The Clarendon, Back Bay’s Newest Green Luxury Tower
Robert A.M. Stern became famous for his signature modern-traditionalist style. Stern was a pioneer in the post-modern movement. An architectural style and attitude which brought the warmth and charm of traditional architecture to modern construction technology.
Stern was the perfect choice to design Back Bay’s first luxury residential tower. The Clarendon sits on a previously underdeveloped parking lot diagonally across from The Prudential Tower. Stern uses the massing of the building and uses Back Bay’s traditional brick to stitch together the neighborhood. The magnitude of this 32-story tower is mitigated by Stern’s careful attention to scale, proportion and material. The massing of the building was also studied to help alleviate the wind tunnel effect from the neighboring Prudential. The ground floor houses a popular bar and a post office which helps to extend the neighborhood and nightlife of Back Bay.
The Clarendon is also one of very few ‘green’ residential towers in the nation. Deciding to go green can add significantly to the construction cost but the trade-off is a safer, better quality, longer lasting and more comfortable building. Building a green building means not only using recycled materials and using energy efficient appliances but also following stricter health and air-quality standards.
The building has both condominiums and rentals units available at One Back Bay. They are appointed finest finishes and appliances and boast luxurious amenities. There are many different floor plans to fit a variety of lifestyles. The location and height of the building grant it some of the best views of Boston and provide ample natural light. A world famous architect, prime location and green construction insure The Clarendon will remain one of Boston’s most desired addresses for decades to come.
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