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Jesus, you people will find fault with ANYTHING!
Jesus, you people will find fault with ANYTHING!
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Considering everything else about this building? Yes. Am I happy with it, no. But in the grand scheme it really doesn't bother me.
Considering everything else about this building? Yes. Am I happy with it, no. But in the grand scheme it really doesn't bother me.
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Within the past decade "Just fill the space with Alucobond on it and cal it a day." became the unofficial policy of nearly every architectural firm operating in Boston.
Within the past decade "Just fill the space with Alucobond on it and cal it a day." became the unofficial policy of nearly every architectural firm operating in Boston.
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I know were all sick of the pix's of this building but...........from yesterday!
this around the corner! Almost looks like the Hancock
I know were all sick of the pix's of this building but...........from yesterday!
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That's what the big black wall is.
At this point, bring on the Alucobond.
That's what the big black wall is.
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The irony is that the windowed side is slated to get blocked by another tower, while the blank wall side will forever be exposed.
Still amazed the developer didn't want to sell the amazing State House / Common views.
The irony is that the windowed side is slated to get blocked by another tower, while the blank wall side will forever be exposed.
Still amazed the developer didn't want to sell the amazing State House / Common views.
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the big black wall,today
This is'nt the only blank wall on this building!
the big black wall,today
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Silver Alucobond is one of the most over-used materials in recent memory.
I wouldn't mind the clear, or semi-frosted glass with the colored backing that you occasionally see on a smaller scale. You can see some examples of it in the Cambridge Developments thread.
Exactly. What gets me is that it seems as though a little of it is included in the facade of every new building - even when it doesn't make a bit of sense to have it there. Why bother tarnishing a beautiful structure such as Archstone North Point when it doesn't even begin to fit with the motif? It's almost as though architects feel as though some must be included to get past the BRA review.
Oh....really?
Silver Alucobond is one of the most over-used materials in recent memory.
Did I mention cladding it in glass?
I wouldn't mind the clear, or semi-frosted glass with the colored backing that you occasionally see on a smaller scale. You can see some examples of it in the Cambridge Developments thread.
Exactly. What gets me is that it seems as though a little of it is included in the facade of every new building - even when it doesn't make a bit of sense to have it there. Why bother tarnishing a beautiful structure such as Archstone North Point when it doesn't even begin to fit with the motif? It's almost as though architects feel as though some must be included to get past the BRA review.
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You're probably right.
I'm going to be very optimistic on this one, and hold out that the huge black wall will take a hint from the blank walls of the past. Either cover it in advertisements, or my number one choice, a massive mural.
The city/developer could hold a competition amongst art students in Boston to come up with a design, and obviously, the winner would have his/her mural painted (applied) to the Great Black Wall, and maybe get a cash prize or scholarship of some sort. And not to mention an entire city worth of recognition.
You're probably right.
I'm going to be very optimistic on this one, and hold out that the huge black wall will take a hint from the blank walls of the past. Either cover it in advertisements, or my number one choice, a massive mural.
The city/developer could hold a competition amongst art students in Boston to come up with a design, and obviously, the winner would have his/her mural painted (applied) to the Great Black Wall, and maybe get a cash prize or scholarship of some sort. And not to mention an entire city worth of recognition.
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I would hate to see a 30 story mural or advertisement on our skyline IMO!
I would hate to see a 30 story mural or advertisement on our skyline IMO!
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There must be a reason for the blank wall, right? Obviously the developer would have been able to drive much higher values if that side of the building had windows. Otherwise, this is a huge mistake. And even if a building is eventually going to block that view, it would be in their best interest to create the views anyway, if only temporary.
There must be a reason for the blank wall, right? Obviously the developer would have been able to drive much higher values if that side of the building had windows. Otherwise, this is a huge mistake. And even if a building is eventually going to block that view, it would be in their best interest to create the views anyway, if only temporary.
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My understanding (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) is that because this is such a skinny building, the elevator shafts had to be pressed against an outside wall. Thus the need for a large blank wall.
The question is, why black Alucobond? There had to be a more attractive alternative somewhere around the same price point.
My understanding (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) is that because this is such a skinny building, the elevator shafts had to be pressed against an outside wall. Thus the need for a large blank wall.
The question is, why black Alucobond? There had to be a more attractive alternative somewhere around the same price point.
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