FP3 At The Heart Of The Seaport's Innovation District

Mayor Menino’s branding of the South Boston Waterfront as the new “Innovation District” is paying dividends for the Fort Point neighborhood, according to a recent Boston Globe article. The past two years have seen 3,000 new jobs at 100 firms come to the district spanning areas of the Fort Point, Channel Center, Liberty Wharf, Fan Pier, and the Leather and Financial districts.

The neighborhood surrounding FP3 Boston continues to grow and attract some of the region’s leading companies and innovators.  While the area may be called a variety of names, those who reside in FP3′s Fort Point loft-style condos call it “the best place to live in Boston.” The area is so popular now that restaurants in the once quiet Seaport are thriving, taking reservations well in advance. Barbara Lynch, whose award-winning dining concepts are among the many world-class features of the FP3 building, said she hopes “to continue to see a range of local businesses moving here, large and small.’’

FP3 itself reflects the neighborhood’s rich history while offering contemporary and modern amenities. To find out more about FP3, our luxury condos for sale in Boston, and this dynamic waterfront setting, contact us today.

"Summer Sunday Afternoon" by Phillip Spinks. Acrylic on Canvas. Each Panel is 20" x 20" / Overall Dimension: 6' x 6'

Our next show at The FP3 Gallery welcomes local South End artist, Phillip Spinks. His show opens on January 18th, and a reception with the artist will take place on Thursday, February 2nd, from 6-8pm in The FP3 Gallery at FP3 Boston.

Phillip is best known for his abstract multi-layered paintings and has most recently found inspiration in what is lost or has been destroyed only to create new meaning in what remains.  Hurricane Katrina, for example, has played a moving and inspirational influence on his recent work.  Other influences are distilled from his sense of self, based on a southern heritage enhanced by his many travels and the cultures both urban and rural, which he has encountered. This history invoked with a vivid imagination creates images hauntingly surreal, yet vaguely familiar in the recesses of our primal memories.

He has been in numerous juried exhibitions throughout the US and his work is also in many private and public collections in Boston and beyond. Learn more about Phillip’s work here – and to learn more about FP3 Boston or tour our available Boston luxury condos, contact FP3 today.

Phillip Spinks was born in Nurnburg, West Germany in 1972, and he has lived throughout the United States and Europe, from the mountainous deserts of the southwest to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and from deep in the Bavarian forests to Colonial New England.  He studied engineering, creative writing and archaeology at Boston University.

He’s been a painter and printmaker living and working in Boston for more than ten years.  He has his work in many public and private collections such as Merck & Co., Children’s Hospital and the Beal Corporation, and he’s been in numerous juried exhibitions and has shown throughout the United States and Germany.

His current body of work is about taking what is lost or destroyed and creating new meanings as well as anchoring what remains.

On August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina struck both New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf coast.  His parents’ and his grandmother’s homes were gutted by the storm surge of Katrina.  Anything below three and a half feet was buried in sediment and debris.  Ninety percent of his family photographs were completely destroyed.  As his parents and he sifted through what was left of their home, they found items of their recent past.  Broken china, splintered chairs, clothing and images lost in frames, melted by the ravages of the storm.  What remained were fragments of memories, a face here, an arm draped over a shoulder, the edge of a building.

After smell, sight is the strongest sense linked to memory.  Looking through photo albums and frames, the images both lost their meaning and sparked moments in times remembered.

He saw the austere beauty in the imagery that remained, and as opposed to allowing the loss of the images to create a void in his mind, he chose to reclaim these memories and create a new vehicle to contain them.  This body of work is titled Recovering Memories.

Barrington Coffee - now at FP3!

The perfect neighborhood deserves the perfect coffee. Combining the two is a recipe for success.

The new Barrington Coffee Roasting Company Cafe is now open on the first level of FP3 at 346 Congress Street in the vibrant Seaport District, making it a convenient stop for FP3 residents on their way out to work or to one of the many great restaurants in the area. There’s nothing better than having a gourmet coffee shop so close to home!   The rich taste of Barrington Coffee Roasting Company’s coffee is a great way to start or end your workday, or is the ideal fix if you need a jumpstart to your mid-afternoon routine.  The new space is perfect for casual business meetings or for checking up on emails, or just stepping out of your luxury waterfront condo for a change of pace.

The Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, which Fortune Magazine [September 26, 2011] named one of the best small coffee makers in America, offers a variety of unique coffees, with new flavors arriving on a regular basis. Exquisite tastes from around the world are now available for purchase, either ground to take home or brewed for the business professional on the go. Boston luxury condos and premium coffee go hand in hand, especially when welcoming guests into your FP3 luxury penthouse or loft-style home. Whether in the office or in your own dining room, only the best will do, and BCRC coffee is the premium choice now available only at FP3. Stop by FP3 Boston today to try a cup, or to find out more about the fantastic Boston Seaport condos still available!

Looking for things to do this Halloween in the Fort Point Neighborhood?
Here’s a list of Halloween Happenings near FP3 this weekend!

Day of the Dead Costume Party at Temazcal

October 27th 10 pm

Tezmacal Tequila Cantina
250 Northern Ave.
21+ Only

Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the Mexican holiday honoring and celebrating loved ones who have passed. Temazcal Tequila Cantina is hosting a costume party to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos!  Music, dancing, and a costume contest! Prizes ranging from a pair of Boston Bruins tickets to Tequila and Temazcal Gift Certificates!

Fort Point Pumpkin Pageant

October 28th 12- 4 pm

Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress St.
Free for All Ages!

Free pumpkin carving for children and adults at the Boston Children’s Museum.  View an impressive gallery of creative pumpkins carved and decorated by local businesses.  Free cider, popcorn, and pretzels!

Halloween on the Harbor

October 28th 7 – 10 pm

Duck Tour Bar Hop!
Seaport District Area
21+ Only

Trick-or-Treating for Adults!  For only $5, visit 14 bars and restaurants in the exciting new Seaport District, serving Halloween themed food and beverage, and offering goodies like coupons and special deals.  Be sure to wear your costume!  Transportation to the various venues will be provided by Boston Duck Tours throughout the event; participating venues include:

TAMO bar at the Seaport Hotel
Atlantic Beer Garden
Barking Crab
Barlow’s
Capiz Lounge at the Renaissance Hotel
M.J. O’Connor’s
City Bar
Daily Catch
Jerry Remy’s Seaport
LTK
RumBa at the InterContinental Boston
Strega Waterfront
Temazcal
Whiskey Priest

Check out the chatter about this Halloween on the Harbor Event on Twitter by following #HOTH2011
Proceeds from the $5 ticket price for this year’s ‘Halloween On the Harbor’ parties will benefit the Friends of the Fort Point Channel.

Howl-o-Ween Costume Party & Movie Premiere

October 30th 1- 3 pm

Seaport Boston Hotel
200 Seaport Boulevard
All Ages & Pet-Friendly!

Dog owners and their pups are invited to take a stroll down the red carpet, pose for a photo, and take in the premiere of “A Dog’s Life at Seaport”.  Complimentary treats for your canine friends and kiddies; cash bar for adults.

Icerey Taka, charcoal and oil on paper

FP3 Open House

October 30th 1-2:30pm

FP3 Residences & Art Gallery
346 Congress Street

Stop by and visit our Open House on Sunday during the Halloween festivities!  View the current exhibit in the FP3 Gallery, “Desi Koy”, solo exhibition of drawings, paintings and mixed-media imagery by artist Gretchen Beck.

Boo La La Costume Party

October 31st 7 – 9 p.m.

Papagayo
283 Summer Street
21+ Only

Enjoy a hosted bar offering special Halloween-themed, tequila-based cocktails and complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres featuring signature Papagayo dishes with Rue La La. Costumes will be judged throughout the night, and the event will cap off with an announcement of the costume contest winners.  Prizes range from Bruins tickets to restaurant gift certificates.  Even if you’re costume doesn’t win any prizes, you still get a treat!  Upon Exit, every guest will get a complimentary mystery gift card!  Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

The restaurant, located at Liberty Wharf, boasts an extensive award-winning wine list and a refined hospitality that is surpassed by none. The wines are as bold and tempting as the magnificent menu selections that feature prime steaks of all types and the freshest seafood.

With the holidays just around the corner, and if you happen to live nearby, dedicated private dining coordinators are available to assist guests in planning and personalizing any event for a memorable dining experience.

And, to think, if you lived in a Boston loft or a premier penthouse just a few blocks from the restaurant, you could actually walk to Del Frisco’s…everyday!

This is a free event open to the public.  It spans 10 buildings (but many more than 10 studios) in the Fort Point area that are all within easy walking distance of each other.  Guests may pick up a map and directory brochure to guide them as they meander through studios.

Friday October 14th: Preview selected studios 4:00-7:00pm
All locations open Saturday and Sunday
October 15 and 16: 11:00am-6:00pm

See the event page here.

Exhibition:
October 3, 2011 – January 12, 2012
Opening reception with the artist Thursday, October 6, 2011 6-8pm

Left:         Icerey Taka – charcoal and oil on paper
Right:       Jiiney Ib II – Diptych – oil, charcoal and graphite

For the imagery Beck produces as an artist, she conducted extensive research in Niger, West Africa where she lived and traveled for many years.  Her art involves the study of different aspects of the Nigerien landscape, the Djarma and Fulani cultures and the art forms they create.  Through this study, she’s been committed to the advancement of abstraction, portraying concepts of ritual and tradition within the social structure of Nigerien culture.

The titles of Beck’s images and exhibitions are presented in the Djarma language. The Djarma people speak Djarma in Niger, West Africa. The titles she uses refer to different modes of expression, as well as the colorful and vibrant parts of the Nigerien culture.  The titles give her imagery a sense of texture that allows the viewer to contemplate a possible meaning of the words in relation to the art she creates.

Beck’s drawings, paintings and mixed-media have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at galleries throughout the United States and abroad including Paris, France; Liverpool, England; London, England; Cardiff, Wales and, of course, Niger, West Africa.

Beck served as Professor of Art, Chair of the Art Department and was a faculty member at Concordia University in Irvine, CA for eleven years.  There, she taught art honors, design, drawing, painting, printmaking and a senior art seminar.  Her education combines the teaching of form in relation to content and her students are encouraged to develop distinct artistic methods through art history, field research and extensive travel.

Zankatarey
oil on wood

Icerey Turi-Nya
oil on wood

Icerey Bene
oil on wood

If you would like more information regarding this exhibit, or FP3, please contact FP3 today!

]]> http://www.fp3boston.com/blog/fp3-gallery-presents-desi-koy-by-gretchen-beck/feed/ 0 http://www.fp3boston.com/blog/trade-at-atlantic-wharf-new-restaurant-by-celebrity-chef-jody-adams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trade-at-atlantic-wharf-new-restaurant-by-celebrity-chef-jody-adams http://www.fp3boston.com/blog/trade-at-atlantic-wharf-new-restaurant-by-celebrity-chef-jody-adams/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:03:45 +0000 FP3Boston http://www.fp3boston.com/html/?p=3131 Everyone knows that the Fort Point Neighborhood in Boston’s Seaport District is getting more desirable by the minute, and here is just one more sign.  Jody Adams, renowned chef, restauranteur, author, world traveler, and contestent on Top Chef Masters, will soon be opening a new restaurant in the area,  ”Trade at Atlantic Wharf.”  The restaurant will feature Mediterranean fare influenced heavily by Spanish, Italian, and Greek cuisine.   The dinner menu will include items such as roast chicken marinated in lemon, slow-cooked stuffed pork and braised beef short ribs, and grilled bluefish priced from $23 to $30.

This is certainly not Adams’ debut in Boston. Her restaurant, Rialto, located in Cambridge, is a perennial favorite and has received praise in both Gourmet and Food and Wine magazines.

The highly anticipated  ”Trade at Atlantic Wharf” will add to the increasingly sophisticated allure of the Seaport District. The area’s posh and casual restaurants and nightlife have made it Boston’s coolest places to life.  Stylish residences, such as FP3 (which is located just over the bridge from Trade), draw an intellectual, fun, diverse, and progressive crowd of well established professionals and artists alike.

If you are interested in information regarding FP3 Luxury Condominiums, please contact FP3 today!

If you love the art-rich neighborhood of Fort Point, the Boston Arts Festival is an event that you don’t want to miss! For more information about the festival click here.

While in the area, stop by FP3 to visit our wonderful art gallery and see the other benefits of “living FP3″ at our Open House on Sunday, September 11^th from 1-3pm.

Construction is set to begin on Pier 4 next year to draw more activity to the Waterfront with the addition of a 21-story tower that will boast 357 apartments, retail stores and an underground parking garage near the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Already new restaurants and bars at Liberty Wharf are generating lines out the door. And although the historical restaurant Anthony’s will be taken down, it may reopen again on the property in the future.

For more about this latest development, please read the Boston Globe article, “Waterfront in Bloom.”

Boston's Pier 4 - Site of New Development