I believe it was Chiofaro's Harbor garage, the version of 16 years ago.
Respectfully (really, I'm not arguing. I'm discussing) it has a ceiling and walls to provide protection from the elements (see your most recent photo above). I'm fine with the open ends; I just think it's short sighted of the architect or decision makers to leave that one gap open in the area where people walk from being comfortably indoors to their train under the covered platform. On a cold, rainy, windy day, some people are going to get wet and not appreciate it (especially people who spend time on their hair, etc.). It's sorta like the car driving through the puddle and splashing you, or your umbrella getting blown inside out causing you to momentarily get wet.
Totally get where you're coming from. My guess(es) are thus: as regular riders become more familiar with it, they'll know to (for example) open their umbrella earlier (or leave it open longer) or truly torrential days; I expect there will ultimately be some type of "join" between the headhouse and the new roof and that will eliminate the current gap. Why it hasn't happened yet? No clue.Respectfully (really, I'm not arguing. I'm discussing) it has a ceiling and walls to provide protection from the elements (see your most recent photo above). I'm fine with the open ends; I just think it's short sighted of the architect or decision makers to leave that one gap open in the area where people walk from being comfortably indoors to their train under the covered platform. On a cold, rainy, windy day, some people are going to get wet and not appreciate it (especially people who spend time on their hair, etc.). It's sorta like the car driving through the puddle and splashing you, or your umbrella getting blown inside out causing you to momentarily get wet.
Anyway, you're welcome to your opinion and I won't call it ridiculous.
That last part is what I've been waiting for.
As you describe regarding the open archways, I like structures that involve an element of exposure to the outside. The new concourse is a fantastic example of this, but I do think the slight gap between it and the head house is a bit odd. We'll see what ultimately happens, but I don't see it as a challenging adjustment to throw some sort of awning structure above the gap. It wouldn't at all detract from the outdoors aspect of things. North Station is a great example of such ideas done correctly.
Yes!
On a related note, I was at an event at Big Night Live recently. Dumb name but a nice place. They have a few good pinball machines too!
Love Big Night Live (saw Common the rapper) as I was leaving a show I went to there in 2021!) and agree Hub on Causeway is world class.