Raffles Boston (40 Trinity Place) | 426 Stuart Street | Back Bay

[jpdivola]

Great pics as always Beeline. Interesting the sign says "renovation of 40 Trinity Place." The whole building is about to be demoed right?

 

[BeeLine]

Great pics as always Beeline. Interesting the sign say "renovation of 40 Trinity Place." The whole building is about to be demoed right?

Correct, the building is about to be demo'd. This seems to be a standard verbiage, on these signs, which I believe the BPDA issues to the developer/general contractor along with those fancy graphic banners. All I can think is it's a (CYA) boiler plate thing.

 

[atlantaden]

BRA delays vote on Back Bay tower - The Boston Globe

A proposal to build a 33-story hotel and condominium tower in Boston’s Back Bay was abruptly pulled from the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s agenda Tuesday amid persistent complaints from neighbors about the project’s impact on wind and traffic.

www.bostonglobe.com

How many times have we read this (check the date of the article ), or very similar headlines, concerning proposed developments in Boston? The developments change but the arguments against them remain the same. Happily, or not, depending on one's point of view, this hotel is finally happening. I, for one, am happy. Congrats to those behind this project who hung in there to finally get this party started!

 

[odurandina]

Site preppe? Is this really happening?
If so, it's the first time in 4 and a half years that a highrise tower has broken ground in Back Bay.

 

[Czervik.Construction]

So we can now start counting down to paying $25 for a Singapore Sling.

 

[BeeLine]

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[Vivanna]

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That doesn't look like a building that's about to be demolished, why put up all that staging?

 

[Life Coach Mike]

I'm really going to miss the first few floors, the cornice, and the overall proportions of this building. It's another one of those buildings that add to the fabric of Boston's architectural story. I don't mind the Raffles' design...but it's generic and could be anywhere.

 

[DZH22]

This is a loss, but if they ever try to take down the YWCA building next door it would be devastating.

 

[bigpicture7]

That doesn't look like a building that's about to be demolished, why put up all that staging?

Possibly removal of materials that have value? Gathering salvage that could be used in other restoration projects? I've noticed different types of demo around here; sometimes it's just total/instant devastation, then haul the pile away...other times it's careful deconstruction at first, followed by demo.

 

[HenryAlan]

I'm really going to miss the first few floors, the cornice, and the overall proportions of this building. It's another one of those buildings that add to the fabric of Boston's architectural story. I don't mind the Raffles' design...but it's generic and could be anywhere.

I mentioned this elsewhere in the thread, but there are some truly wonderful interior spaces, too, that will be a great loss. My favorite part of this building by far is a large solarium/enclosed patio on the second or third floor (can't remember which). If I ever become a wealthy mansion dweller, I'm going to need a room like that.

 

[odurandina]

Holy shytte this thing is starting up.
One more highrise project has begun!!

 

[statler]

yay.

 

[dman10089]

“Official” groundbreaking next Thursday per Curbed (though it incorrectly says early 2020 opening?):

https://boston.curbed.com/boston-development/2019/9/20/20874528/raffles-hotel-boston

Also, as an aside I’ve been following this site for years living in Boston and this is my first actual post. Keep up the awesome work everyone!

 

[odurandina]

Globe announces the project is getting underway.....

Luxury hotel company Raffles starts work on 33-story Back Bay tower - The Boston Globe

The $400 million project includes 147 rooms and 146 condos.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[stick n move]

Yup, broke ground thursday. 33 stories, opens early 2022.

“The property will include 147 hotel rooms and suites, 146 residences, six food and beverage venues, a state-of-the-art spa with a fitness club and 20-meter indoor pool, expansive meeting and function spaces, “grand” botanical displays throughout, 16 gathering spaces that range from intimate to more social, a rooftop garden terrace and lounge, and a two-story sky lobby perched high above Copley Square.”
Boston.com

 

[odurandina]

Another tax shelter for the 1% in a cookie-cutter, glass tower most of us will never go near.

Because the rich sprawling out, driving people out of their neighborhoods, turning triple decker's into townhomes is so much better.

 

[George_Apley]

^ Given the amount of pent up demand in the Boston region, we're going to have BOTH and LIKE it.

 

[stick n move]

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[BeeLine]

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