BOSTON TOAST
“And this is good old Boston, The home of the bean and the cod, Where the Lowells talk only to Cabots, And the Cabots talk only to God.”
HISTORY “The building has recently been gutted in preparation for a total reconstruction of the interior. Built as a fifteen thousand square foot single-family residence in 1865, it was one of the grandest houses in Boston. It is situated in the Back Bay Architectural District, so any changes to the exterior of the building have, since 1966, been regulated by a very active Historical Commission, a city government agency.�
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
WHAT IS BOSTON BRAHMIN?
HISTORICALLY
CURRENT
Dignified Urbane Enlightened Old Nouveau Rich Art Strong Academic Strong Respected Bourgeois Origin of Boston Culture
Democratic Multicultural Public Spaces Art Galleries Harvard Boston Symphony Libraries Diversity
THESIS STATEMENT Through the exploration of materials, analysis of connections, and the introduction of an aggragated, abstract system of order and decoration, the 15 Commonwealth luxury hotel will provide a dialogue between the historic ideals of the past, and a newly adapted design of the present day “Boston Brahmin�.
Study
Spatial Reconfiguration
BOSTON HISTORY 15 COMMONWEALTH RECONFIGURED?
HISTORY RECONFIGURED?
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Character Tone
User Groups & Program PROGRAM m #2
sers
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Building Adaptation
Massing Study
Spatial Reconfiguration
Artist Gallery Diverse Boston Visitors Library Students, Parents, Travelers Music Room Those spending their morning and Lounge Design Problem #2 Amenities for All Users Building Adaptation Spatial Reconfiguration evenings in the hotel, Massing and Study during the Bar day exploring Dining Cafe/Coffee Shop Artist Gallery Character Tone Library Guest Rooms Services Music Room
BOSTON HISTORY RECONFIGURED?
?
Standard
Cable TV/Flat Screens Wifi Ceiling Fans Phone Shower/Tub Bath Products Fitness Center Minibar In-Room Safe
Above Standard
Bath Butler Robes Ihome Stereo Jacuzzi Penthouse Terraces Private fitness Exec Conference Center Exec Board Rooms Valet Parking Valet Dry Cleaning Laptops & Computer Stations In-suite coffee and tea service Game rooms Turndown service Limo service Pet Amenities
Program
Lounge Bar Dining Cafe/Coffee Shop Guest Rooms Services
Self serve kiosks/Assistance Checkin-in Combination of Suites and Rooms Self Serve-kitchen? Local restaurant and bar vouchers Spa/ Pool/ Fitness Center Relaxation Nooks Library and Sitting Areas Concierge Lounge Work stations Conference and Business rooms Bar/ Restaurant/ Loung Foyer Theatre Terrace/ Observation Deck Atrium Space Dining Room Parking On and Off street
Character Tone
What is the basic square footage of these programmatic spaces?
BOSTON HISTORY RECONFIGURED?
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PRECEDENTS. CASE STUDIES. INSPIRATION.
REUSE of Existing Panelled Rooms SITE for Public Use Library, Music Ampitheatre, & Outdoor Dining Exterior Program Locations
Dining Plaza
Rooftop Library
Music Amphitheatre
AMENITY - DRAWING ROOM Outdoor Music Amphitheatre
AMENITY - DRAWING ROOM Outdoor Music Amphitheatre
AMENITY - DRAWING ROOM Outdoor Music Amphitheatre
PLANS Basement & Garden Levels
50
PLANS Street & Second Level
50
PLANS Third & Fourth Levels
50
SECTION
Guest Room
Guest Room
Lobby
Gallery
Bar
60
SYSTEM MATERIALS Existing Brick
Perforated Metal
Satin Glass
Walnut
SYSTEM
Roof Mechanical
Program
Circulation
Structure
GUEST ROOM
GUEST ROOM
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