Here we tried to capture the open space from the other side of the park. The points of the buildings define the space and form a triangle around the park. Buildings act as walls for the green area.

The main focus here was a greenspace. The buildings are the envelope for the trees that enclose the pedestrian areas. The buildings can be slightly seen through the tree canopy, which is a darker blanket for the park.

Here I tried to capture the curvature of the round building. This building has commercial spaces on the first level and private spaces, like offices, above. Notice the different heights of the surrounding buildings and massings, as well as the different heights of the circulation areas.

Buildings are routed in a round plan as they define the open space. The curvature of the buildings wrap the streets and produce walking areas for pedestrians.

Here I tried to capture the open space of the cemetery. There is a slope moving up to the buildings that enclose the area like a binding wall. The trees are the roof of the area and the shadows from the vegetation define the space through the changes in light.

This is the park street T stop. Here I tried to capture the open space. There is a slope that leads to the entrances of the train. This open area is defined by the building walls and is made up of wide pedestrian pathways and green areas.

Another courtyard within the city is at Trinity church. The courtyard is private, inaccessible and surrounded by a walkway bordered with columns on either side. These columns move one through the space, while continuing to be a serene area. Every other column is different. One can be circular, another square with different types of tops. the entire space is made mostly of stone except for the roof which is paneled dark wood that makes the space seem taller and more open.

As we moved towards Copley square the scale of the buildings are noticed. One can see every building in relation to each other, showing how condensed the city has become.

Across the street from the first Lutheran church is the first church of Boston. This church has a courtyard as well. This courtyard, however, is open to the public and is a series of steps organized in an organic pattern. This is a public space but it is designed in such a way that it seems private. There is also a set-back entrance for the side of the church. This entrance is covered by an overhang that makes the area dark and private. It is not very welcoming like the front of the church, it is also raised above the street level, making it even more secluded.

This is the first Lutheran church of Boston. What is interesting here are the courtyards that are connected to the church. This gated area creates private relaxing space for the people of the church. There are trees and vegetation that grow within the gate, and different parts of the cement are raised and lowered depending on the type of area, wide open and bright, or a small dark space.

This is the beginning of the new development, where the dam used to be. Now it is a gateway to the community. Notice the scale of the buildings in relation to the trees and each other. The two buildings are the bookends for the vegetated area designed specifically for pedestrians. The building to the right has five stories and is slightly taller than the trees that run adjacent to it. The building to the left, however, is over sixteen stories tall and looks over the park. It references the green space with its own roof vegetation.

This is a sketch of the hatch shell. This is a performance space that is not really used when performances are not taking place. Runners run around the paths that go through the hatch area. To the left is the man-made island that rests on the Charles river. In the back ground one can see the church peak and the outline of the bridge. This is a vegetated area where people can block out the noise and busyness of the city and relax.

Bowl of the Esplanade

From this spot we can see across the river to other spots of Boston. The bridge/ train tracks bind one part of the river and the second bridge, mainly for cars, wraps the other side. In the background you can see building tops for miles.

Moving past Louisburg square I noticed a play with light. In the park, that is non-accessible, the area is dark and the sun barely makes it through all of the vegetation. The buildings, however, are given plenty of sunlight. This creates a comfortable atmosphere for people walking by, and for the residents. The cobblestone streets add to this feeling.