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Project • By Paul Lukez Architecture • Urban Green Spaces
Charles River Island
Proposal
This project envisions replacing the Massachusetts Avenue (Harvard) Bridge with a new structure spanning the Charles River Basin. At its center, a tear-shaped island provides vibrant public spaces, gardens, and pathways for recreation and gathering. The bridge’s sculptural form rises gently 15 feet above the current span, allowing greater clearance for rowing and boating below. Its twin ribbon-like lanes expand at mid-span, framing views of the island and city beyond. Together, the bridge and island establish a new civic gateway linking MIT to Boston’s Back Bay.
Context & Inspiration
Boston’s waterfront has long been shaped by transformative engineering and design. The existing 19th-century bridge, while fu... More
Project • By Bergmeyer • Shops
Johnny Cupcakes
Entrepreneur Johnny Earle, aka "Johnny Cupcakes," is a bona fide Brand Hysteria Expert. It's seemingly baked into his DNA as a self-starter who's been launching businesses since he was a young kid. Johnny Cupcakes has won over the masses with his fakery for over twenty years without selling any baked goods. Instead, he has created an empire with a heartfelt mission to make people happy by designing limited-edition t-shirts, greeting cards, and apparel.
Ben Gebo Photography
Ben Gebo Photography
When the chance arose to move Johnny Cupcakes’ existing store on Boston's Newbury Street to a new location closer to Mass Ave., Johnny jumped on the opportunity to re-envision his store and further amplify his brand and customer exper... More