177 Huntington
| 177 Huntington | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The skyscraper in 2023 | |
 Interactive map of the 177 Huntington area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office |
| Architectural style | Brutalist |
| Location | 177 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°20′42″N 71°04′58″W / 42.344878°N 71.082831°W |
| Construction started | 1968 |
| Completed | 1972 |
| Opening | 1973 |
| Owner | Beacon Capital Partners[3] |
| Height | |
| Roof | 367 ft (112 m)[4] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 28[4] |
| Floor area | 275,000 sq ft (25,500 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Araldo Cossutta, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners[1][2] |
| Structural engineer | Weiskopf & Pickworth, New York, NY[5] |
177 Huntington (formerly the Christian Science Administration Building) is an iconic 367-foot-tall (112 m) Brutalist skyscraper[4] located in the Christian Science Center in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is situated on the Christian Science Plaza, which is a Boston landmark.[6][7]
History
[edit]The original design of the building came from I.M. Pei & Partners and Araldo Cossutta Associated Architects in the 1970s, when the Christian Science Plaza was being constructed.[8] The building was completed in 1972 and it opened in 1973, originally served as the Christian Science world headquarters.[9]
In 2012, it was leased by Beacon Capital Partners and underwent renovations soon afterward.[10] Current tenants include Northeastern University, as well as consulting and investment companies. In 2017, four peregrine falcons hatched in one of the building ledges.[11]
Accolades
[edit]In 2017, the building won The Office Building of the Year award in the renovated building category from the mid-Atlantic division of the Building Owners and Managers Association.[12]
In 2018, the building is ranked No. 4 in the top 100 best buildings in Boston by the Boston Magazine, behind the John Hancock Tower, the John F. Kennedy Federal Building, and the Boston City Hall.[13]
Gallery
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Facade of the skyscraper -
Aerial view of the skyscraper -
The skyscraper at dusk -
Aerial view of the skyscraper on the Christian Science Plaza -
Surroundings of 177 Huntington on the Christian Science Plaza -
The reflection pool next to the skyscraper -
View from the west side of 177 Huntington -
View from the east side of 177 Huntington -
Close-up shot of building -
View of the top part of the skyscraper
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References
[edit]- ^ David Sokol (May 16, 2015). "177 Huntington Avenue". Architectural Record. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Madeline Bilis (July 25, 2018). "The 100 Best Buildings in Boston". Boston Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Gail Kalinoski (August 31, 2012). "Beacon Capital Picks Up Boston's 177 Huntington Ave. for $59M". Commercial Property Executive. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ a b c "177 Huntington - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com.
- ^ "Christian Science Center". Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ "Christian Science Plaza | Boston Preservation Alliance". www.bostonpreservation.org.
- ^ "Christian Science Center Complex", Boston Landmarks Commission, Environment Department, City of Boston, 25 January 2011.
- ^ "177 Huntington Avenue". bcausa.com.
- ^ Library, The Mary Baker Eddy (May 31, 2018). "The building of the Christian Science Center". Mary Baker Eddy Library.
- ^ Asad Syrkett (October 1, 2014). "New LED Lights Illuminate an I.M. Pei Icon". Architectural Digest. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Chris Sweeney (May 19, 2017). "Four Peregrine Falcons Hatch on Boston Skyscraper". Boston Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Times, Boston Real Estate (April 10, 2017). "Three CBRE-Managed Boston Properties Win Mid-Atlantic BOMA Awards". Boston Real Estate Times.
- ^ Bilis, Madeline (July 25, 2018). "The 100 Best Buildings in Boston". Boston Magazine.
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