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[kz1000ps]

 

[stick n move]

That looks great.

 

[guitarguynboston]

kz1000ps that 1st pic though. .

 

[tobyjug]

Unexpectedly shy and diffident

 

[HenryAlan]

kz1000ps that 1st pic though. .

About 2 weeks ago, I dropped my kid off at BU after he had been home for a few hours, and saw essentially that very view, but at night. The Data Sciences Center was lit up, and combined with the Hancock, Pru, and Four Seasons, formed a really big presence in the night time sky. Very spectacular, particularly when it was really just 4 buildings.

 

[ccole]

Look, ma, no crane!

 

[bdurden]

Look, ma, no crane!

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Such a great angle!

 

[vanshnookenraggen]

I really like how this shakes up the skyline.

 

[kz1000ps]

One more of commencement because why not

 

[Charlie_mta]

That first shot is mind-blowing.

 

[EdMc]

 

[DZH22]

5/20 From Brookline

IMG_1239 by David Z, on Flickr

 

[guitarguynboston]

I had to hit the back then forward button in my browser to remember the thread I was reading cause that's a clear good shot of Encore but I knew that wasn't the thread. It's sorta a Wheres Waldo of the BU Tower. Lol.

 

[Charlie_mta]

This is the kind of building that grows on you. At first it was like, what the.....?, but I'm getting it now.

 

[DZH22]

5/25

IMG_1303 by David Z, on Flickr

IMG_1333 by David Z, on Flickr

 

[bdurden]

The mirroring effected of the facades from the lower levels to the cantilevered floor above is a unique touch.

 

[stellarfun]

Both images from the Boston Globe.

Article here, mostly focused on environmentally friendly design and construction.

BUâs âJenga Buildingâ is coming together above the Charles River - The Boston Globe

The glassy, 19-story computer science building will be a landmark on the city’s western skyline.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[kz1000ps]

 

[stick n move]

Those are some iconic angles! Pretty cool how from that spot it lines up with the roofs of the pru and hancock.

 

[Charlie_mta]

In the last two photos, the sun-reflected angular offsets really work with the busy streetscape, the entire scene kind of Tokyo-ish in its kinetic energy. I give this building an A+. At first I was grumbling about it, but there I was, also complaining about Harvard Square not being daring enough lately, and so finally we do have something that is edgy and dynamic in this BU area, and it is working great. Thanks for the great photos, people, and straightening out my geezer mindset on this.