GrandMarc Residence Hall (YMCA) @ Northeastern U | 291 St. Botolph Street | Fenway

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Freeland was a great president, but I don't see why he should have a building named after him.

Downburst said:
They have yet to name a building for former President Freeland, but I feel any building with his name on it would have to be in West Village.
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Czervik.Construction said:
Freeland was a great president, but I don't see why he should have a building named after him.
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Northeastern has a tradition of naming buildings for past presidents: Knowles, Ryder, Curry, Ell and Speare.
 
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Czervik.Construction said:
Freeland was a great president, but I don't see why he should have a building named after him.
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Nearly the entire campus was totally rejuvenated under his administration, if any president deserves a hall named after him, its Freeland.
 
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Actually, a lot of that started under Curry. Whatevs, name a building after him.

DominusNovus said:
Nearly the entire campus was totally rejuvenated under his administration, if any president deserves a hall named after him, its Freeland.
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Re: YMCA/ Northeastern Dorm (formerly GrandMarc at St. Botolph)

Glad NEU decided Symphony Towers weren't enough crap for this corner of the city..
 
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I thought the windows for this building will not be aligned but it looks like they are now?
 
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lexicon506 said:
Glad NEU decided Symphony Towers weren't enough crap for this corner of the city..
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NU does not own this building.
 
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I think it looks a bit better with the windows, which provide a nice contrast reflecting the blue sky with the orange panels.

That said... ugh. Far from my favorite.

kz, BeeLine, thanks for the photos. I haven't been able to get around as much lately so I appreciate your updates from around the city.
 
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Did a site walk today, it's really coming along. Can't say the renders (or the product so far) look great, especially from the back, but the conference room and classroom on the top floor will have quite the view.
 
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Well, at least its windows are not randomly placed...
Although, not sure what's worse - random placed windows or randomly colored panels.
 
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From Huntington and CSC, this does not look that big, but from the back, this is a massive building.
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It is especially imposing if you observe it from Squashbusters/716 Columbus Avenue. Sticks out like a sore thumb.
 
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Here's some lovely pictures for this most lovely of days

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Oh my, more imaginative detailing using two colors of panels placed semi-randomly. 1970 is calling....B.U. wants its dorm back!
 
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Love that first shot. I wish the lamps were on.
 
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