https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2415 en-us goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18167 Fri, 08 May 2026 07:15:11 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18167-on-a-complex-site-in-boston-sasaki-reimagines-the-seaport-districts-tower-typology http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16668 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:45:36 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16668-foster-partners-and-sasaki-to-transform-disused-athens-airport-into-new-urban-district Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) A center for art and design by Sasaki knits into the historic fabric of The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey with 21^st-century strategies.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14948 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14948-gruss-center-for-art-and-design-at-the-lawrenceville-school-by-sasaki Gruss-Center-01-B.jpg Gruss Center for Art and Design. A transparent connection was inserted between brick buildings from different eras. Photo © Jane Messinger A scheme by Sasaki aims to transform the plaza into a “welcoming front yard for civic life.”

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14129 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14129-boston-city-hall-plaza-redesign-announced When all phases of the City Hall Plaza renovation are complete, the plaza will be a prime venue in Boston to host a wide variety of civic and social events, while also serving as a welcoming everyday destination. The project will significantly enhance the tree canopy to provide shaded comfort and improved resilience. Rendering courtesy Sasaki While today a wall of granite steps greets visitors on Congress Street, the plaza’s future northeast corner gateway draws visitors up into the plaza via a universally accessible pathway, passing an exciting playscape, seating, wayfinding elements and plantings along the way. Rendering courtesy Sasaki Nestled into the grade between Congress Street and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) terrace above, a new civic pavilion will activate Congress Street, housing restrooms and mechanical support for the plaza, and providing ample room for community programming both inside as well as atop a roof terrace that opens onto the Cancer Garden of Hope. Rendering courtesy Sasaki Originally intended to be the main public entrance to City Hall, the north entry has been closed since September 11, 2001. This plaza renovation will reopen the north entry, shifting the lower glass facade subtly outwards to make space for a modern security screening station inside the lobby; seating, plantings, sculpture and bike amenities in the entry court create a welcoming point of arrival for visitors. Rendering courtesy Sasaki A new playscape invigorates fourteen vertical feet of existing granite steps between City Hall’s north entry and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) terrace with active play opportunities that evoke the architectural character of the building and plaza. The playscape is a destination for the region’s families and visitors of all ages. Rendering courtesy Sasaki A water wall made of recycled plaza granite activates the edge between the existing U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) terrace and the promenade that gently slopes down to Congress street. Across the promenade, shaded terraces featuring interactive public art offer comfortable new places to relax, play, and gather. Rendering courtesy Sasaki The new terraces along Cambridge Street offer a view of activities on the main plaza and the prominent west facade of the building year round. Upgrades to the plaza’s infrastructure, security, loading capacity, durability and accessibility make it easier to host a diverse range of events that welcome everyone during all four seasons. Rendering courtesy Sasaki Where today inaccessible stairs and ramp-stairs block access to the building’s main entrance and upper courtyard, the plaza renovation will open these areas up with universally accessible pathways. A new “speaker’s corner” for mayoral events and seatwalls for everyday use will transition between the upper ramp and the main plaza. Rendering courtesy Sasaki A lighting company fosters brand awareness with an illuminated double-height entry sequence in its Massachutsetts headquarters.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12688 Mon, 01 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12688-lighting-osram-americas-headquarters-by-sasaki Sasaki and HLB Lighting Design created an illuminated ceiling, (or “super-ray”) for the lobby of Osram Americas’ new R&D headquarters, continuing it above an adjacent pre-function space and stair. Photo © Anton Grassl / Esto Sasaki and HLB Lighting Design created an illuminated ceiling, (or “super-ray”) for the lobby of Osram Americas’ new R&D headquarters, continuing it above an adjacent pre-function space and stair. Photo © Anton Grassl / Esto The super-ray is faced with acrylic panels and illuminated by programmable LEDs. Photo © Anton Grassl / Esto The office features wedge-shaped, collaborative “ray” areas, with uplit white ceilings (bottom) that border more expansive open workspaces identified by exposed ceilings. Photo © Anton Grassl / Esto Image courtesy Sasaki goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) A sign on the door of Dudley Dough, a soon-to-be opened caf' on the ground floor of Boston's recently inaugurated Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, advertises 'pizza, coffee, and economic justice.' This improbable menu gives a clue to the larger goals behind the construction of the 215,000-square-foot, six-story structure completed this past spring.

]]> 1508-bruce-c-bolling-municipal-building-boston-mecanoo-and-sasaki-associates.asp Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7354-bruce-c-bolling-municipal-building Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building The new BPS headquarters incorporates the facades of three late 19th-century structures, including the graceful bowed face of the Ferdinand Building.   Photo © Anton Grassl Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building The headquarters' main entrance sits where an elevated train once turned to cross the site. Its path is marked by lighting recessed in the lobby ceiling and above the entry. Photo © Anton Grassl/Esto Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building The architects chose brown iron-spot brick for most of the building's cladding. The subtly light-reflective bricks are laid in a variety of patterns, including stacked, running, and soldier bond. These new facades meet the historic ones, including the red brick face of the Curtis Building, but step back at angles and curve around corners as the building rises. Photo © Anton Grassl/Esto Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building In order to assert or, as Mecanoo's Houben says, 'grab' the building's south and southwest corners, the architects chose another material'rough ashlar granite.   Photo © Anton Grassl/Esto Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building In order to assert or, as Mecanoo's Houben says, 'grab' the building's south and southwest corners, the architects chose another material'rough ashlar granite. Photo © Anton Grassl/Esto Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building The double-story lobby has warm finishes that include dark terrazzo and birch. Photo © Anton Grassl/Esto Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building The sixth floor's publicly accessible roof deck, positioned at the prow of the Ferdinand Building, affords a stunning view of Boston's skyline. Photo © Anton Grassl/Esto Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building The BPS offices are flexible, daylight-filled, and sensibly laid out. Photo © Anton Grassl/Esto Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building Bruce C. Bolling Municipal BuildingMecanoo and Sasaki AssociatesBostonThe project team decided to save only the facades of the late 19th century buildings on the site including that of the landmarked Ferdinand.Photo courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building Saving Ferdinand's facade required maintaining its stability during demolition and carefully weaving in a new permanent structure of steel framing and composite slabs on metal deck.   Photo courtesy Arup Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building Bolling's new brickwork is laid in several patterns, included stacked bond between the windows and subtly corbeled spandrels of running bond and angled solider courses.   Photo courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates Second Floor Image courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates Second Floor Image courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates Fourth Floor Image courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates Fourth Floor Image courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates Fifth Floor Image courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates Sixth Floor Image courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building Image courtesy Mecanoo and Sasaki Associates