500 Boylston Street, Postmodern skyscraper in Back Bay, Boston, United States.
The 500 Boylston Street is a postmodern skyscraper with 25 floors covered in carved rose granite and featuring two-story windows that extend across its facade. A vaulted copper roof line tops the structure, giving it a distinctive shape against the city's skyline.
The building was completed in 1989 as a collaboration between the architecture firm John Burgee Architects and Philip Johnson serving as design consultant. Its completion marked a turning point in Boston's adoption of postmodern design during that decade.
The building sits beside Trinity Church, creating a visual contrast between modern design and the historic house of worship next to it. This pairing shows how different architectural styles coexist in Boston's downtown.
The building houses office space and retail areas on its lower floors that are open to visitors. Underground parking is available, though access may be limited as it primarily serves tenants and their guests.
The building gained recognition when it appeared in the television series Boston Legal as the fictional law firm's offices on its upper floors. This portrayal in a popular show helped cement its place in popular culture.
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