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

I can forgive Northeastern for this building if they can really make architecture a priority in their IMP buildings.


CIMG3253 by timsox6, on Flickr
 
Is there even one angle this thing looks moderately OK from?
 
If you go down Huntington towards MassArt, it starts looking taller and thinner, which improves it a bit.
 
I'm going to go out on a limb and say yes. From inside.

(I personally find it most impressive/appealing from ground level on the St. Botolph side. Within, say, 50 feet in most directions. I think it's because it sticks out a bit less when it's the only thing you see. I'll try and get a picture illustrating my point in the next few days.)
 
Downburst said:
I'm going to go out on a limb and say yes. From inside.

(I personally find it most impressive/appealing from ground level on the St. Botolph side. Within, say, 50 feet in most directions. I think it's because it sticks out a bit less when it's the only thing you see. I'll try and get a picture illustrating my point in the next few days.)
Click to expand...

BeeLine said:

IMG_6946



IMG_6955
Click to expand...

I think these photos somewhat illustrate your point, Downburst, and I agree. I also think the different glass scheme on the opposite corners of the building will have a positive impact on how people perceive this from near and far.
 
It looks tall and somewhat thin from the back and short and stubby from the front. Is that because the old YMCA building is blocking half of the building?
 
They should call it BlandMarc
haha am i right? ;) ;)

But really this building sucks. I see it every day and it really annoys me.
 
12351931823_5f664d2543_b.jpg


12352191983_c338d94b12_b.jpg
 
It's the George Hamilton of precast buildings. Instantly recognizable in any crowd with the garish orange tan.
 
I assume that they are cleaning and repairing the façade of the YMCA?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Back
Top