TP2: Site

During the site explorationg process a series of site qualities were established. This consisted of a smaller site in the sense of square footage, and located within an area that was dense but also allowed for views beyond the immediate area. After studying three sites the site at 380 Stuart Site was chosen for its variety in height, density and program. This site is adjacent to neighborhoods that have landmark buildings density and areas for growth to use as references to mark the buildings limits and extends.

Site analyzed:

380 Stuart Street

Back Bay

This site satisfied the density qualitites necessary, the variety of heights, denisty and uses.

Site analyzed:

Fedaral Street and Milton Place

Boston Financial District

This site satisfied the density qualitites necessary but lacked a variety of heights, denisty and uses.

Site analyzed:

Valenti Square. North Washington Street  and Beverly Street

Rose Kennedy Greenway

This site satisfied the small square footage but lacked a variety of heights, denisty and uses. The site was too open in it’s surroundings and lacked connections to areas around it.