The Christian Science Plaza Redesign: Revitalizing a Mid-Century Landmark
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The Christian Science Plaza, a beloved mid-century Boston landmark, was restored to its original luster through a comprehensive stewardship restoration and redesign project completed in 2021. How does one sensitively adapt an iconic brutalist landscape to meet modern-day needs and an evolved urban context?
Join key design team members for a presentation and tour of the plaza. You'll learn about the innovative yet respectful strategies employed to make the plaza more sustainable and welcoming, both key objectives of the client. Plus, explore some of the more significant measures taken, both above and below the surface.
The Christian Science Plaza, a beloved mid-century Boston landmark, was restored to its original luster through a comprehensive stewardship restoration and redesign project completed in 2021. How does one sensitively adapt an iconic brutalist landscape to meet modern-day needs and an evolved urban context?
Join key design team members for a presentation and tour of the plaza. You'll learn about the innovative yet respectful strategies employed to make the plaza more sustainable and welcoming, both key objectives of the client. Plus, explore some of the more significant measures taken, both above and below the surface.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the importance of character-defining features that contribute to a historic landmark and how that guides restoration efforts.
- Learn about innovative stormwater management solutions that may be applied to other projects.
- Explore opportunities to implement year-round amenities of outdoor spaces in four-season climates.
- Review subtle techniques for improving nighttime ambience and safety while preserving a site's historic character.
- John Amodeo, FASLA
Principal - Arcadis