Here is the link for the globe article on campus development.http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2006/12/10/a_building_boom_on_campus/ I also posted this link on the Berklee expansion thread.
This article actually covers many of the new college developments in the area including Berklee. http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2006/12/10/a_building_boom_on_campus/
I realize this forum is one concerned with new architecture and development in Boston but I felt that a new threat devoted to the changing demographic of this city and its effect on Boston's future development would be pertinent. There was and interesting article in the Globe today that may be...
I agree, the Empire State Building looks good in the skyline. An interesting top such as a ziggurat would be more interesting than the current flat-top roof design. The current design with some alterations here and there could really be improved.
How about something with a hint of Greek Revival as Boston's new tallest. After all Boston is the Athens of America. This would be a great way to pay tribute to this title. It has been a long time since the Custom House was constructed and it is still considered a landmark
The original south station tower design built at the same height as the current proposal would have been more aesthetically pleasing design on this site.