The South Elevation includes the taller element constructed of puddle stone panels to tie into the 'gateway' theme. This element also includes a skylight which symbolizes the infinite opportunities of our digital future' and also allows natural light into the building. The undulating wall is a butt glass system, to allow floor to ceiling unobstructed viewing into the 'Digital Store'. The major portion of the facade is a curtain wall system, which utilizes smart glass as the glazing material to allow the option of visual interaction of the 'Digital Store' with its customers. The store can run promotions and "alter the smart glass whenever a sale is made, or when repeat customers enter the store". Fenestration at the vertical break directly behind the Balconies is a clear storefront system.
South Elevation and West Elevation
The south and west facades were broken up by introducing a setback between the ‘physical’ gateway and the smart glass panel system. This setback visually marks the entrance to the Digital Store, and provides opportunity for exterior decks facing Copley Square. These exterior decks are accessible from the second and third floors of the Digital Store, and the Observation Stair Tower on floors four through six.
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