Architectural firm Sasaki offers three concepts for Copley Squareâs redesign The city has budgeted up to $10.9 million for what would be the two-acre squareâs biggest face lift since the 1980s By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated February 17, 2021, 7:06 p.m. Email to a Friend The city has hired Sasaki to redesign Copley Square and has set aside up to $11.9 million.David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Should a new, redesigned Copley Square be a tranquil urban oasis or a grand venue for concerts and celebrations? It turns out the answer to this question is yes. The Watertown architectural firm Sasaki is homing in on a final design for what a new Copley Square should look like, by narrowing down the discussion to three distinct concepts. The end result, to be presented to the public this spring, will probably reflect elements from two or three of these concepts.