Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. Federal Building, Federal administrative center in West End, Boston, US.
The Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. Federal Building is an administrative center in West End comprising an 11-story tower and a five-story wing connected by an interior courtyard. The structure showcases pink granite facades with horizontal ribbon windows, while a glass atrium allows natural light to flood the inner concourse.
The building was completed in 1986, replacing the former Hotel Manger that once occupied the site. It symbolizes the federal government's presence in New England.
The building displays a collection of public art, including Jane Kaufman's installation of 9,000 glass crystals and Mary Miss' wall fountain made from natural materials.
You can enter through the Causeway Street entrance on weekdays between 8 AM and 5 PM, though security screening is required for everyone. Plan to allow extra time for this check when visiting.
The interior courtyard features several public art installations, including one made from thousands of glass crystals and another composed of natural materials forming a water feature. These works transform the concourse into something beyond a simple passageway.
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