Gehry’s 'drunken robot' masterpiece in the heart of Back Bay—a lead-coated copper sheath over a 1919 transit warehouse.
Commercial and residential building in Boston.
Featured in Frank Gehry's definitive monograph, Building Art: Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
Visitor Guide
The Hynes Convention Center Green Line station is in the building base; look up at the signature cantilevered canopies supported by jagged angled struts.
The corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street. The lead-coated copper sheath catches the morning sun to highlight the building's jagged profile.
Private luxury condos on upper floors. Lower three floors house public retail space and a T station entrance.
Gehry made his Boston debut with this 'building within a building' theme. The renovation was chosen as one of the 19 best works of the year by the AIA in 1991.
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Design & Structure
The project involved adding a 20-foot-high floor to a safely-demolished transit building. The renovation used angled aluminum extrusions to ensure nonaligned windows remained watertight.
Lead-coated copper, brick, and stone. Interiors feature Carrera marble bathrooms, hardwood flooring, and electric window shades.
The cornice and extra floor are supported by a specialized cantilevered system. MIT sued Gehry over failures in the design that resulted in leaks, common to his early work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 360 Newbury Street?+
360 Newbury Street was designed by Frank Gehry. It is located in Boston, United States.
Where is 360 Newbury Street located?+
360 Newbury Street is located in Boston, United States. Its coordinates are 42.3479°, -71.0877°.
Can I visit 360 Newbury Street?+
360 Newbury Street is a real building in Boston that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.