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 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.
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.
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.
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.
