Radian (Dainty Dot) | 120 Kingston Street | Chinatown

Re: 120 Kingston, 29 Story Tower in Chinatown

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For some reason, the backside of this building reminds me of the Colonnade.
 
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I really want to like this one but this glass is so lame and not befitting of the sexy curve it sheathes:

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Re: 120 Kingston, 29 Story Tower in Chinatown

One thing I will say about this is that is the way an above ground parking garage is supposed to be done.
 
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It blends in very well in those shots. This building has turned out to be a (mostly) pleasant surprise.
 
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Yes, that is the blank Wall of Death that I find infinitely more appealing and attractive than the crumbling mess of the brick background that was there before. According to plans, it's supposed to have some sort of LED lighting but, even if it doesn't, I like that background wall, which ties in great with the stone of the Chinatown Park.
 
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^You like that park? I heard all materials were bought from the home depot. It doesn't take much to impress people living in Atlanta!
 
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atlantaden said:
Yes, that is the blank Wall of Death that I find infinitely more appealing and attractive than the crumbling mess of the brick background that was there before. According to plans, it's supposed to have some sort of LED lighting but, even if it doesn't, I like that background wall, which ties in great with the stone of the Chinatown Park.
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I like the wall too. To be honest, I feel like anything more elaborate would clutter up that area and make it too mishmash of different style (oriental with whatever you would place there).
 
Re: 120 Kingston, 29 Story Tower in Chinatown

I definitely think I prefer this side of the building. On the curved glass side, it would have looked substantially better if the glass went up 2 more floors. (although can't fully judge until they "zip" up the last glass panels)





 
Re: 120 Kingston, 29 Story Tower in Chinatown

Nothing special. Not horrendous. Shame that the original proposal could not be built or the Dot preserved, but this is an overall positive for the area.

Is this thing residential, commercial or mix?
 
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meddlepal said:
Nothing special. Not horrendous. Shame that the original proposal could not be built or the Dot preserved, but this is an overall positive for the area.

Is this thing residential, commercial or mix?
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From the Forest City (developer) website:

120 Kingston
120 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111

Located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, 120 Kingston will offer residents stylish apartments set in a park-side location. Scheduled to open in spring 2014, this 27-story, pie-slice-shaped building will have a modern, curved facade. A ground-floor restaurant with an outdoor patio connects to the vibrant park and city streets.

The one- and two-bedroom apartments will have open layouts, large windows with dramatic skyline views, and high-quality appliances, fixtures and finishes. Amenities will include a fitness center, an upper-floor resident lounge and a theater room.

Apartments: 240
 
Re: 120 Kingston (Dainty Dot) | 120 Kingston Street | Chinatown

Playing on the curve/angulation? Alluding to "radiant"? Wonder how many marketing analysts it took to come up with that one?
 
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jdrinboston said:
This one now has an official name and Website.

Radian Boston?!

http://www.radianboston.com/
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JD -- the website is about as functional as oBumBaCare.grov

Contemporary luxury, panoramic views and access to the best of the city. Introducing Radian.

Modern rentals on the Greenway.
Opening Spring 2014.

120 Kingston Street Boston, MA 02111 View Map
For PR inquiries, please contact Vanessa Morin at Quinn & Co.

KEEP ME UPDATED
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and that's all it does except for unveiling half of a screen of the windows

I like the building a lot more than the website

From the pix presented above -- the building while not particularly distinguished forms an appropriate sized background wall for the Greenway -- much as most of Comm Av's buildings do for Comm Ave -- on a different scale

Now we just need more of them
 
Re: 120 Kingston (Dainty Dot) | 120 Kingston Street | Chinatown

So, the curved section is 57.3 degrees of arc?
 
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