Russia Wharf

Infobox Skyscraper
building_name=Russia Wharf
location= Boston, Massachusetts
antenna_spire=395 ft (120 m)
floor_count=32
est_completion=2008
opening=2008
use=Hotel, Office, Residential
status=Under Construction
architect=Childs Bertman Tseckares Inc.
developer=Boston Properties

Russia Wharf is a high-rise building under construction in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The building will stand at 395 feet (120 m) with 32 floors. Construction began in 2007, and the building is scheduled to be completed by 2010. Upon completion, it will stand as the 31st tallest building in the city. The architectural firm who designed the building is Childs Bertman Tseckares Inc., of Boston, Massachusetts. The civil engineer is Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts. When completed, this mixed use project will include approximately convert|500000|sqft|m2 of class-A commercial office space, 300 hotel suites, and 50 residential units. The tower is being constructed on top of and behind three existing buildings erected around 1900, including 270-286 Congress Street and 530 Atlantic Avenue.

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Boston

External links

* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=russiawharf-boston-ma-usa Entry on Emporis]
* [http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=30083 Entry on SkyscraperPage]
* [http://www.bostoncondoguy.com/boston-condo-developments-detail.php?var=35 Russia Wharf Condo Development]