The master plan for the Dewey Square precinct in Boston’s Financial District redesigns the surface restoration above the Central Artery/Tunnel Project. It expands the scope of the previous plan to include the large plazas surrounding the square, transforming the entire area into a unified urban space with a unique, contemporary character.  

The square’s ground plane, a continuous carpet of stone and concrete, stretches beneath different objects: retail spaces, a café, a newsstand/information broadcasting booth, a large public television screen, street furnishings, gardens, fountains, and various smaller plazas. The pavement patterning reflects the scale of the plaza, as its large stripes adjust to accommodate the width of each object. 

Glass-louvered head houses, inspired by the public lobbies of the surrounding buildings, lead to the subway. They become glowing beacons at night, supporting urban activities in the newly revitalized square.