12.5 million has been OK'd by the state for station improvements, work that could be done simultaneously by his contractor, Bovis/Lend Lease LMB Inc.

Rosenthal said his latest configuration represents a "dramatic site plan change," with the tower that is closest to low-rise Audubon Circle area reduced to seven floors. He also now intends to build towers of 22 and 10 floors. Months ago, Rosenthal had proposed towers of 20 and 17 floors; before that, his 2003 proposal for the location closer to Kenmore Square was for towers of 29 and 23 floors and five smaller buildings.

The One Kenmore plans, which must undergo Boston Redevelopment Authority scrutiny over the next year or so prior to construction, call for less total square footage than in previous proposals. In the current plan, One Kenmore would have almost 1.3 million square feet - but more than 500,000 of that would be for parking. The plan includes two garages, with a total of 1,360 parking spaces. About 660 of those would be for use by One Kenmore residents, tenants, and visitors. A public garage with about 700 spaces would serve the surrounding community, including workers in the nearby Longwood Medical Area.

Rosenthal said medical community workers and local business patrons would use the public spaces during the day; at night, Sox fans and residents would use them. One Kenmore is slated for 3 1/2 acres, about half of it over the Turnpike and half on land near Maitland Street.

Thomas C. Palmer Jr. can be reached at tpalmer@globe.com.

New render:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/7722a51b60_Kenmore_01172008.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

January 21st, 2008, 07:50 PM

Construction update for Charles River Park (aka West End Apartments), a high-rise apartment complex in the heart of Boston: (pics by me)

Overview of new construction: (new highrise in back, new 3 story row apartments in front)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0781.jpg

New park:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0782.jpg

Closeup of the new row houses:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0783.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0784.jpg

Workers working on the new highrise:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0787.jpg

Overview of the new highrise:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0788.jpg

The glass bridge on the bottom will be the most expensive apartment (with 1,111 square meters, 10,000 square feet):

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0790.jpg

Proof that it's Charles River Apartments:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0791.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0792.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

January 21st, 2008, 08:12 PM

Massachusetts General Hospital is building a new building "which will address specific needs of the hospital’s emergency services, radiation oncology, radiology, inpatient and outpatient surgery and related support procedures, and acute and intensive care inpatient capacity." (http://www.mghgifts.org/areas.asp?id=capital)

Pics by me (renders by MGH):

Renders:

http://www.mghgifts.org/images/building_feb07_1.jpg

http://www.mghgifts.org/images/building_feb07_2.jpg

http://www.mghgifts.org/images/building_feb07_3.jpg

http://www.mghgifts.org/images/building_feb07_4.jpg

Project notification:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0794.jpg

Construction site overview (demolishing historic buildings in front, recladding ones in back):

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0795.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0796.jpg

Close-ups of the recladding:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0797.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0798.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0799.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0800.jpg

This building will be demolished shortly, you see that it's prepped for demolition:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0801.jpg

Buildings already demolished:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0802.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

January 23rd, 2008, 03:47 AM

New renders of Two Financial Center:

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2747/img0476su6.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3176/img0477df4.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

January 23rd, 2008, 04:11 AM

New Wheelock College campus center (http://wheelock.shawmut.com/):

Renders:

http://wheelock.shawmut.com/images/section_home.jpg

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7913/img0182qe0.jpg

Construction pic:

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/6623/img0184xx0.jpg

Construction webcam:

http://www.earthcam.net/images/def5951b7eff54448a1b88d18a96988a/csl1aw.jpg

pics by user "kz1000ps" at ArchBoston.com

BarbaricManchurian

January 23rd, 2008, 04:18 AM

New Emmanuel College Academic Science Center:

Render:

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6882/img0191te4.jpg

Construction pics:

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/1843/img0188dn7.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6506/img0190th5.jpg

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5743/img0189wr1.jpg

pics by user "kz1000ps" at ArchBoston.com

Beiruti

January 23rd, 2008, 05:29 AM

How soon will construction begin at Downtown Crossing? As of today, no real activity is noticeable from street-level...

Cojapo

January 23rd, 2008, 04:55 PM

How soon will construction begin at Downtown Crossing? As of today, no real activity is noticeable from street-level...
Most of the work is interior. They have started a little on the outside.
Pic courtesy of kz1000ps from www.archboston.com.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/L1050396.jpg

Cojapo

January 23rd, 2008, 05:07 PM

Here are some updates:
All pics courtesy of kz1000ps from www.archboston.com

Archstone-Smith:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/ArchstoneSmith.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/ArchstoneSmith1.jpg

Russia Wharf:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/RussiaWharf3-1.jpg

NovaWolverine

January 24th, 2008, 02:07 AM

Great projects, Boston is looking good!

BeestonLad

January 24th, 2008, 01:53 PM

Nice thread, how far along is South Station tower now? I priced some of that building last year when I was in Boston, will be good to see it rise! :cheers:

BarbaricManchurian

January 25th, 2008, 12:40 AM

^^

Prep work is going on now, it will start to rise in Summer 2008.

Cojapo

February 2nd, 2008, 05:53 AM

New rendering for The Clarendon:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/TheClarendonnewrender.jpg
And Russia Wharf:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/russia_wharf_2008.jpg
One Franklin/Filenes Tower:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Filene_Tower___Franklin.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Filene_Tower___Washington.jpg
Filene's Prep:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/filenes.jpg
The almost completed Mandarin Oriental:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Mandarin.jpg

February 3rd, 2008, 02:53 AM

WOW i need to get to boston again:banana:

Natusya

February 3rd, 2008, 03:11 AM

I love these projects. How exciting. I would love to see more residential highrise buildings. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

What is the history behind the name "Russia Wharf"?

BarbaricManchurian

February 3rd, 2008, 07:07 PM

^^

Russian ships docked there and stored their products in the warehouses at Russia Wharf (vice versa too, american products bound for russia were stored there also), hence the name.

Cojapo

February 5th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Here is a new rendering for the W Hotel, currently under construction:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/w-hotel.jpg
And Russia Wharf, also U/C:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/russia_wharf4-_2.jpg
Pics from Boston02124 on www.archboston.com

Taylorhoge

February 5th, 2008, 10:40 PM

these projects look amazing any other prominant buildings in Downtown that would establish a larger skyline have the finished putting trees in for the new underground expressway?

Cojapo

February 5th, 2008, 11:05 PM

these projects look amazing any other prominant buildings in Downtown that would establish a larger skyline have the finished putting trees in for the new underground expressway?

The tallest of them all is South Station Tower. That should start to rise by summer time. That is the only one that will make an impact. The next in height is One Franklin/Filene's Tower, though that one wont make an impact on the skyline due to it's location.
From what I understand, the depth from the surface to the underground highway in some sections is too shallow for trees. There are some, but for the most part, it's pretty open.

Cojapo

February 6th, 2008, 05:05 AM

Stuart and Tremont-Not sure the name, but a new 14 story, 72 unit mid-rise. This is going across the street from the W Hotel currently U/C:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/StuartandTremont.jpg

Beware

February 6th, 2008, 07:11 AM

:cheers1: THIS city has, SUCH, masterful skill in mixing old and new structures!

zzibit

February 6th, 2008, 07:29 AM

Cojapo, do you know when owners will be allowed to move into their condos in Archstone?
Great updates btw. Keep them coming :)

Cojapo

February 6th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Cojapo, do you know when owners will be allowed to move into their condos in Archstone?
Great updates btw. Keep them coming :)

If they aren't already, I would imagine real soon. The building is almost complete.
And Thanks! I will.

BeestonLad

February 6th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Cool, any news on the 349m tower yet or a timetable of when we can expect to hear something? has it been fomally proposed?

BarbaricManchurian

February 6th, 2008, 11:33 PM

^^

You mean Winthrop Square? That is proposed and you will hear more in 2009 when the parking garage at the tower's site shuts down.

BeestonLad

February 7th, 2008, 12:44 AM

Oh ok hopefully it gets permission. Do you think Boston will ever bridge the gap between downtown crossing skyline and the john hancock, prudential etc or will they always remain 2 separate clusters?

zzibit

February 7th, 2008, 01:03 AM

^^ I doubt it at least for the near future. City hall and all those annoying neighborhood orgs are so damn conservative when it comes to preservation. Our city has got to embrace more bold and futuristic projects. I am sick of boxy Prudentials.

Cojapo

February 7th, 2008, 01:28 AM

IMO, I think that you are slowly starting to see that gap fill in a little.
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/2213953732_6a2531a1dd_o.jpg-thanks to burislav for this pic.
To the right of the Hancock, the red crane is The Clarendon, at about 330'. To the right, over the highway will be The Columbus Center, at 400'. Then going up in the background all on the right side of JHT will be the W Hotel, about 310', the Residences at Kensington, about 300', then possibly 29 Kingston, 325'. Then you'll just be able to see SST over One Financial, as well as Russia Wharf just to the left, at 345'. On the left side of JHT will be One Franklin at 495', then 45 Province, the yellow crane, at 325'. Density!! I love it!

BeestonLad

February 7th, 2008, 02:19 AM

BeestonLad

February 7th, 2008, 02:22 AM

also what is this south bay development mentioned at http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b38777? Is it still around?

palindrome

February 7th, 2008, 03:32 AM

unfortunately, i think it is dead. ^^

BarbaricManchurian

February 7th, 2008, 04:55 AM

Nice pic I have a similar one from my trip up the prudential. Will be pretty cool with all those buildings completed and hopefully some big ones (250m +) scattered about too, just in time for when I come back in a few years! Whats the yellow crane at downtown crossing? Is that for that building opposite kennedys pub? Hows that one coming along?

IMO, I think that you are slowly starting to see that gap fill in a little.
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/2213953732_6a2531a1dd_o.jpg-thanks to burislav for this pic.
To the right of the Hancock, the red crane is The Clarendon, at about 330'. To the right, over the highway will be The Columbus Center, at 400'. Then going up in the background all on the right side of JHT will be the W Hotel, about 310', the Residences at Kensington, about 300', then possibly 29 Kingston, 325'. Then you'll just be able to see SST over One Financial, as well as Russia Wharf just to the left, at 345'. On the left side of JHT will be One Franklin at 495', then 45 Province, the yellow crane, at 325'. Density!! I love it!

If you still don't get the message, it's this: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/45_province01.jpg (one of the best designed residential towers of Boston. fits in, yet still has modern design)

BarbaricManchurian

February 7th, 2008, 04:56 AM

also what is this south bay development mentioned at http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b38777? Is it still around?

There hasn't been news on it in a while, and plans for the site have since shifted to low-rise development and parks. This high-rise plan hasn't been talked about since 2004.

BeestonLad

February 7th, 2008, 12:44 PM

If you still don't get the message, it's this: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/45_province01.jpg (one of the best designed residential towers of Boston. fits in, yet still has modern design)

lol sorry im terrible for just skimming through writing! :cheers:

BarbaricManchurian

February 17th, 2008, 05:08 PM

Here's some more pics of the Mass General Hospital Building for the Third Century demolition of old buildings by me (sorry for the bad image quality, most are heavily zoomed and at night):

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0916.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0915.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0914.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0913.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0910.jpg

Seems like they're not recladding the brick buildings like I said earlier, but deconstructing them.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0909.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0908.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0907.jpg

And a bonus shot from the other end of the parking garage where I took these pics:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_0917.jpg

Cojapo

February 26th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Some updates courtesy of some good people on www.archboston.com.

Filene's: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/FilenesFeb23.jpg
Fan Pier: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/FanPierFeb23.jpg
Columbus Center: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/ColumbusCenterFeb23.jpg
The Clarendon http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/ClarendonFeb23.jpg
BU Dorm Tower: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/BUFeb23.jpg
Avenir: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/AvenirFeb23.jpg
45 Province: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/45ProvinceFeb231.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/45ProvinceFeb23.jpg

unvrsty07

February 27th, 2008, 12:31 AM

Those are some of the best proposals for university dorm architecture I have ever seen, damn that is bad ass lol!

BarbaricManchurian

March 3rd, 2008, 09:30 PM

New infill at Jackson Square, in the south side of Boston (border of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury, near the Jackson Square metro station)

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/jackson/Jackson_Pedestrian.jpg

EVERYTHING in beige here is new infill, creating tons of density in one of the less dense areas of Boston.

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/jackson/1542_R_Columbus_Ave_DYS.jpg

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/270_centre/270_centre_sketch.jpg

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/270_centre/270_centre_back.jpg

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/270_centre/270_centre_wise.jpg

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/jackson/225_Centre_Street.jpg

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/jackson/225_Centre_Street_shops.jpg

http://historichydesquare.org/images/jackson/1531_Columbus_Ave.jpg

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/jackson/1562_Columbus_Ave.jpg

http://www.historichydesquare.org/images/jackson/1562_Columbus_Ave_2.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

March 3rd, 2008, 09:35 PM

Demolition of old buildings for new Filene's tower:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/L1050562.jpg

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Cojapo

March 20th, 2008, 09:05 PM

Copley Place to grow; 47-story tower planned over Neiman Marcus
March 20, 2008 12:25 PM

Copley Place owner Simon Property Group told Boston city officials today that it plans to expand the Neiman Marcus store and luxury shops there and build residential condominiums in a new, 47-story tower.

"The expansion of Neiman Marcus and the specialty shops will ensure the City of Boston's retail pre-eminence within the entire metropolitan region," Simon, based in Indianapolis, said in a press release.

The filing provides details of previously announced plans for Copley Place's final large structure.

The expansion will include a complete renovation of the 115,000-square-foot Neiman Marcus store and an addition of 54,000 square feet. An additional 60,000 square feet of expansion will include new retail shops and restaurant space and a "public winter garden," which will replace the existing Stuart Street plaza.

Residences will take the form of 300 luxury condominiums with 24-hour concierge service, plus a health facility, spa, and residents' library, Simon said.

The first four floors of the tower will be commercial and residential space, topped by 43 floors of residential. The 47-story tower will be slightly smaller than the 52-story Prudential Tower and the 60-story John Hancock Tower, both located nearby in the Back Bay.

Elkus|Manfredi Architects of Bostonis the design firm. The project is forecast to bring 250 new permanent jobs.

No additional parking space is to be built; the new tower is across the street from the MBTA's Back Bay Station.

Copley Place was built in the 1980s on air space over the Massachusetts Turnpike and on a former railroad yard. According to its website, the Back Bay shopping complex houses about 75 stores, including Barneys New York, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry.

Simon Property Group bills itself as the largest public US real estate company, with regional malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, and international properties.

It controls 257 million square feet in all.
(By Thomas C. Palmer, Globe staff)

No renderings as of yet. This will be built in the gap between the John Hancock and Prudential Towers.
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/Picture097.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

March 20th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Here's a rendering of the new 47 story Copley Place tower, that unfortunately only shows the base:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/cop.jpg

And here's a render showing off my photoship skillz l0l:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/cop-1.jpg

Beiruti

March 21st, 2008, 04:42 PM

How many floors is the Prudential tower?

BarbaricManchurian

March 21st, 2008, 06:55 PM

^^52 floors, but it's much taller since it's an office tower with higher ceilings.

BarbaricManchurian

March 21st, 2008, 07:07 PM

Here's the super-high resolution render of (unfortunately only) the base of this tower:

http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/New%20Copley%20tower.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

March 31st, 2008, 01:28 AM

Construction update (all pics by me):

The Clarendon:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_1396.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_1397.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_1398.jpg

W Hotel

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/wpanorama.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_1401.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b96/fccDaniel/IMG_1402.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

March 31st, 2008, 01:29 AM

Columbus Center on hold :(

Pike tower plan stalls
Builder seeks 18-month delay
By Scott Van Voorhis
Friday, March 28, 2008

An $800 million luxury hotel and condo tower slated to be built on a deck over the Massachusetts Turnpike has hit another snag, this one potentially fatal.

The developers of Columbus Center, which would cover an ugly highway canyon between the Back Bay and South End, have halted work and are requesting a break for as long as 18 months in construction.

The project’s financial backers, which include multibillion-dollar California pension CalPERS, were ready to push ahead with construction of the $220 million-plus air-rights deck over the highway, said spokesman Alan Eisner.

But for the project to move forward, the state has to offer a guarantee of its own that $35 million in promised loan and grant assistance will also be coming through, he said.

So far, that hasn’t happened, prompting the Columbus Center development team, headed by Hub housing mogul Arther Winn, to step back, Eisner said.

The delay is just the latest for Columbus Center, first proposed 11 years ago and subject to years of regulatory reviews, community meetings and intense debate.

“In any other city, this would have been built and occupied right now,” said David Begelfer, head of the local chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. “It will end up being a gem for the city. I would like the government to step forward and make this happen.”

However, officials at the Massachusetts Turnpike have not yet decided whether to grant the 18-month moratorium.

If so, Alan LeBovidge, the Turnpike’s executive director, indicated it would require another round of negotiations and stipulations to keep the project on track.

“I don’t want to be 200 years old by the time this one goes up,” he said.

Others want Columbus Center developers put on a much shorter leash.

State Rep. Marty Walz (D-Back Bay) contends a three-month moratorium would be more appropriate. If the developers can’t get their financial house in order, the project should be put out to bid again, she argued.

“They have had the development rights for this for over 10 years,” Walz said. “We need to be able to make a decision on whether they are going to be able to do this. We need to fish or cut bait on this project.”

Meanwhile, Patrick administration officials are not offering any guarantees yet on the $35 million the Columbus Center developers contend they need.

“No final decisions have been made on state funding,” said spokeswoman Kofi Jones.

http://www.bostonherald.com/business/real_estate/view.bg?articleid=1083331

BarbaricManchurian

April 8th, 2008, 08:29 PM

45 Province getting tall:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m306/bostonman2006/4-5-08Avenir1026.jpg

alphachapmtl

May 11th, 2008, 12:11 AM

Any forthcoming tower higher than what's there already?

Cojapo

May 11th, 2008, 01:11 AM

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/IMG_3443.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/cojapo/IMG_3471.jpg
Today by me

BarbaricManchurian

May 14th, 2008, 02:22 AM

Apple store near completion (opens 6PM thursday); you can't argue that it looks damn STUNNING!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2490246681_a8e5d9ab30_b.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

May 26th, 2008, 11:45 PM

A couple of new updates this week:

West End Apartments (formerly Charles River Park) new construction near completion:

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/901/img7031ie6.jpg

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3527/img7072fs8.jpg

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/2139/img7079bf0.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5210/img7088dp6.jpg

New Northeastern dorms (look hideous :( )

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3531/img0198th5.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8748/img0199hp9.jpg

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New BU dorms (look a lot better than that Northeastern crap!)

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BarbaricManchurian

May 26th, 2008, 11:47 PM

And the lowrise update:

Battery Wharf nearing completion:

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5567/yes026pe5.jpg

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7565/yes031yf6.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3372/yes042bd6.jpg

DShoost88

June 22nd, 2008, 01:50 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen of skyscraper city, I introduce to you my 100+ photo-tour of the currently u/c mid-rise project at Northeastern University, the 1200-bed housing and mixed-use wonder: Parcel 18.

And here... we... GO!

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Please, feel free to shoot me any questions you have about the project. The tour was EXTREMELY informative, and frankly going on a tour like this really gives you an even greater appreciation for the detail and craftsmanship that goes into under-taking such a large project (and to think this is only a mid-rise, compared to what's going on in major cities around the globe).

BarbaricManchurian

June 22nd, 2008, 02:40 AM

^^Nice job, the white exterior looks nice and quite tall, but the brown part is a major letdown, it looks ultra cheap. Of course, most here don't care about the interior, just the exterior but if the interior is great, that's a nice bonus!

Also, a little problem: some of your image tags aren't complete, you need to finish them to post them. I'll post them for now, if you post them later I'll edit them out.

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stewartrama

July 7th, 2008, 03:16 PM

*sigh* i wish NY was a little more like boston, ie: beacon hill, back bay *sigh*

bostons a great city, beautiful, with a timeless sense.

mbuildings

July 7th, 2008, 04:33 PM

stunning projects !!!!!

BarbaricManchurian

July 8th, 2008, 08:24 PM

Boston's skyline is much bigger than you think!

http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/3946/img3372hd1.jpg

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BarbaricManchurian

July 8th, 2008, 08:25 PM

New 28 story tower in Downtown Crossing announced:

New Downtown Crossing development proposed
July 8, 2008 12:19 PM

A New York developer today unveiled plans for a $200 million housing-retail development in Downtown Crossing, a key milestone in the city’s effort to revitalize the central shopping district.

Midwood Management Corp., which has quietly acquired several properties in the neighborhood over the past few years, said it plans to build 200 units of luxury apartments, in addition to three floors of retail space at the corner of Bromfield and Washington streets. The company, which plans to file formal plans with the Boston Redevelopment Authority this week, said it hopes to begin construction in 2010.

The privately owned developer owns 100 properties spanning more than 3.5 million square feet nationwide, but the development would be its first for the Boston area. The company said it hopes to begin construction in 2010.
(By Todd Wallack, Globe Staff)

http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2008/07/new_downtown_cr.html

BarbaricManchurian

July 8th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Fan Pier crane finally up:

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303 Third St, Cambridge:

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New MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) buildings in Cambridge:

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New plaza in Cambridge:

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W Hotel:

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Two Boston streetscape pics:

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45 Province has topped out, Columbus Center is asking for more public funding but probably not getting it (currently stalled), the Clarendon is rising at the 7th floor (35 floor tower), the Apple store opened, relocating City Hall is going nowhere, south station tower is delayed some more (early 2009 start, it keeps getting pushed back, 700 feet), west end apartments new construction has opened; Boston is truly on the rise!

BarbaricManchurian

July 8th, 2008, 08:35 PM

*sigh* i wish NY was a little more like boston, ie: beacon hill, back bay *sigh*

bostons a great city, beautiful, with a timeless sense.

Boston has so many amazing parts, even in the lesser known parts, Allston is nice to walk around, unexpected density but so many nice streetcar suburbs, row houses, densly packed 3 deckers; the South End has ultra dense row houses, Boston is North America's city of pure density!

Tim999

July 8th, 2008, 10:19 PM

I'm content when I see all these photos from Boston, but someone must happen to designed "New Northeastern dorms" and built it - according to me the architecture of this building is horrible. The substancial mistake for city council was to give a building permit. More responsibility for city image!

BarbaricManchurian

July 9th, 2008, 01:14 AM

^^They were rushed through because the city was going to revoke the usage rights for the parcel if they didn't build something soon, and it got special favors since its an LEED-certified (green) building. Anyway its not located in the center, but it will stand out as an ugly landmark for Northeastern University. Boston University's new high rise dorms look much better, and many other colleges are building highrises that look good, but NEU dropped the ball on this :ohno:.

BarbaricManchurian

July 9th, 2008, 01:37 AM

Updated article on new 28-story tower in Downtown Crossing:

New Downtown Crossing development proposed
July 8, 2008 12:19 PM

A New York developer plans to build a $200 million housing-retail development in Downtown Crossing, a key milestone in the city’s effort to revitalize the central shopping district, Mayor Thomas M. Menino said today.

Midwood Management Corp. said it plans to build 200 luxury apartments, in addition to three floors of retail space at the corner of Bromfield and Washington streets, where it has acquired several buildings.

The development would replace buildings that are currently home to several stores, including Payless ShoeSource and City Sports.

The company, which is expected to file formal plans for the 28-story building with the Boston Redevelopment Authority this week, said it hopes to begin construction in 2010.

"We believe rental housing has a role in downtown Boston's continuing growth," said Paul Davis, a senior vice president of privately owned Midwood Management. "We looked at condos, but we think rental housing is more appropriate for us."

Menino used the news to highlight the stream of development projects underway in Boston. He said that there are $4 billion in projects under way.

"Despite the national economic (slowdown), Boston's economy is strong," Menino said.

Midwood Management, which generally keeps a low profile, owns 100 properties with more than 3.5 million square feet nationwide, but the development would be the firm's first for the Boston area.

Midwood Management normally retains properties that it develops, rather than selling them to other investors, and it plans to do the same with the project proposed for Downtown Crossing.

Davis, the Midwood Management executive, said that the firm hopes to work with several tenants, including City Sports and the Bromfield Pen Shop, to accommodate them in the new building, which is expected to have 60,000 square feet allocated to retail space.

"We will try to accommodate tenants if we can," Davis said. "There will be new tenants and there will be relocation of tenants."
(By Todd Wallack, Globe staff)

http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2008/07/new_downtown_cr.html

BarbaricManchurian

July 9th, 2008, 06:28 PM

The Clarendon:

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1330 Boylston:

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DShoost88

July 16th, 2008, 04:24 AM

The following images and info pertains to a planned 47-story upper-class condominium tower to go up at Copley Place in Boston, right above the Neiman Marcus (which is to be expanded). The project's proposed height is 579' and is to be located at the southeast corner of Dartmouth and Stuart Street. I'll apologize now for the quality.

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Back in my day... (about 1981)... this is what "Copley Place" looked like.
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Lastly, although I entered the meeting late, I took the following notes from the last half an hour of questions. (NOTE: '-' indicates community member asking question; '+' indicates knowledgeable person behind the project committee answering it)

BRA meeting
47-floor condo for Copley

-some concern over winter garden... Getting rid of open air space.
+opinion that the plaza is under-utilized, architect believes glass provides plenty of "open space" to the plaza... May be more inviting. More a garden, more vegetation, all about curb appeal. Lighting is important, sidewalk cafe is good for this space.
-guy thinks garden looks "weak, not good for people"; concerned about long term effects to SW corridor park.
+The team welcomes the guy's comments, but agrees they need to discuss further.
-(last question) Kurt sees pos and neg potential with this sight. What's the community's levarage with site? Maids quarters don't count as affordable housing... This shouldn't be all about the big boys $$$. South endies are conceded about the narrow sidewalks.--> improve the sidewalk, a lot of concern over little details.
+CAC will get into more detail with community. Detailing of sidewalk requires more input from community.
+Pro-development dude doesn't think a super-rich condo is necessary. If this is for Neiman Marcus, then just leave it to Neiman. Talks schematics of street-width, how it's very, very close to the street. If you're talking value for the bldg, u need height, which leaves a big question mark.
-Gene is concerned about aesthetics, community events, and the arts...
+They will proceed over the next few meetings to address those details.

BarbaricManchurian

July 16th, 2008, 03:09 PM

Here's some more renders of the Copley Place tower, from archboston by kz100ps

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DShoost88

July 30th, 2008, 03:39 AM

For all the Apple nuts out there, I took this one earlier of the Boylston Apple Store.
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NorthaBmore

August 13th, 2008, 11:34 PM

When is the Trans National Place going to begin construction

mike7743

August 14th, 2008, 01:09 AM

Boston is considered beautiful? by whom? I lived in Boston for years and it is basically one of the oldest and ugliest cities in North America. it has a third class subway system for a world class city. the streets are laughable especially in the downtown area and makes you wonder if you're indeed North America or in some other country. it is by far the least American looking city there is. they say it looks a lot like London, now I've never been to London but if it does look like Boston then I'll pass. now Cambridge on the other hand is much better.

BarbaricManchurian

August 14th, 2008, 03:14 AM

DShoost88

August 15th, 2008, 07:05 AM

Boston is considered beautiful? by whom? I lived in Boston for years and it is basically one of the oldest and ugliest cities in North America.

Hmm... I think you're right. Boston is just so old:

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I suppose it does make me wonder if I'm in North America:

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But as I always say: To each their own. :drunk:

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Frankly, I couldn't be happier in another city in North America. I would turn down any skyscraper-canyon-laden, mediterranean-climatic, culturally-deprived, sprawling-suburban-wasteland North American City any day if it meant I could hop a ride for $1.70 on Boston's third-class Green Line "T" Trolley in the world class city that has taken no time for me to call home.

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

city_thing

August 15th, 2008, 11:18 AM

I think Boston would be the most interesting city in North America. I love the old architecture, it's really stunning. Boston looks so beautiful and interesting, I'd love to visit one day.

Plus the accent is pure sex.

mike7743

August 15th, 2008, 08:47 PM

^^this isn't the correct thread to discuss Boston's beautifulness/uglyness. You didn't provide any evidence saying why it's ugly; yes the subway does suck; "laughable" streets? wtf does that mean? And yes, it doesn't look "American", but that contributes to its uniqueness and that's why millions of tourists visit it every year, if people wanted a generic American city, they can go to Fresno, or Los Angeles. Not looking stereotypically North American is a plus, the point of visiting Boston is to get a unique experience, including wondering whether you are in another continent! Boston's uniqueness is very beautiful, and while the development process is ridiculously slow, you can't really bash the existing built environment. Cambridge is almost the same as Boston, I don't see much differences that would make you think it's better.

people don't come to Boston to see narrow streets, old buildings and people with bad accents. people visit Boston because of it's historical significance. they go to Boston common and follow the freedom trail, see the state house, do a bus tour e.t.c. Boston's beauty isn't the reason why people attracted to it since it doesn't have any but rather what Boston meant to our country in general.

Frankly, I couldn't be happier in another city in North America. I would turn down any skyscraper-canyon-laden, mediterranean-climatic, culturally-deprived, sprawling-suburban-wasteland North American City any day if it meant I could hop a ride for $1.70 on Boston's third-class Green Line "T" Trolley in the world class city that has taken no time for me to call home.

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

I'm just laughing at your post here. lol @ you posting pictures of a block of copley square to show how modern/beautiful Boston is. I lived in Boston for a long time and I know Boston in and out but now I'm happy that I moved away from that place. hey I'm not saying Boston is horrible but it isn't a city one should take pride on (especially considering it's status you would expect it to be a lot better than it is) so there is no need to get defensive here, on the bright side things could have been worse. hopefully Menino and his team get their stuff together and put Boston back on the map again.

Boston needs to follow in Chicago's footsteps and change it's looks in such a short time, as it shown here.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=678912

DShoost88

August 16th, 2008, 12:41 AM

^^ Again, Mike7743: To each their own. :drunk:

BarbaricManchurian

August 16th, 2008, 01:07 AM

people don't come to Boston to see narrow streets, old buildings and people with bad accents. people visit Boston because of it's historical significance. they go to Boston common and follow the freedom trail, see the state house, do a bus tour e.t.c. Boston's beauty isn't the reason why people attracted to it since it doesn't have any but rather what Boston meant to our country in general.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=678912

I'm pretty sure there there are some architectural tourists, and tourists from Europe do like the narrow streets, "quaint" accents, etc... Tourists come back from Boston saying how "charming" and "cute" it is, and part of that charming and cuteness is the beautiful narrow streets. Boston is unrivled in the United States with having a dense urban fabric except by New York and Philadelphia, and Boston's is the most Euro-style with large beautiful mid-rise neighborhoods. Yes, Boston should change faster but that's because of the bureaucracy, I wish the permitting process wasn't so maddeningly slow. There is a part of Boston you may like in 10-15 years, the Seaport, it is finally developing and it will have the wide streets and grid pattern you like.
Third-world subway is gradually getting better with more money from increased ridership, and extensive (albeit ultra slow) renovations of many stations. The main problem is one of money, the government doesn't seem to want to fund it, its main funding is 20% of the sales tax.

Gonzalo90uy

August 16th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Boston is wonderful. I love its oldest buildings!

BarbaricManchurian

August 17th, 2008, 12:03 AM

Jacob Wirth's tower, proposed:

Plan: Bar is Wirth keeping
No demo of historic building
By Jay Fitzgerald | Wednesday, July 30, 2008 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Business & Markets

Part of the historic Jacob Wirth building on Stuart Street won’t be torn down after all.

A second developer has stepped in with a new proposal to build a 24-story, 252,000-square-foot retail and office tower on what is now a parking lot next to the famed German restaurant and bar.

The head of Eastat Realty Capital LLC, which hopes to start construction on the $140 million project by next year, said community opposition to an earlier plan to demolish portions of the 140-year-old Jacob Wirth building convinced him to avoid changes at the adjoining 31-37 Stuart Street site.

“We didn’t want to deal with the resistance,” said Eastat’s Eamon O’Marah. “We think we have a great project now.”

In 2006, Weston Associates proposed building a 108-room hotel, 181 residential units and 219 parking spaces at the two-parcel site. The plan would have knocked down the back side of Jacob Wirth and eventually replaced its kitchen.

Weston later backed out of the plan, citing market woes.

But many critics made it clear they didn’t want to see the Jacob Wirth building touched, O’Marah said.

Though Eastat will “control the site” of Jacob Wirth under the current development agreement, Kevin Fitzgerald will continue to own and operate the restaurant, O’Marah said.

Plans for the new complex include 170 parking places and retail space and a cafe on the first two floors. Entrances would be on Stuart Street in the front and LaGrange Street, which is also home to strip club Centerfolds, in the back, O’Marah said.

Financing has not yet been secured.

There will also be a public “winter garden” on the first two floors and six roof gardens for drainage, environmental and aesthetic purposes, O’Marah said.

The city needs to approve the proposal.
Article URL: http://www.bostonherald.com/business...icleid=1109914

http://multimedia.heraldinteractive.com/images/4a55a5aec7_ltp_stuart07302008.jpg

This is the site where it will be built:

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3291.jpg

BarbaricManchurian

August 17th, 2008, 12:23 AM

Construction update:

W Hotel:

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3282.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3285.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3288.jpg

IMG]http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/8593/img7851xu0.jpg[/IMG]

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/2426/img7852my7.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3315/img7853mg5.jpg

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/9097/img7854ux1.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3696/img7855tw6.jpg

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/3169/img7858qk4.jpg

Columbus Center on hold...

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3337.jpg

Russia Wharf:

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/582/img7888sa9.jpg

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5569/img7892qz7.jpg

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6163/img7893hg2.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3316.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3317.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3318.jpg

Two International Center:

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9027/img7889wo4.jpg

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/1196/img7890mt5.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk287/JackoffJones/IMG_3312.jpg

45 Province:

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8179/img7869qt6.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4580/img7870ml4.jpg

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/8120/img7871as4.jpg

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8426/img7874ih7.jpg

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2478/img7941yb7.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/320/img8061az3.jpg

The Clarendon:

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6122/img7829vy0.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3015/img7831dt2.jpg

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/8236/img7848ht3.jpg

Fan Pier:

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/9914/img7894sy1.jpg

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/9995/img7907lp0.jpg

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6655/img7909is6.jpg

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9489/img7910ca2.jpg

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/2323/img7911jh4.jpg

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8915/img7912bj2.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6139/img7908lw0.jpg

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2318/img7936df9.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1567/img7928qh7.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4771/img7935az2.jpg

Battery Wharf nearing completion:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5503/img8020ih0.jpg

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4331/img8021ps5.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5567/img8023oh3.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/2795/img8025lb5.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5079/img8026fr3.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/8714/img8027wp2.jpg

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/5820/img8030zs4.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8525/img8031te6.jpg

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7088/img8033la5.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/889/img8037bg4.jpg

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/5070/img8039xk0.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2220/img8032ir5.jpg

Avenir:

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/596/img8051do9.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3748/img8052wv7.jpg

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/9395/img8053st5.jpg

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8160/img8054cr4.jpg

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7670/img8055ss6.jpg

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2734/img8057zu2.jpg

And finally, renders of new towers for the Prudential Center!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008056.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008051.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008056.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008054.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008052.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008053.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008055.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008057.jpg

Thanks for checking this monster update, probably a bit too big lol ;)

NorthaBmore

September 4th, 2008, 12:59 AM

Boston is considered beautiful? by whom? I lived in Boston for years and it is basically one of the oldest and ugliest cities in North America. it has a third class subway system.

You think boston is ugly? I live and Baltimore and I think boston is incredibly beautiful compared to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. In my opinion it's comparable to washingtonDC. It's very different than DC, but comparable. I would rate the NE
1. NYC
2. BOS or DC
3. HARTFORD
4. PHILA
5. BMORE
6. PROVIDENCE

NorthaBmore

September 4th, 2008, 01:09 AM

it has a third class subway system for a world class city.

Be thankful for what you have
http://subway.umka.org/maps/boston.gif

compare this to philadelphia:
http://www.urbanrail.net/am/phil/philadelphia-map.gif

or especially baltimore:
http://www.urbanrail.net/am/balt/baltimore-map.gif

and you've got a great subway system

tmac14wr

September 4th, 2008, 01:15 AM

I know that the T isn't perfect...but I certainly wouldn't call it 3rd world. What American cities have better subway systems? NYC, Chicago, DC? Maybe? I know NYC definitely does, but I can't really think of many others that wipe the floor with the T....mainly because no one rides the subway outside of the Northeast/Rustbelt.

Are you simply talking about the aesthetic appearance of the T, or the actual coverage of it?

BarbaricManchurian

September 4th, 2008, 07:26 AM

I'd have to say the Green line "B" is quite poor, third-world standards are actually quite high so the T has a lot to look up to. Anyway, what other major city has commuter ferries? The T has more modes of transportation than most other rapid transit systems, so the quality and coverage is quite good. However, the stations look like shit, but most of them are being renovated. Wait 5 or so years (of course the construction is ultra slow), you'll have a different perspective. Besides, the worst of the T doesn't even come close to normal conditions on New York Subway, that truly is an experience in itself.

The T goes through some very beautiful places, look at this picture (it's a 1940s refurbrished trolly, beautiful and one of the many diverse modes of transportation), it is pure New England beauty:

http://images.nycsubway.org/i35000/img_35584.jpg

The stations themselves may not be so good, but the price, coverage, and service are great, making it one of the best rapid transit systems for a city of this size (~1.5 million covered by the T).

NorthaBmore

September 6th, 2008, 01:36 AM

Charles/MGH station is really nice looking imo.

reittrader

September 6th, 2008, 04:40 AM

I've lived in NYC, Boston and DC and I would rate the cities in that order, with Boston and DC a close call.

NorthaBmore

September 8th, 2008, 01:09 PM

I'm from baltimore and the Back Bay is so big compared to our Mt.Vernon

Buyckske Ruben

April 22nd, 2009, 10:07 AM

http://archpaper.com/uploads/image/C+F_OneCongress.jpg

A major Boston developer has proposed replacing one of Boston’s biggest eyesores with one of the largest, greenest developments in city history. The Raymond Property Company has filed a proposal with the city for One Congress Street, a four-million-square-foot office, residential, and retail development. The project would redefine the skyline, with two towers reaching 42 and 52 stories that rise from a series of smaller buildings intended to mask their scale. The developer selected Cook + Fox as designer from a shortlist of five notable firms.

If realized, One Congress will replace the Government Center Garage, a 150-foot-tall, two-football-field-long concrete bunker that spans Congress Street and slices the Haymarket area in two. Like its Brutalist neighbor City Hall, the garage was designed by Kallmann, McKinnell & Knowles.

http://archpaper.com/uploads/GovtCenterGarage.jpg

LINK: http://archpaper.com/e-board_rev.asp?News_ID=3268

DZH22

August 20th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Boston needs some updates... I've got them. Now excuse me while I bump this thread to the next page.

DZH22

August 20th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Bump

DZH22

August 20th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Ok here are some Boston updates, all as of August 19th.

First off Boston has a brand new trio of 300 footers.

We have 45 Province Street...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2235.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2257.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2068.jpg

looks nice until you see the abomination facing the common...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2258.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2267.jpg

Then there is the W Hotel finishing up

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2261.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2274.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2275.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2284.jpg

Also The Clarendon, 336 feet, just basically waiting to unveil the crown at this point

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2290.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2340.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2291.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2289.jpg

Next there is the first Fan Pier building finishing up

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2102.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2187.jpg

and the addition to the Tufts Medical Center also finishing up

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2271.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2269.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2122.jpg

Then Mass General has a new building, probably about topped off

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2049.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2330.jpg

Last but not least is a new ~400 foot tower being built over Russia Wharf, on top of an old Warehouse style building

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2084.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2097.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2112.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2180.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2211.jpg

Oh and for those of you wondering about the status of the 495 foot tower at Filenes in Downtown Crossing... it's still a giant hole in the ground!!!

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2254.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2255.jpg

Luo

September 12th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Boston is considered beautiful? by whom? I lived in Boston for years and it is basically one of the oldest and ugliest cities in North America.

And this is bad?? What a ridiculous argument! So you think Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Sant Petersburg, London, Stockholm, Wien, Berlin or Amsterdam, for example, are ugly cities because they are all old cities. Come on please...

thebackdoorman

September 12th, 2009, 06:09 PM

And this is bad?? What a ridiculous argument! So you think Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Sant Petersburg, London, Stockholm, Wien, Berlin or Amsterdam, for example, are ugly cities because they are all old cities. Come on please...

Had the opportunity to go to Boston for some time for school purposes. A very disappointing city for what is supposed to be america's greatest. Do not get me wrong, they are some nice areas, let's say harvard square, but all the nice areas are surrounded by ugly wasted land, instead of flowing naturally throughout the city. Example, ICA is surrounded by parking lots, it seems like a great place for the terminator to come from the future (terminator two scene?) . Harvard, central, coolidge corner, brigham, same theme in all of them. Nice by local standards, but someone who comes from another place easly realises how constriced and small these spaces are, and how if you are to go one block parallel of the main street in this sqaures, you find parking lots and open space. South end, north end, back bay kind of different but still too expensive, and in the highway areas pretty bad. Indeed, it seems Boston loves putting highway buffers between neighborhoods, it is a pain walking from South Boston accross to South End.
No offense, Boston is not bad, by far one of the best in the US, but in terms of urban environment it needs a lot of work. THe prudential is great and everything, but this areas are very restricted.

BarbaricManchurian

September 12th, 2009, 06:20 PM

^^complete bullshit.

Dark Matter

September 12th, 2009, 09:40 PM

it is a pain walking from South Boston accross to South End.

Err, Train/or Bus?

Prices aren't that bad.

Hed_Kandi

October 19th, 2009, 01:22 AM

Any updates?

thebackdoorman

November 9th, 2009, 01:12 AM

Err, Train/or Bus?

Prices aren't that bad.

But you see, I do not think you should take a bus or a train for areas that are less than half a mile away. South End borders South Boston! I am saying and I fully stand by my words, that while there is a lot of potential in the city, it does not do quite enough about homogenizing its areas. You go to fast from a super-maintained area, to a trash filled parking lot. There is also a Boston architecture forum, where specifically deal with the city problems, mostly maintained by locals, and the same issues come all the time.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/boston02124/proposed%20and%20then%20what%20was%20built/xxxxxhullseagull2008051.jpg

Surprised by this addition by the way; pretty nice in a street that in my opinion remains the most interesting in Boston (well not once you leave Kenmore).

ilovecz

November 9th, 2009, 09:08 PM

They really should renovate the black building on the left. It is by far the ugliest office building I've ever seen in a US city, and it is very visible in Boston's skyline.

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp322/DZH22/LONG%20WALK%20AUGUST%2009/Construction/IMG_2267.jpg

gooseberry

November 11th, 2009, 10:32 AM

I didn't realize that Harvard Square or Coolidge Corner or those other places were surrounded by vast wastelands of trash filled parking lots. I guess it's because it's not true. The area around the ICA is a former seaport that is being redeveloped. It's not going to be empty for long.

The gaps in Boston are being filled in. The last project you just posted is an example. Where the Prudential Center is was originally a swamp. First they built rail yards there, which were replaced by the Mass Pike highway which was covered over by the Prudential Center. The Prudential Center has been gradually filling in over the years. The Mass Pike will eventually be built over from Kenmore Square all the way to Chinatown, but it takes time. If you just build without demand you end up like Dubai with shiny brand new mothballed sky scrapers.

Also the gap between the South End and South Boston is there because there was a bay there. South Boston was a peninsula accessible by land through Dorchester, just as Boston was originally a tiny Peninsula linked to Roxbury. Walking across the Broadway bridge really isn't a big deal. I used to do it almost everyday. Lots of people do.

jschwope

November 12th, 2009, 07:52 AM

In regards to the space between the Hancock Tower and Downtown "filling in" it is slowly doing so, most recently with the W Hotel. The parking garage at 45 Eliot Street (between Boylston and Stuart St.) would be a perfect place for a "super tall". But it will never happen due to the hypersensitive Boston public and the fact that a tall building would bathe the Common in shadow all day long. The Back Bay and Downtown will always have a space between them

boss-ton

November 24th, 2009, 09:15 AM

They really should renovate the black building on the left. It is by far the ugliest office building I've ever seen in a US city, and it is very visible in Boston's skyline.

im from boston and id have to say 45 providence right next to it with its black wall is one the ugliest in america. The one your talking about is ugly in an old and dirty type of way, the new one is ugly in a wtf were they thinking building that type of way.