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Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

I like it. Nothing too crazy but also not your typical pre-cast box.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

Here are a few of the renderings:

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Plenty more in the PDF.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

I thoroughly enjoyed the PDF at first glance. I'll go back soon and read some of the 800 pages for the details.

The renders do look great. It's got a lot of great character to it and is a breath of fresh air for Boston development. I'm most intrigued about that sprawling park on the roof. I absolutely love it
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

^Agreed -- there is something very Midtown Miami about these renderings.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

I guess we're easily impressed. A tilted roof here, some haphazardly arranged windows there.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

Roof trees.....wasnt the claredon supposed to have those?
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

OK, this project is great. My one complaint is that there is too much parking (575) BUT they eliminate a LOT of curb cuts, and the loading docks are actually hidden inside the building.

They also plan on turning Van Ness into a real street, and not a parking lot access road.

The 3 story building they plan on killing on Brookline isnt a major loss either. And of coruse, the goodyear and gas station (now a car wash) will also be going away.

I presume the anchor tenant is the rumored target?


Also...

"Pedestrian storage space on the sidewalks and observed pedestrian delay appear to be acceptable at crosswalk locations during a typical weekday."

Are they referring to the waiting area as pedestrian storage space? Really?
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

it's good but a little stumpy. Oh well, this is Boston.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

I presume the anchor tenant is the rumored target?

Since Man captured fire and domesticated animals, rumored anchors for new developments have always been Target and Whole Foods. As a Whole Foods is already in Symphony, I guess that makes Target the obvious choice (dear god, make it have a large grocery section with actual produce). I hope a collateral benefit is that Shaws becomes a bit less grungy...
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

The PNF also includes a totally separate residential building on Brookline Ave and Kilmarnock St.:

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Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

I like that the loading dock is inside, that is a nice use of space to avoid the typical dead zones on the sides of buildings.

I will say that the design does feel like a poor man's Jean Nouvel a bit, but that isn't much of a complaint.

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Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

I guess we're easily impressed. A tilted roof here, some haphazardly arranged windows there.

We are when it's any city other than Boston.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

Since Man captured fire and domesticated animals, rumored anchors for new developments have always been Target and Whole Foods. As a Whole Foods is already in Symphony, I guess that makes Target the obvious choice (dear god, make it have a large grocery section with actual produce). I hope a collateral benefit is that Shaws becomes a bit less grungy...
The renderings clearly show the "Target look" too. Glass atrium, red core, couple elevators & escalators. I really can't wait for this building. A Target downtown, especially in this area will be nothing short of awesome.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

that residential building is kinda reminiscent to me of the ICA only stretched tall. by bumping out floors a few feet it kind of gives the same "ribbon" feeling the ICA has.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

wootz! another reason to avoid the South Bay Target.
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

Love it. It will be interesting to see what it looks like after the public process...
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

The anticipated start of construction is the third quarter of 2011.

I always thought the building at the corner of Boylston and Brookline was suppose to be replaced as part of the first project. Is this not the case?
 
Re: Developer plans $300M project for Fenway

Paul - that's a different block than this project.
 

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