The Anchor Building: Development Proposal for Building 108, Charlestown Navy Yard; Anchor Park, Rope Walk Improvements (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Boston Investment And Development Company

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0282339132 ISBN 13: 9780282339135

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book presents a in-depth account of the Boston Investment and Development Company's (BIDC) proposal for the redevelopment of Building 108 located in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. Building 108 is the only structure amongst the Navy Yard buildings recommended for total demolition within the Boston Redevelopment Authority's plan for the site. Yet the author argues for an alternative strategy that blends preservation and restoration alongside adaptive reuse, detailed with floor-by-floor plans for the project's scope and vision. Boston Investment and Development Company is known for its impressive portfolio of successfully managing historic rehabilitations like the Lowell (Ma.) State Park. These projects are widely recognized and have been lauded by organizations such as the Boston Design Council, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. This book provides rich insights into the company's approach to historic preservation, and adaptive reuse. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the process of revitalizing historic landmarks while preserving their architectural integrity, blending seamlessly with the demands of modern utility.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282339132
• ISBN 13: 9780282339135
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 133