The Boylston Street elevation is the gateway to the store. The entrance is located between two six story white marble wall planes that frame the gateway. The elevation is layered with a series of glazed surfaces and stone surfaces. The circulation core is defined by the use of predominately clear 12 x 12 glass block. These are used to provide human scale to an otherwise massive structure. Randomly placed colored units provide reflections of color throughout the interior spaces.
This element was designed to be a three dimensional vertical element, much like the multi-story bay window towers seen throughout the Back Bay Area.
I have also elected to use other glazing systems to provide scale and diversity. Framed curtain wall is used through as the predominant fenestration system, but frameless curtain wall is used above each doorway sloping towards Copley Square to further establish the gateway as the focal element of the Boylston facade.
Adjustable louvres are used on the curtain wall glazing to allow control of the natural light. This not only adds to the diverse light and shadow affects attainable within the space but also will provide control of unwanted glare within certain areas.
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