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Originally Posted by sirkingwilliam
Silver Ventures had a framework to work with in regards to architectural styles and themes. GrayStreet has much less of a framework to work with not are they simply going to match the Pearl as they are a separate entity and as such want to separate themselves from Silver Ventures.
Their goal is to build a much more modern development within the urban core. You have all the right in the world to dislike the Gensler masterplan, but as I said, you should wait until the final product is revealed instead of finding fault in a theoretical.
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Couldn't agree with this more. While I guess it's noble to try to incorporate local design into developments, we have plenty of buildings making those efforts, but few modern buildings to boast. One of the things I love most about SA is that we have retained so much of our historic architecture. It's truly amazing.
But at the same time, I'm pleased that a modern development is being proposed for this site. I think it comes off as kitschy when you try too hard to design historic-ish structures. Yes, you should nod to them and respect them, but the Graystreet development is pretty much a blank slate right now, so there's not a lot to nod to... And nodding to the aesthetics of their competition (The Pearl) seems illogical to me.
While it's not saying anything really revelatory in its design, it's unlike anything we have in San Antonio today, so I think that's something to celebrate.