Old State House: A Boston Legend

The oldest surviving public building in the City of Boston is the Old State House, a history structure originally built in 1713. The Boston architects behind the Old State House are unknown, but the building was altered, restored, and renovated by three separate architects during its lifetime; Isaiah Rogers, George Albert Clough, and Goody, Clancy and Associates.

The Old State House is built in the Georgian style, and is considered a U.S. National Historic Landmark, and is also listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. On March 5, 1770, the Old State House provided the backdrop for the clash between British soldiers and colonists known as the Boston Massacre. The building's balcony also served as the site where the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to the citizens of Boston in 1776. This building holds a lot of history for Boston and, if you get a chance, you should absolutely visit and check it out for yourself.

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Blueprints Explained

You may be vaguely familiar with what a blueprint is, but do you have a complete understanding of what information is contained on one, or how they're used by Boston architects? We've decided to put together a quick rundown to explain what you can expect to find on such a document.

According to Wikipedia, a blueprint is "a type of paper-based reproduction usually of a technical drawing, documenting an architecture or an engineering design." Nowadays, the term blueprint is often used to describe a detailed plan, and the traditional methods of creating blueprints have largely been replaced by plotters and computer aided design applications on computers.

Boston Architect is a company you can trust with your blueprint creation. We'll turn your dreams into an architectural design on paper, incorporate your ideas and wishes, and help the eventual builder on your project complete it to your specifications. Give us a call today at (617) 323-6081 to talk more about how our Boston architects can help you with your next home design or renovation design project.

Boston's Old North Church

The Old North Church, constructed in 1723, is a famous landmark in Boston history as well as Boston architecture. It was in this church that Paul Revere received the two-lantern signal, which meant the British were invading by sea. The church's official name today is Christ Church in the City of Boston, and the church itself is located at 193 Salem Street.



Here's an image of Boston's North End section. Here, you can see the steeple of the Old North Church shooting up from the rooftops.



A statute of Paul Revere stands outside the Old North Church as a symbol of that fateful April night in 1775.

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Hancock Place: The Tallest Building in Boston

Known better as John Hancock Tower, Hancock Place has been the tallest building in Boston since 1976. It's the 50th-tallest building in the United States, and the 162nd-tallest building in the world.



Hancock Place stands approximately 790 feet tall and contains 60 floors. The structure's windows are highly reflective. In the image below, you can see parts of the city behind the camera being mirrored back.



This is a recent piece of Boston architecture, but a significant one nonetheless. Over the next few weeks, we'll be covering more famous Boston buildings in an attempt to help readers familiarize themselves with Boston's wide variety of architectural styles.

Boston Architect Gallery

For 30 years, Boston Architect has helped homeowners in Boston and surrounding areas create their own memorable bits of Boston architecture. We're affordable, but most of all, we're dedicated to doing amazing work. Here are a few photos of some projects we've completed for our customers.

















Imagine these looks as part of your new home or renovation. With Boston Architect, it's possible.

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Examples of Boston Architecture

Boston has many different types of architecture represented in its homes and buildings. Here are a few examples of Boston architecture we feel are significant.

 
Colonial
Revere House - 1681


Federal
Harrison Gray Otis' Second House  - 1802

 
Victorian
Boston Public Library - 1887


Contemporary
John Hancock Tower - 1972

Boston Architect appreciates the rich architectural history contained within the city of Boston, and we aim to help everyone create their own piece of Boston architecture. Interested in learning more? Give us a call at (617) 323-6081. You can also get a free architecture quote by filling out our online form.

Blueprints for House

Here are some of the more common questions we get asked about blueprints:

How many sets of architectural designs do I need to order?

It’s recommended those who have a mortgage and want to speed up receiving estimations order at least 10 sets.

What is a frontal sheet?

This is the artist’s representation of the home’s exterior. It’s drawn in two-point perspective to give you an idea of how the home will look once it’s built and landscaped.

What do detailed floor plans show?

These are complete in 1/4 scale, and illustrate each floor’s layout. Careful attention is paid to the dimensions of every room and interior space.

Boston blueprints designer AI Boston Architect can help you with all your architectural designs. Contact us today at www.Boston-Architect.com.