I will admit it took me a few in-depth looks at these pictures before I fully realized that this isn't a sprucing up on the edge that faces Congress Street. They were pretty serious in the design changes:
This is a new "civic space" with community programming, public restrooms, and mechanical support for the plaza.
Apparently this "play sculpture" re-interprets the concrete structures of the plaza - I like re-interpretive architecture and design with context in mind, but this is pushing it a little...
As much as I still hate that this plaza is as open as it is, I will say they did a good job in suggesting fluid motion through the space. Also note the future phase area..
Images from Sasaki's website.
This is a new "civic space" with community programming, public restrooms, and mechanical support for the plaza.
Apparently this "play sculpture" re-interprets the concrete structures of the plaza - I like re-interpretive architecture and design with context in mind, but this is pushing it a little...
As much as I still hate that this plaza is as open as it is, I will say they did a good job in suggesting fluid motion through the space. Also note the future phase area..
Images from Sasaki's website.