The staggered towers make a statement of simplified design, rather than taking cues from their surroundings. Its steel, glass, and concrete towers are sleek, refined, and minimally ornamented. Gropius’ Bauhaus ideals, which laid the basis for modern and International design, can be easily glimpsed in the JFK building. He worked under the firm The Architects Collaborative (TAC) along with his assistant, Samuel Glaser, to craft two 26-story towers, anchored by a much lower four-story building. Designed by Walter Gropius, the German founder of the Bauhaus school, the building is a true modern marvel. And that’s what makes the JFK building so remarkable. Kennedy Federal Building, it was rare for the federal government to fully embrace modern architecture. Fletcher of The Architects Collaborative with Samuel Glaser “I am sympathetic to those who believe that in the perspective of history this could be seen as the wrong project in the wrong place at the wrong time.”Īrchitect: Walter Gropius and Norman C. “I do not regard Harbor Towers as my best effort in Boston,” Cobb said to Boston in a 2008 email. (To that we say: Why even move into the Brutalist beauties at all with that attitude?) And yet architect Harry Cobb, who worked on the project, seems to understand. Many people have said the best thing about living in the Harbor Towers is not having a view of the Harbor Towers. While we happen to like them, the city is divided on how it feels. The towers, which are some of the only high-rise buildings along the harbor, are sandwiched between the Aquarium and the boats lining Rowe’s Wharf. Pei & PartnersĪnother example of Boston’s fraught relationship with Brutalism, the Harbor Towers soar -or loom, if you dislike them-40 stories over the waterfront. Photo by Sarah Nichols on Flickr/Creative CommonsĪrchitect: Henry Cobb, I.M. Look over our list and tell us what you think. We ranked the buildings-with a few choices in Cambridge, for good measure-with several factors in mind, such as architectural prestige, design, historical significance, and plain old coolness. But we hope everyone will be able to spot a few of their personal favorites in here, from iconic designs, to well-known architects, to neighborhood landmarks, and more.
The ranking, of course, is wholly subjective and highly opinionated. We love Brutalism, so what? And yes, there are quite a few old white male architects represented. For that reason, and the fact that the city isn’t known for its dazzling architecture, we’ve compiled a list of the 100 best buildings here. While there are loads of old structures-and tons of new ones springing up-not all of them are, you know, good. Boston isn’t lacking in the interesting-looking building department.
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