lexicon506
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Re: 111 Federal St. | Formerly Trans National Place (Winthrop Square) Part 2
Guys, I know we're all excited about the sheer height of these towers but take a step back for a second.. this site is THE site that will produce THE landmark tower for downtown Boston. Nothing else will ever be as prominent as this downtown. At least not in our lifetimes.
Now, are any of these designs truly worthy of that distinction?
Accordia's tower is the only one that, so far, realizes it needs to be the center of attention. A tall, tapered cylinder would be unlike anything on the skyline, iconic and recognizable from all angles. Low-quality rendering but it has potential.
Millennium's is a good looking skyline filler. Yet another glass slab, not a landmark. Same goes for Fallon and Trinity, although if we're going down that road neither are as nice as Millennium.
HYM--I'm holding out hope until we see a real rendering. Tom O'Brien proved he knows how to be bold with his proposed Pelli tower at the GC Garage.
Belkin? Embarrassing.
Let's roll out some more renderings! Lincoln and Lend Lease, surprise me.
Guys, I know we're all excited about the sheer height of these towers but take a step back for a second.. this site is THE site that will produce THE landmark tower for downtown Boston. Nothing else will ever be as prominent as this downtown. At least not in our lifetimes.
Now, are any of these designs truly worthy of that distinction?
Accordia's tower is the only one that, so far, realizes it needs to be the center of attention. A tall, tapered cylinder would be unlike anything on the skyline, iconic and recognizable from all angles. Low-quality rendering but it has potential.
Millennium's is a good looking skyline filler. Yet another glass slab, not a landmark. Same goes for Fallon and Trinity, although if we're going down that road neither are as nice as Millennium.
HYM--I'm holding out hope until we see a real rendering. Tom O'Brien proved he knows how to be bold with his proposed Pelli tower at the GC Garage.
Belkin? Embarrassing.
Let's roll out some more renderings! Lincoln and Lend Lease, surprise me.