Lyrik Back Bay | 1001 Boylston Street (Parcel 12) | Back Bay

From some consultants for Peebles and the MBTA, I understand Peebles is still hemorrhaging cash on due diligence/DD at Parcel 13. As for Parcel 15, some city contacts I've spoken with recently—off the record—suspect the Commonwealth is holding off on putting Parcel 15 up for redevelopment until shit plays out and there's a declared winner from Wu's war on the BRA/BPDA. At least Parcel 12 worked out better then expected, plus: Lego!
 
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I really like how dark the glass is and how much it changes. Sometimes from further away it looks black, the above close up has both dark purple and dark green shades.
 
I wish Elkus would put more effort into their paneling designs. They introduce so many joints and it often results in square/squat proportions. That last photo of the corner shows off how stack-of-cubes it ends up looking. Works against the tall double-story reading of the windows.

Their Cambridge courthouse renovation has this same problem except they went even wider.
 
lol, taketern, that's a hilarious snap. I believe the technical term in the design world is "monumental signage," and wow. That is very much not monumental.

Is Car Guru's trying preemptively sabotage themselves here, so as to enter into Chapter 9 and reorganize themselves?
 
Bananarama said:
I wish Elkus would put more effort into their paneling designs. They introduce so many joints and it often results in square/squat proportions. That last photo of the corner shows off how stack-of-cubes it ends up looking. Works against the tall double-story reading of the windows.

Their Cambridge courthouse renovation has this same problem except they went even wider.
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I kind of agree. I don't have so much a problem with the **number** of joints, but that they're so inconsistent across the facets of David's projects. Some gaps are an inch, others (in the same plane or rise) are 7/8" or even 1.5". I've grumbled often to his design staff, but they keep doing it. I can never surmise if it's bad design, poor project management from the CM (means and methods in the field, maybe with shop drawings lite on details), VE that limit tolerance correction, or some likely combination of all the above. Blergh.

EDIT: I somehow double-quoted Banarama? Fat thumbs, I suppose.
 
Good news! First indications of what retail presence will fill this project.

You can check out the dedicated website.

lyricbackbay.com

Highlights:

- George Howell Coffee
- Rivian (EV maker)
- Avra Estiatorio (Greek food)
- Pink Carrot
- Chicha San Chen (Taiwanese tea)
 

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www.bostonglobe.com

Over the Pike, a new retail hub rises in the Back Bay - The Boston Globe

The “air rights” development on Parcel 12 debuted plans for a gathering space and a new name on Tuesday.
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Rivian locating there is absolutely BRILLIANT (that is if Car Gurus survives longterm). Being able to chat up the co-tenants can't hurt. The Rivian exec who got that done deserves a raise.

A rendering of the multi-level public plaza at the development on Parcel 12.
A rendering of the multi-level public plaza at the development on Parcel 12.SAMUELS & ASSOCIATES
 
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shmessy said:
www.bostonglobe.com

Over the Pike, a new retail hub rises in the Back Bay - The Boston Globe

The “air rights” development on Parcel 12 debuted plans for a gathering space and a new name on Tuesday.
www.bostonglobe.com www.bostonglobe.com

Rivian locating there is absolutely BRILLIANT (that is if Car Gurus survives longterm). Being able to chat up the co-tenants can't hurt. The Rivian exec who got that done deserves a raise.

A rendering of the multi-level public plaza at the development on Parcel 12.
A rendering of the multi-level public plaza at the development on Parcel 12.SAMUELS & ASSOCIATES
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The soaring development at Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street on Tuesday debuted plans for a roster of retail tenants on its public plaza above the Massachusetts Turnpike, and a ritzy new name: Lyrik Back Bay.
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Good to see some things never change... a "soaring" development at under EDIT: 400 feet...
 
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Equilibria said:
Good to see some things never change... a "soaring" development at under 300 feet...
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It's 100% over 300'. I have seen anywhere from 325' to 350' listed. I'm sure it's even more than that down to the highway level.
 
stefal said:
1001 Boylston is a much better name than Lyrik, in my opinion. I hope this marketing-led naming fad ends soon.
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Parcel 12 is a better name than Lyrik. Lyrik is on par with Aucocisco, which only lasted about 2 days. How many days has it been for this name?
 
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