The current design as we know it does not scream lab building to me, which is concerning as to what we may get instead.
Edit: Reviewing old docs, they already had penned in 125-150 units. Over time, that increased from 182,000 gsf in shared rental and condo units to 275,00 gsf in condos. I'd assume the residential component will be closer to/lower than 180,000 in a new version with affordable units. The remainder of the most recent proposal was 150,000 gsf for the hotel, with TBD retail and community space, which were a combined 26,800 gsf in the original RFP submission, and 150+ parking spaces.
I'm being optimistic in hoping for a nice looking building, but these are all pointing to a building designed by an excel sheet, factoring in increased construction costs, which they had listed as a reason for changing the project in February 2020, when construction costs were rising at laughable rates compared to now, increased square footage, and increased demands from the MBTA following the original RFP..