Recent content by bdurden

Certainly a huge accomplishment for LA. I wish the Santa Monica NIMBYS lost the effort to extend the line to Pier and link up with the E line.

Is that the final appearance of the glass or is that a film? The renderings suggest a transparent glass rather than a reflective mirror.

It is a major improvement over what currently resides there.

It looks unfinished -- looks hope that is the case.

I am known for it as well…I saw red.

I wonder if they should have gone with green instead of red akin to the Law Tower and then red up the Comm Ave facing windows.

Not a fan at this location.

Better defined cornice on the lower levels but please tell me they plan to address those awnings and replace them. Better yet, remove them all together and add in appropriate building-enhancing awnings where needed around entrances. Ironically, the only section of the building left uncovered...

It is not near BU so that seems a bit odd, unless it is open for students at BU medical school.

New Renderings Revealed For Wynn Resorts At Phase Two Of Hudson Yards

Is it truly economics or more to do with a historic pre-war style unique to NYC, particularly UWS/UES? Where in Boston would these types of buildings naturally fit outside the Back Bay, which has no parcels for development? Perhaps anything Boston Common adjacent.

Creepiest, dingiest pool ever — dark, depressing, shallow. Neither good for recreational purposes or exercise. I’m sure those who use pools regularly prefer what replaced it on West Campus if for nothing else than 21st century standards of living.

Absolutely stunning.

Incredible that building will have only 36 condo units.

The buildings that will eventually flank the tower will provide a much needed horizontal dimension, at least I hope it does. From most angles, SST seems to awkwardly jut up out of the headhouse without a base to speak of. I think that might be why it looks off kilter from some vantage points as...