ICA

Sitting on the edge of the historical Boston harbor, the ICA remains very much interacted with the harbor. The view of the harbor from the site is very intriguing. The architect of the ICA building, seems to use this to his advantage. With an outdoor cafe, outdoor auditorium seating, and the large viewing hall on the top floor all facing the harbor, the building seems to frame the harbor creating different views that are continuously changing. Not only does the building capture different views of the harbor, but looking at the building in section one can notice a similarity in shape to the overall site in which it inhabits. It seems as if the harbor actually continues through the building. Whether or not this was the intention of the architect, this is the feeling I experienced when at the site.