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

shmessy said:
Ever since the early renders, given the location next to JHT and the similar glass siding, I’ve called this one “Mini Me”
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With the crown it looks more like a mini Millennium Tower than a mini Hancock.

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dotdude78 said:
Anyone know how many floors to go before topping off?
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taketern said:
By my count, they just began forming the 30th floor.
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It looks like there are 15 regular floors between the 2 large floors and the crown. According to Beeline's latest photos above, they are working on the 10th of those floors (but maybe still finishing the 9th).

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citydweller said:
Right ... let's surround the JHT with a bunch of nondescript midrise towers and watch how that enhances the look of it,
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I am worried about the Back Bay station development more than this Raffles Tower. From the renderings we've seen so far, it's not going to enhance the streetscape or skyline that much. I do wish for some more "bolder" and "inventive" architecture at that location specifically. It could really be amazing if they do it correctly.
 
Java King said:
I am worried about the Back Bay station development more than this Raffles Tower. From the renderings we've seen so far, it's not going to enhance the streetscape or skyline that much. I do wish for some more "bolder" and "inventive" architecture at that location specifically. It could really be amazing if they do it correctly.
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Same, this looks like a quality tower, hancock garage… not so much.
 
I wonder if we'll get any cool effects with reflective glass reflecting off reflective glass?
 
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