WEST END SQUARE

James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architect and design lead, developed a steel shade structure that wraps three sides of the park, referred to as the “Frame.” The Frame activates the street edge by creating a diversely programmed threshold between the Historic District’s sidewalks and the Square’s garden interior. The Frame’s major design elements include: 

• The Porch – Featuring porch swings hung from the Frame’s edge along North Record Street that provides a relaxing environment for all ages.
• Outdoor Workroom – Located beneath the shade canopy created by the Frame, this space houses a 50-foot-long table fitted with charging stations and Wi-Fi.
• Innovation Arcade – The Frame along the park’s Market Street edge is designed to host temporary installations, performances and artwork.