Boston City Hall was brought to life not by aliens, but by a group of Boston politicians, businesspeople, and architects Gerhard Kallmann and Michael McKinnell, aiming to revitalize the city. The controversial building, made of gray concrete with geometric protrusions, shocked Boston residents and split opinions. Despite being lauded by architects worldwide, many locals still find it cold, ugly, and unwelcoming. The architects remain defiantly in love with their creation, hoping it will one day be renovated to become more inviting. The building, though polarizing, played a crucial role in bringing Boston back to life and reenergizing the city.
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