Boston? The Right Direction

Apple’s architect is headed in the right direction for the proposed Boston retail store, according to members of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission at Wednesday’s hearing to consider a second round of designs. Most importantly, the Commission approved demolition of the building at 815 Boylston St., a step that Apple said was required for them to locate a store at the address. But, the Commission wants the architect to perform even more revisions to the store’s design, including reducing the amount of light that emits from the storefront. “We like the direction it’s going in. You’re on a great track, keep going,” said commission member John Christiansen. The 3-story store would feature a spiral-glass staircase, roof-top garden, and suspended, back-lit Apple logo, sounding much like the new Fifth Avenue design. Read the full story here.