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Back of 13-17 Allen.

Some very interesting urban fabric to contend with. Dynamic and subtle facade moves for sure, and I think it’s a decent nod to the Hancock with the big vertical seam and all. Looking nice as it gets taller and proportions slim up. Though I do wish the side panels were a little less panel-ly.

Apparently Herb Chambers has plans to revamp his Somerville Mercedes dealership (the only location he didn’t sell) in the next couple years. I hope he keeps the helipad. ;) https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/31/business/herb-chambers-auto-dealership/ “Herb Chambers finally relented and sold...

Took the glx from Union this morning into Boston and walked back to Kendall - was able to catch cool glimpses of the tower .

My first walk thru/under. I do like it. One thing tho…it really darkens the interior. Also - what’s up with the glass panels in the last pic, are they replacing some?

Say what you will about the brick. But it’s flawlessly executed. Fills the void between and ties together Johnson and Kresge. Not to mention the performance space is incomparable both acoustically and visually. Highly recommend a visit.

It’d be great to finally do something on this site. Also - the 90’s called and it wants those renderings back. ;)

I caught the T rolling by.

Looking sharp. Strange floor plate yeah, but fills out the site.

The glass grid proportions are strikingly close to the Hancock’s.

Graffiti walls would have been better…at least that would tie-in with the other one on back of Advacned Tire.

Check out that beam running through the front door…is that a single beam balanced across the door frame?

Brief write-up in the BBJ. https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2023/10/12/rafi-properties-somernova-expansion.html?ana=maz “October 12, 2023 By Greg Ryan The real estate firm behind Somerville’s Somernova business campus is proposing to replace the low-slung structures now on the site...

Facade coming together on SomerNova’s tough tech bldg on Somerville Ave.

Progress on the community path - landscaping at the high school and removing the parking lot at the central st crossing.

Able to get a sense of the sidewalk and entry. Nice. Massive stone bench, huge glass at the entry. But what’s with the dinky little handrail? Also - nothing beats a construction work with a lollipop! ;)