Science Center Plaza
AddressOxford Street, Cambridge, MA, United States of America, 02138
Site Number07254
Building Root Number
07254
Architect (Original)
Stoss Architects
Constructed
2010
Building Acquired 2010
Building Acquired 2010
StatusActive
Site Name HistoryThe site is named after its location and function.Historical NotesThis plaza, located in front of the Science Center, was renovated by Stoss Architects in 2010 as a part of the Harvard Commons Spaces initiative. The original plaza in this location was designed as a part of the Science Center contemporaneously with the Cambridge Street Underpass.Additional Information2015 winner of the BSLA Honor Award from the Boston Society of Landscape Architects.
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