Pelli Clarke & Partners Completes Glass Skyscraper Addition to Historic Boston South Station
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Ben Dreith
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Summary
Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed a major architectural project in Boston, adding a modern glass skyscraper atop the historic 1899 South Station train station. The project preserves the original neoclassical structure while upgrading transit facilities and creating new terminals for bus and rail travel. This represents a significant modernization of New England's busiest transit hub while maintaining historical architectural integrity.
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· 4 pulledUS architecture studio Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed a skyscraper clad in glass on top of a restored 1899 train station in Boston, USA
the "busiest transit hub in New England"
Boston South Station, an 1899 curved neoclassical structure designed by Boston firm Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge
Pelli Clarke & Partners maintained this original structure while adding a series of new terminals for bus and rail travel
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