19-Story ‘Book Building’ to be Built in Boston

Dec. 10, 2019

The Boston Planning and Development Agency approved a 19-story, 350,000 square foot Boston University Data Sciences Center building, that is said to resemble a “stack of books.” The building will be the tallest on BU’s campus at 305 feet, and will replace a surface parking lot. It was designed by Toronto-based KPMB Architects. 

“The city has embraced the idea of more remarkable architecture,” said Gary Nicksa, BU senior vice president for operations. “The overall tone is that the city and community are encouraging better architecture, which means there will be a lot of discussion about this.”

According to Globe St., the building will be the first major teaching center built in half a century. Construction will likely begin in the spring.

WCVB & Curbed Boston