Vote for the Boston Society of Architects People's Choice Award

from top: Boston Public Library, East Boston Branch [photo by Robert Benson] / Field Elementary School [photo by David Lena] / Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Addition [photo by Nic Lehoux] / Temple Beth Elohim [photo by Bruce T. Martin Photography]

With my hometown of Boston being one of the most historic cities in the United States, it's easy to overlook its modern treasures. But leave it to the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) to shine a light on the area's most innovative structures, highlighting magnificent modern buildings among a sea of brownstones.

The BSA awards the Harleston Parker Medal each year to a building or structure deemed "most beautiful" by a jury of 10 architectural practitioners, designers, journalists and civic thought leaders. And, this year, the public is invited to participate, with a People's Choice Award survey hosted by Boston magazine. Take a closer look at each of the four finalists below.

Boston Public Library, East Boston Branch

Designed by William Rawn Associates

[photos by Robert Benson] 

Field School (Weston)

Designed by Jonathan Levi Architects

[photos by David Lena]

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Addition

Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop with Stantec

[photos by Nic Lehoux]

Temple Beth Elohim (Wellesley)

Designed by William Rawn Associates

[photos by Bruce T. Martin Photography]

Both the People's Choice Award winner and the Harleston Parker Medal winner will be announced at the BSA's 5th Design Awards Gala on January 28th. Visit architects.org/gala the following day to see who takes top honors!