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the "inverted parabola" effect is a reflection of the illuminated curve in the ceiling of the space where the model is exhibited.

man, another sad building- and for one of boston's most vibrant institutions, too. the red "caf" space seems to work really nicely. that ceiling is large, high, and red enough that even passing motorists get a quick surprise, which i think is quite lovely. unfortunately that thoughtful detail...

an architectural work is only "understated" if we can recognize that the designer, at one point, wanted to "state" more but, with the finesse of his creative control, was able to reduce his or her idea while maintaining and effectively communicating the original concept. the architect is saying...

i honestly don't mean this sarcastically, but if you were to describe a hypothetical situation, how might this building be more of a piece of crap? there's not many places to run with that...

if you think the extreme value engineering apparent on the exterior of this isn't also reflected on the interior, you're in for an unpleasant surprise. and as you say, the exterior is for people who don't live in the building; that's to say, *everyone else in boston*, which is why i find it...

am i supposed to believe that this building establishes some kind of positive standard? it's awful and executed with a terrible material palette. interesting footprint that was wasted by reducing the design to essentially two bland boxes smooshed together. who wants to live in a building that...

boston deserves so much better than this building, at least when it comes to residential... totally bland, unspecial, site-unspecific, no wonder they are struggling to find residents. (sorry for such a negative first comment, but there you have it!)