seaport square innovation district book (final revised_9-03)
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Seaport Sq proposal to the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board on September 21, 2010. Joint Venture between: BGI, Morgan Stanley, WS Development For a by-the-minute guide to the BRA Board meeting, visit http://www.innovationdistrict.org/2010/09/23/seaport-square-by-the-minute/TRANSCRIPT
Live. Work. Shop. Play.
SEAPORT SQUAREin Boston’s Innovation District
Stay.
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SEAPORT SQUARESetting the Standard forInnovation on the Waterfront
A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN:
Seaport Square spans 23 acres on Boston’s waterfront adjacent to the city’s Financial District on the largest undevel-oped parcel in the City of Boston.
The 6.3 million square foot master plan, designed by Kohn Pederson Fox, envisions a vibrant 24/7 neighbohood in Boston’s “Innovation District.”
The master plan calls for a unique fabric of residences, shops, restaurants, cultural and educational institutions, ho-tels, open spaces and a business district with research and offi ce space.
SEAPORT SQUAREin Boston’s Innovation District
I see a new city. “
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MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO
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LIVE: A Diverse, Entrepreneurial, Multi-Generational Community
LIVE / WORK: Flexible Spaces for Forward -Thinking People
WORK: Fostering Collaboration with New Workspaces
SHOP: Interactive Retail at Every Scale
PLAY: Cultural Amenities, Recreation and Nightlife
Live Work Shop Play
A Plan That Can Deliver Innovation
Urban Crossroads, Modern Neighborhood
Close-Knit Neighborhood Character, A Boston Tradition
A World Class Neighborhood for Attracting and Retaining Fresh Minds
SEAPORT SQUARE inBOSTON’S INNOVATION DISTRICT
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Conclusion
Seaport Square Stacks Up Against Innovation Neighborhoods Worldwide
Information Technology
Environmentally Responsible Transportation
Connectivity + Transportation2628
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Integrated Energy + Water Reuse
Passive Techniques
Infrastructure + Sustainability34
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Innovation Scorecard
Direct Response to the City of Boston’s Core Principles of Innovation
Parcel K Innovation Center42
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Setting the Standard for Innovation on the Boston Waterfront
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Innovation Partners + Credits
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SEAPORT SQUARE in BOSTON’S INNOVATION DISTRICT:A Plan That Can Deliver Innovation
Innovative housing for active research communities
The City of Boston is in a global competition for companies, new ideas, new ways to work, creation of new jobs and the retention of the area’s talent.
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and his administration have taken a leadership role in setting forth a vision of The New Boston and designated the 1,000 acre South Boston Waterfront and the Boston Marine Industrial Park as the Boston Innovation District.
The Seaport Square development is perfectly positioned to be the anchor and lead the way for that vision.
Innovation in design is a critical piece for the creation of a commercially viable community, and sustainability is a crucial aspect of designing for the future. However, it is only part of the equation.
What differentiates Seaport Square is its unequaled ability to deliver the environment, platform and services required for the critical interactions and collaboration that lead to innovation. Our goal is to create fertile ground from which innovation and transformation, as well as physical and social networking, can occur.
Proximity and culture matter. We plan to harness those ideals to the fullest to create a place where innovation can grow—organically.
Physical / social networks and resources for professional growth
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10-minute living, with retail and amenities close by Extensive cultural attractions for a world-class neighborhood
Mayor Menino and the City of Boston have their strategy in place. This strategy is the formation of an area where there is an attraction, a value and a quality of living and working that brings companies and entrepreneurs to live and work in the Innovation District.
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“MITCH WEISSCity Of Boston Chief Of Staff
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SEAPORT SQUARE in BOSTON’S INNOVATION DISTRICT:Urban Crossroads, Modern Neighborhood
Diagrams illustrating Seaport Square’s connections to the city and beyond
There is good reason why Boston’s waterfront has been targeted for new development and economic growth by developers and the city alike.
There is space here to build something truly new.
The waterfront landscape is underdeveloped, so new construction can integrate stringent ‘green’ requirements and new technologies right from the outset.
The district lies at a crossroads, where different parts of the city connect with each other and with the world.
Seaport Square is located at a Boston ‘crossroads’, with direct connection to the city center and to the world via Logan Airport. It is accessible by various means of transportation, surrounded by programs that are commercial catalysts and cultural attractors, strategically located on the access routes to amenities of versatile character.
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That’s the district that is going to really change the skyline.
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JOHN PALMIERI,BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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SEAPORT SQUARE in BOSTON’S INNOVATION DISTRICT:Close-Knit Neighborhood Character, A Boston Tradition
Mayor Menino celebrates with the community at an awards event for Great American Main Streets
Seaport Square will contribute to Boston’s tradition of neighborhoods with distinct identity, as a modern, cosmopolitan district with the activity and the densely-packed amenities of a tight-knit neighborhood.
Boston is America’s Walking City, a place where ‘10-minute living’ is a reality—everything you need is not more than 10 minutes travel time away.
Seaport Square, with its tight network of retail, culture hotspots, workspaces, housing and recreation spaces, will exhibit that feeling of closeness and accessibility, re-interpreting Boston’s walkable identity for the future.
Seaport Boulevard will aspire to have the impact of another Boston ‘Main Street’. Potential interactive installations like ‘Where’s Boston Now?’ are being considered to celebrate the history and identity of a rich, storied city that is leaping forward into a new century.
The South End’s revitalized Washington Street, winner of an award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
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A conceptual rendering for ‘Where’s Boston Now?’, an interactive installation that tells the story of the city
Directly connected to the waterfront, the Greenway has already become an iconic landmark for the new Boston
I don’t want this to be Fifth Avenue. This has to be different, it has to be Boston.
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SEAPORT SQUARE in BOSTON’S INNOVATION DISTRICT:Attracting and Retaining New Minds with World Class Amenities
Public parks provide moments of serenity in the dynamic landscape of modern urban living
The city’s strategy for creating an ‘Innovation District’ requires abundant opportunities for a multi-generational, entrepreneurial population to ‘Live’, ‘Work’ and ‘Play’.
The character of the neighborhood will be forged by a range of world-class retail and dining, expanded operating hours for an active nightlife, interactive public art, rotating entertainment and cultural events, and a tapestry of diverse population groups.
Public artwork attracts visitors, creates an instantly recognizable identity for any city, and encourages interaction with the urban environment
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Seaport Square will be a 24-hour neighborhood, bustling with color, energy and activity both day and night
A diverse array of retail will include everything from local vendors and specialty boutiques to major international brands
Young engineers, artists, and scientists...seek out each other’s company and are drawn to dynamic environments with plenty of public space and entertainment options.
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A RANGE OF HOUSING TYPES FOR A FORWARD-THINKING COMMUNITY
LIVE / WORK SPACES FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND RESEARCHERS
A RANGE OF WORKSPACE OPTIONSTO SUPPORT NEW BUSINESSES
ACTIVE RETAIL AT A VARIETY OF SCALES
A 24-HOUR COMMUNITY WITH CLOSE-BY CONVENIENCES
DIRECT TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS WITH BOSTON AND BEYOND
PUBLIC SERVICES TO MAKE LIVING IN THE CITY CONVENIENT AND DESIRABLE
INCUBATING INNOVATION:LIFESTYLE STRATEGIES
Smart, entrepreneurial peopleSmart, entrepreneurial people will put up with smaller apartments put up with smaller apartments and a carless life in exchange for a and a carless life in exchange for a spectacular view, a short commute, spectacular view, a short commute, and the ability to walk to a changing and the ability to walk to a changing array of restaurants and shops.array of restaurants and shops.
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LIVE:A Diverse, Entrepreneurial, Multi-Generational Community
Seaport Square is designed to become a multi-generational neighborhood where a diverse array of Bostonians will live, work, play and raise families. The neighborhood will provide a unique living experience to match the needs of the city’s 21st century workforce, students and retirees.
Seaport Square will be a neighborhood where interaction, community, collaboration and diversity work hand-in-hand to foster a place where innovation can grow.
Cultural amenities and job opportunities to attract professionals A family-friendly community with lots of recreation space
[Boston must] continue to develop its urban vitality, ensuring that it is the kind of place that people from across the country, and around the world, want to live.
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DEVELOPMENTWS A range of housing types for citizens of all agesA family-friendly community with lots of recreation space An urban neighborhood with shops and dining close to home
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LIVE / WORK:Flexible Spaces for Forward-Thinking People
Shared fl oors in residential buildings will haveworkspaces and conference rooms for residents’ use
Seaport Square offers a wide variety of housing options that meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
Affordable housing, workforce housing, units for research professionals, garden apartments, condominiums and live-work spaces will all be represented in a range of sizes and a wide mix of price points.
Co-working spaces, incubator space, sidewalk cafes, internet cafes, and residential infrastructure to support home offi ces will all be built into Seaport Square.
Well-designed, fl exible spaces make working from home not only possible but comfortable and desirable
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Super-effi cient homes respond to the needs of young workers and thinkers that need fl exibility and connectivity on a budget.
Integrated day care makes it easier to work and raise a family in the community
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WORK:Fostering Collaboration with New Workspaces
Traditional offi ce spaces will be avvailable for companies that want a lasting presence in the Innovation District
In today’s business world, the concept of ‘workplace’ is ever-changing, and traditional offi ce spaces are increasingly being replaced by unconventional alternatives that exist in both the physical and the virtual realm.
The business atmosphere within Seaport Square will be one that utilizes the latest in technological connectivity and provides a range of work / live opportunities and alternative work environments. Traditional offi ce space will also be available for companies and tenants who wish to create a more individualized and permanent presence within the Innovation District.
Designated offi ce buildings will support laboratories and research facilities as well as a range of offi ce types
The waterfront should be a unique place. We want this to be specifi c to Boston, and to the workforce we have.
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Designated offi ce buildings will support laboratories and research facilities as well as a range of offi ce types
Shared conference / offi ce spaces in residential buildings provide a place for young entrepreneurs to get a head start
Workspaces at different scales and price points will encourage collaboration between businesses new and old
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SHOP:Interactive Retail at Every Scale
International retailers contribute to the character of Seaport Boulevard and Fan Pier Boulevard as world-class shopping streets
Retail areas of Seaport Square will feature a technology-enabled interactive shopping experience. Local, national and international stores will contribute to a diverse, dynamic, world-class array of offerings, accessible to residents, workers and visitors alike.
Retailers can potentially interact with occupants and visitors via real-time digital signage networks. Kiosks allow retailers to interact with potential customers in new ways by enabling location- and time-based advertising. Global marketing efforts will endeavor to attract new, innovative tenants that will set the retail program apart.
Small-scale local stores and more informal public markets would be successful here, along with larger ventures
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The Innovation District is a perfect venue for testing new advances in retail technologies, like virtual dressing rooms
Small-scale local stores and more informal public markets would be successful here, along with larger ventures
A range of different scales of retail creates a lively streetscape and encourages foot traffi c
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PLAY:Cultural Amenities, Recreation and Nightlife
Parks facilitate recreational activity like dog walking, exercise, playing with kids, picnics or concerts
The urban open spaces, tree-lined shopping streets and cultural institutions, and the inherent proximity of these amenities, give Seaport Square an exciting, ever-changing pedestrian experience for all seasons.
Seaport Square Green and Seaport Hill, along with a new active open space on Boston Wharf Road, provide multiple sites open for public recreational use in addition to bicycle lanes, health clubs, and the adjacent Harbor Walk. Permanent gallery space will house exhibitions. Events, concerts and exciting dining concepts will encourage a lively nightlife scene.
Recreational opportunities can encourage urban activity and wellness regardless of season
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Outdoor seating for cafés and restaurants promotes the concept of “proximity” amongst residents and visitors
Interactive sculpture and other public artwork can defi ne neighborhood identity while promoting
SEAPORT SQUARE CULTURAL CORRIDOR The Waterfront has the potential to become a major cultural district, with museums, conventions, hotels, galleries, restaurants, concerts and public space.
CONNECTIVITY and TRANSPORTATION
FULLY INTEGRATED ‘TECHNOLOGY SPINE’ FOR A ROBUST MODERN NETWORK
WIRELESS HUBS FOR EXTENSIVE COVERAGE INSIDE AND OUT
AMPLE BIKE STORAGE AND BIKE-SHARING PROGRAMS
CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS
VIBRANT STREETLIFE TO ENCOURAGE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TIES IN TO OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS
ELECTRIC CARS FOR CITY TRAVEL
INCUBATING INNOVATION:NETWORK STRATEGIES
CONNECTIVITY and TRANSPORTATION
People in clusters innovate at a People in clusters innovate at a People in clusters innovate at a quicker rate, sharing technologies quicker rate, sharing technologies quicker rate, sharing technologies and knowledge easierand knowledge easierand knowledge easier...The ability and knowledge easier...The ability and knowledge easierfor small fi rms to generate ideas and for small fi rms to generate ideas and for small fi rms to generate ideas and mingle with larger fi rms who have mingle with larger fi rms who have mingle with larger fi rms who have the access to capital and the ability the access to capital and the ability the access to capital and the ability to scale and grow these ideas is to scale and grow these ideas is to scale and grow these ideas is imperative in entrepreneurial fi elds.imperative in entrepreneurial fi elds.imperative in entrepreneurial fi elds.
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CONNECTIVITY: Information Technology
Wireless networks cover the project, making it possible to work and be connected anywhere, anytime
Smart metering technologies connect end users to utility providers to improve effi ciency and lower utility costs
A community that fosters innovation is economically prosperous, environmentally aware, technically advanced and culturally rich.
Such a community demands a modern network that can serve its complex and dynamic needs.
Ideas need a tight ecosystem that fosters creative growth – distance equals death.
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Video-conferencing for virtual meetings with professionals worldwideTechnology and proximity combine to provide internet-enabled community health services
POTENTIAL WIRELESS ANTENNA HOTSPOTS
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CONNECTIVITY: Environmentally Responsible Transportation
The existing Seaport Square Park and Bike program will continue operating on site, as bike sharing grows in popularity worldwide
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CONNECTIVITY: Environmentally Responsible Transportation
The Silver Line, an environmentally friendly bus, runs directly through the site, connecting Seaport Square to downtown and the airport
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INFRASTRUCTUREand SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE POWER GENERATION
HYDROPONIC GREENHOUSES FOR ROOFTOP URBAN FARMS
WASTE HEAT RECOVERY HARNESSES AND REUSES ENERGY
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INFRASTRUCTUREand SUSTAINABILITY
High performance buildings are the future. As we continue to grow our city, we will do so in a way that is even more sustainable. Green buildings are good for the environment, public health and the bottom line.
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INFRASTRUCTURE:Integrated Energy and Water Reuse
Integrated stormwater collection can redistribute rainwater for irrigation and greywater uses
Seaport Square will work to minimize its impact on regional energy and water resources.
The project will reduce emissions and energy demand project-wide through a comprehensive approach to energy effi ciency, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced energy monitoring and metering technologies.
The project has committed to reduce energy consumption by at least 20% compared to Code-compliant buildings, and is continuing to investigate opportunities that will further reduce carbon emissions throughout the operational lifetimes of the buildings.
Additionally, the project is pursuing various water reuse strategies, including rainwater/stormwater capture and building greywater capture systems.
Seaport Square is exploring the potential of a cogeneration energy plant to supply electricity, heating and cooling throughout the project
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INFRASTRUCTURE:Integrated Energy and Water Reuse
Smart grid and smart metering technologies can improve energy effi ciency throughout the project
Seaport Square buildings will be constructed with the necessary infrastructure to facilitate future installation of solar technology
Boston weather station: BOSTON / LOGAN INT., MA42.37°N 71.00°W at 19 feet above sea level
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Green roofs reduce heat island effect, use rainwater and provide additional park space
While renewable energy and active systems certainly contribute to sustainable design, passive systems have the biggest effect on the environment and on the consumer’s wallet. Green roofs reduce heat island effect, and increased ventilation can make use of the natural winds in the area.
Creating a vibrant, high-density mixed-use neighborhood that attracts and retains young professionals is a sustainable strategy in itself.
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Well-designed, effi cient curtain wall systems insulate effectively and control heat gain on sunny days
Buildings will use sustainable materials and innovative construction techniques wherever possible
Seaport Square represents the most signifi cant commitment to green buildings of any project of its scale in the Commonwealth. Indeed, when fully built-out, Seaport Square may be one of the largest sustainable neighborhoods in the country.
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INNOVATION SCORECARD:Seaport Square Stacks Up with Innovation Districts Worldwide
The CIty of Boston is modeling its plan for the Innovation District on other similar neighborhoods worldwide, such as Spain’s 22@Barcelona. At Seaport Square, a mix of offi ces and live/work allows interactions & exchange of knowledge; mixed use workspaces, lofts, restaurants & cafes
attract a vibrant streetlife. A range of housing diversifi es the mix, while cultural amenites inspire communities with art. Retail corridors and plazas create inviting spaces; green roofs and public spaces connect people to nature; and proximity makes the 15-minute commute real.
22@Barcelona: This neighborhood in Barcelona [the model for Boston’s Innovation District] is strongly in favor of mixing production spaces in order to allow people to live close to their workplace, foster the development of localcommerce and guarantee vitality in public spaces throughout the day. Productive spaces coexist with research, training and tech transfer centers, as well as subsidized housing, facilities and green areas that improve the quality of work and life in the neighborhood.
Pearl DIstrict: The Pearl District is an area of former warehouses, light industrial and railroad classifi cationyards in Portland, Oregon now noted for its art galleries, upscale businesses and residences. The plans call for the creation of a high density urban residential neighborhood in partnership with the City of Portland. The area has a mix of multi-family housing, major offi ce facilities, regional attractions, retail businesses, parks and open spaces. The plan calls for 5,000 new housing units with an average density of 100 units per acre. This also mandates that the mix of new housing meets the income demographics of the City as a whole.
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Note: This diagram evaluates these areas by the extent to which the different criteria for fostering innovation are integrated into the project. For example, a project may have elements that correspond to a certain category, but if the principle is not fully infused into the project at every level, the box is not filled in.
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K-BLOCK INNOVATION CENTER:A Urban Lab for the City’s ‘Core Principles of Innovation’
The Core Principles of the Boston’s Innovation District require that it function as an urban lab, exhibit environmental leadership and foster shared innovation.
BGI is exploring the development of an ‘Innovation Center’ on Parcel K. This Center is designed to help promote the Mayor’s initiative; it will provide community space that fosters collaboration, learning and the sharing of ideas. The building itself will exhibit innovation in design and construction methods, including modular assembly.
New technologies and ideas would be tested at the K-Block Innovation Center. Successful ones would be integrated into the alternative Live / Work housing at J-Block, and from there would make their way into the rest of the Seaport Square project.
Modern technologies like electric car hook-ups, health-monitoring and social media retailing would thus be tested at K, and then become a part of the everyday lives of Seaport Square residents and visitors.
The ‘Innovator Workspace’ is a fl exible offi ce environment with open-plan seating and private conference areas and rooms
The central community gathering area functions as a Commons, and can be reconfi gured as an event space
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Innovation Center users will be able to access high-tech multimedia and communication tools
Educational programming space can host lectures or less formal ‘learning labs’ and workshops
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Seaport Square responds directly to the City’s Core Principles of Innovation.
As an URBAN LAB, the Innovation Center will incubate and disseminate new ideas into the city.
As always, ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP is an integral part of this world-class project.
And with ALTERNATIVE HOUSING TYPES, a RANGE OF WORKSPACE OPTIONS and a VIBRANT CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, Seaport Square has unrivaled potential to lay the framework for SHARED INNOVATION on the Boston Waterfront.
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Joint Venture Owners:Morgan Stanley / Boston Global Investors
Masterplan Developer:Boston Global Investors
Retail Partner:W/S Development Associates LLC
Masterplan Design:Kohn Pedersen Fox
Associate Architects:Hacin & Associates Inc., ADD Inc., Perkins Eastman
Landscape Design:Reed Hilderbrand Associates Inc
Traffic Consultant:Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Legal Consultant:Goulston & Storrs
Consulting Architect / Book DesignHacin + Associates
Drawings: Copyright 2010 Kohn Pedersen Fox or Hacin + Associates
Photographs: Copyright 2010 BGI, KPF or Hacin + Associates
All other material: Copyright 2010 BGI
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