Couldn't disagree more. "Curtain wall out of the 70's" <---are you serious?! "metallic mullions..make the skin look busy and negating any sensual effect.." <--- the mullions enhance the effect and accentuate the curve by holding changing light. If this is 70's, bring back the 70's!
Seconded on a few counts...
If I am interpreting correctly, you are describing the ambitions of the City's planning goals for this block - that this proposal seems to 'overlook', to say it nicely. A quick take-off in google earth returns their building is around 350 feet wide. I suppose we could...
So you
Reading between the lines here, you must not drive? (because that would be addressing the root problem, yes?) It is certainly unfortunate that not everyone is afforded that luxury.
It seems notable that Somerville actually zoned this site for 1,000 spaces.
Is it just me or do others have memories of that guy who wouldn't participate in putting the puzzle together but would grab and hide a piece to claim its completion?
Feels like that guy is back (spectacular photos @Hardisx)
First post! - thought the beginning of window install would be worth it -
(I think this residential project is actually addressed 50 Prospect, being unique from the 10 Prospect Lab it may merit its own page?)