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[vanshnookenraggen]

The second to last picture explains the massing. From that angle, it looks like it's a natural, vertical expression coming from the rail terminal. From a distance.... not so much.

 

[citydweller]

.... They could've easily softened the edges to reflect the beautiful structure below, and give it a sense of congruity (since it can't be taller) ....

There are some similarities with the once proposed Copley Place tower. The glass, height, width, setbacks etc but the smooth angles are aesthetically more desirable.

 

[Mike]

I like the SST just as it is. Very nice tower.

 

[BeeLine]

From 8/24

 

[BeeLine]

From 8/24

 

[Poolio]

 

[kz1000ps]

 

[kz1000ps]

Parked on I-93 yesterday

 

[chrisbrat]

 

[BeeLine]

8/31 from East Boston.

 

[HelloBostonHi]

Not the most flattering angle

 

[chrisbrat]

I like that angle?

 

[cooper]

Not the most flattering angleView attachment 54862

I like this angle. Almost makes it look like two separate buildings with a sleek tower rising up from behind in the near distance. It also captures the 3 tallest downtown high-rises in 1 shot.

 

[Arenacale]

Parked on I-93 yesterday

I just really like how the arrow on the sign to the left points up to the top of the tower.

 

[Poolio]

 

[johnboy008]

I like this angle. Almost makes it look like two separate buildings with a sleek tower rising up from behind in the near distance. It also captures the 3 tallest downtown high-rise

the 4th as well….

 

[HenryAlan]

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Man do I love those arches!

 

[Bananarama]

Trying to understand what's going on in those vault photos. Are they cutting and scoring the sheet metal to prep for some cladding? Or are those lines additive, like some set of studs/furring?

Very cool to see.

 

[dshoost88]

Trying to understand what's going on in those vault photos. Are they cutting and scoring the sheet metal to prep for some cladding? Or are those lines additive, like some set of studs/furring?

Very cool to see.

It looks like they're additive, and being welded on. Definitely very cool to watch how it's done. It'll be nice to see this feature greet arriving rail passengers with some pizzazz. I liked how the new Causeway entrance at TD Garden nearly accomplished a similar feat. Hopefully Back Bay Station's redevelopment adds some similar 'wow', too.

 

[Bananarama]

It looks like they're additive, and being welded on. Definitely very cool to watch how it's done. It'll be nice to see this feature greet arriving rail passengers with some pizzazz. I liked how the new Causeway entrance at TD Garden nearly accomplished a similar feat. Hopefully Back Bay Station's redevelopment adds some similar 'wow', too.

Ahhh I see now, thanks.
Didn't notice the last one to the left hanging off slightly mid-weld in the last photo either.