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Originally Posted by Sigaven
I dunno, am I the only one who actually likes those designs? It looks like the detailing, if accurate in the renderings, will be what makes those buildings special. The coffered window surrounds, heavy masonry podium with patterns in the brickwork, that beautiful arch. At leas tthis is all for the curved building. The last rendering with the multiple barrel vaults is intriguing too. Recalls 60's formalist design that much of Hemisfair '68 was designed with. -
Sure, there's nothing outlandish here like a Frank Gehry or Daniel Libeskind-esque deconstructivist monster, but I think this is a hell of a lot more exciting and different than your typical shiny, boxy glass clusters you see just about everywhere else.
It seems these designs really have texture, mass, and intricate detailing - something you rarely see anymore.
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I liked the originals much better.
I agree with your assessment that all the buildings you mentioned are in styles that these are not. But these are also not great. They're OK. They're acceptable. But acceptable is not aspirational. They'll fit in, but they won't stand out.