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Re: NorthPoint Cambridge (The one that was train yards, the big plan.) When I took the commuter rail north on Sunday I noticed that some work was being done there. I also thought I spotted some sort of mock-up way over by, probably, the corner of North Point Boulevard and East Street. It was...

Perhaps this has already been asked and answered, but what are these purple-covered walls they've put up at the southern corner at ground level? I thought it was entirely curtain wall along Mass Ave.

Re: 75 Ames St. (Broad Institute Expansion) Kendall Sq. But it is still quite visible on the skyline from many vantage points. I see it riding down Cambridge St from Allston to Cambridge, crossing the Mass Ave bridge, and quite nicely from the 6th floor of my school on Newbury St. But it is...

Re: Residences at Kensington Thank you! I've been wanting to start a whole thread on this very topic. Look around; it's exactly what's happening.

Re: Residences at Kensington I'm guessing that, when you say the glass almost salvages this project, you simply mean that there is glass present and aren't referring to the particular glass used. It's atrocious. If anyone just saw that glass in isolation as a mock-up I doubt they'd imagine it...

Re: 75 Ames St. (Broad Institute Expansion) Kendall Sq. Looks to me like there are 13 levels in the rendering, and 9 constructed thus far. I'd say 4 floors plus mechanical penthouse. Those last couple stories appear to be tall too.

Already up to about 12 storeys now. I agree with you're statement about how different it makes that stretch feel. For a lot of these ongoing projects I see the pictures posted here, then I see the projects in person, and don't feel a whole lot different. This is one for which the photos (at...

I saw these riding in to the city from Allston today. It wasn't until I hit Kenmore Square that I could slow down enough to make out the writing, and then I was just confused. My guess is that the intention is to say something like, "I shouldn't have to wear a helmet, it's the absent-minded...

Re: NorthPoint Cambridge (The one that was train yards, the big plan.) I'm sorry, but, f__k bjarke ingels.

Re: 120 Kingston, 29 Story Tower in Chinatown “The building curves with the Greenway, so it will become part of the fabric of the city,” said Frank Wuest, president of developer Forest City Enterprises’ Boston office. Apparently this is all it takes to become part of the fabric of the city...

Re: Fenway Center (One Kenmore, Mass Turnpike PARCEL 7) Damn it! Sorry bout that folks. I suppose this is a good reason for not posting things after staying up until two in the morning reading for school. Anyway, what is going on with this? Anyone been over by Yawkey Station to see what...

Re: Fenway Center (One Kenmore, Mass Turnpike PARCEL 7) There still hasn't been any word from the media on the results of John Rosenthal's expedited hearing to settle the issue with abutters for his Fenway Center Development, but I suppose his word is reasonably close to official. He's updated...

Re: Filene's See, there is someone here to echo my sentiments!

Re: Filene's Fox News' Boston affiliate had these to share on its website: A couple others are here: http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/19540520/2012/09/13/multi-million-dollar-tower-planned-for-downtown-crossing I'm sure some larger, higher resolution ones will show up at some point soon...

Re: Liberty Mutual plans major Boston expansion Let's not get carried away. Some ill-proportioned capitals, fluted pilasters, and clumsy-looking string courses do not equate to better classical architecture. Yes, someone made an attempt at including some details at different scales, but I...

Re: new hotel proposed- 275 Albany St The Standard is a staggering work of architecture, which, combined with it's unique siting, is all the more memorable. Any imitation attempted by this proposal is indeed poor, but Boston shouldn't be trying to imitate New York in its buildings (or any sort...

Re: new hotel proposed- 275 Albany St I see that too, except that it just reminds me of a poor man's Standard Hotel, which stradles the High Line in Manhattan's Meatpacking District.

This topic is somewhat related to the planned Union Square stop along the Green Line extension, but I didn't see any mentions of the proposal for a new library to be joining the station in Union Square. This is an article from yesterday: http://www.thesomervillenews.com/archives/29017 Has...

I agree that Ann speaks with clarity and surety about the intent of the project. I've been less than impressed with some of the firm's work, especially after hearing some of the other people in the firm discuss their projects, but this one looks like it could be a great addition to the area...