Because of the proximity of the site to the Boston Architectural College, Berklee School of Music and Fenway Park, the site is organized around the idea of giving green space to the public. This is accomplished through an exterior amphitheatre that rises onto and over the exhibit space of the building, providing views of the Prudential building and towards downtown Boston. The south side of the site is articulated with built-up planters of locally-quarried and recycled stone and brick, providing seating and reinforcing the articulation of the facade above. In the planters are small shade trees and tall grasses for shade and privacy, and the planters are dissected by entrance paths to and from the building. An exterior patio for dining, class, studying or relaxing is located on the east side of the lawn, to provide light through the late morning into the evening and is stepped to carry on the datum of planters. The main entrance to the building is from the center of the exhibit space, under the green amphitheatre. A second entrance from the exterior patio provides easy and more private interior-exterior access for students and faculty, as well as any public who would dine there.
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