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Originally Posted by woodrow
Actually, yes. I certainly don't think this building is a Modern building, but I do think there are elements of Modernism, at least some Internationalism, in the design. I realize that the massing is not Miesian or his disciples. lt does harken back to, say Park Avenue in the 50's and 60's?? No?
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This is a very interesting observation. The more I think about it, the more this building reminds me of the earilest Modern towers, which had a pre-Mies, pre-steel and glass aesthetic. I am thinking of the breed that usually were limestone-clad, such as the first Prudential building.
The new rendering looks fine to me - pretty much what I imagined it would, with the exception of the recessed balconies that become "fluted" accents at the top of the building. Mr. Marvel, thanks for that. The idea of the LEDs scares the living daylights out of me, but if it's handled well, it might be OK. The LED lighting at the top of the Heritage turned out quite well, for example.