Snooze Alarm Inspiration & the Truncated Lozenge

It occurs to me... If I am trying to "get out of the way" of the "flow of Boston", why don't I create a design that really allows the flow as if the building were not there? If the smaller section did not come to the ground, it would really get out of the way. It would instead create a canopy of structure (I hope this isn't Eddie's umbrella), define the entrance, define passageways, create the arteries for the flow. The upper levels could take whatever form is most in keeping with the concept, without interfering at the pedestrian level. The sketch below shows several possible upper floor shapes, but I think the one that works best is Ted's "Truncated Lozenge". (in green) It will create visual interest from all directions, create implied indoor/outdoor spaces, and allow for more green space - bringing a little of the square into the corner perhaps - at the ground level.

This is a quick study of the approach from the library corner....

And from the North on Dartmouth...