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Vote on T?s Green Line extension looms Big Dig partner is subcontractor By Eric Moskowitz Globe Staff / September 6, 2010 The Department of Transportation?s board is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a design contract for the Green Line extension that was postponed last month, a contract that has...

regarding the green space, i couldn't agree more with vans. let me add that 103 parking spaces for 58 units and 14,000 SF of retail is beyond excessive considering the site is within walking distance to three trolley lines. three!

Re: W Hotel Starting slow, finishing fast William Rawn?s circuitous route to architecture made him a keen listener - and an award winner By Sam Allis, Globe Staff | July 5, 2009 Bill Rawn talks down to you as an equal. Almost 6 feet 8, he glides through a room like an elegant giraffe. You...

Re: 45 Province St ^^ Wow, an actual resident! Tell us, citymouse, what do you think of all this banter regarding your home? What is 45 Province like from the inside? Who is buying up these condos; empty-nesters? Bostonians? any families?

Re: 45 Province St According to the BBJ, less than 10% of the condos are sold. But there have been conflicting reports. Check out this post from the Boston Real Estate Blog. - saltbox The following is from the Boston Business Journal: Developers who banked on wealthy buyers? penchant for...

i could design a better building with crayons.

Why is this project not more popular? It's not boring or made of glass and plastic. Nor is it prefab, and it's certainly not a landscraper. Those are the typical architectural complaints. From an urban design standpoint, it fills a missing tooth on Mass Ave. It's great for Lesley Unversity and...

International Village is nearly complete, so here are some photos to chart the progress. At the risk of being a nauseating optimist, I will say this is a radical departure from the faux-traditional, pastiche garbage Boston is normally presented with (i.e. Park Essex). And remember that the...

seriously! the original proposal was a handsome set of balconied rowhouses (sorry, i don't have the rendering), but it was nixed. something to do with a tree.

"The Dakota is a unique building in a spectacular location. The stunning 4-story, Victorian-style building will reflect the architectural features of the immediate neighborhood. Located in the heart of Davis Square. Offering shops, cafes, restaurants, entertainment, and the MBTA Red Line. These...

bloc party, live from the HoB. the venue is great on the inside: hand-painted walls, NoLa-informed balconies, excellent crowd flow. most of important of all, big-name acts stopping in boston. we architects, planners and developers can turn up our noses. but everyone else in the city is ecstatic.

4/9/09 "one marina park drive" and context: street interaction:

today, from columbus ave (i am so in love with this building).

whatever your thoughts on the architecture, keep in mind we're going from a car rental lot to 100 dorm units and two retail spaces. that's a huge plus in my eyes.