Originally Posted by RobEss (Post 6969674)

It shouldn't have anything to do with it - I made my point because I almost never see Gale Brewer brought up without some ugly comment about her appearance being made. Even otherwise reasonable policy critiques are usually preceded by some hot-headed and deeply personal remark.

Originally Posted by RobEss (Post 6969674)

It shouldn't have anything to do with it - I made my point because I almost never see Gale Brewer brought up without some ugly comment about her appearance being made. Even otherwise reasonable policy critiques are usually preceded by some hot-headed and deeply personal remark.

Given that this is a forum populated by users interested in development and skyscraper construction, I'm of the opinion that any criticism of Mrs. Brewer should start and end with those concerns. Being assertive online is fine, but making nasty remarks that focus on someones appearance or gender undermines this community and its credibility.

I'm not here to stir the turd, so I'll leave it at that. Vive la différence.

Originally Posted by Zapatan (Post 6969644)

I second Submariner's confusion over the word "misogyny". How does the fact that she's a woman have anything to do with it? When Douglas Durst decided to cancel the radome on 1WTC people said equally nasty things about him.

I don't know the woman personally, maybe she's nice, maybe she's not. However, in a way I still feel like this city is still recovering from the 9/11 attacks and is in the process of mustering up the confidence to build taller buildings again, which is a wonderful thing. If someone tries to impede such wonderful growth, they are automatically a garbage person and borderline traitor who hates America. (I'm exaggerating a little on that last part but still.)

Originally Posted by SD_Phil (Post 6969883)

The primary way that women are insulted is via their appearance. This is how misogyny works (see most of the attacks launched against Hilary Clinton).

If you're going to attack someone, attack their ideas, don't shame their bodies.

Originally Posted by Submariner (Post 6969968)

So are men - George Bush's face was likened to that of a monkey on numerous occasions. I'm not saying ad hominem attacks are useful, but lets not pretend she is being attacked for being a woman, unless of course you have evidence to suggest that. I invite you to look at all the personal insults levied at NIMBY's from members of this forum - many of those NIMBY's are men...

Anyways, we're getting WAY off topic. This should be taken to a general talk section, as it has nothing to do with 111w 57th street.

Originally Posted by hunser (Post 6969203)

Another height bump, now 1,428ft/435m! :cheers:

http://www.111w57.com/

http://i.imgur.com/6U2nlsP.jpg

Originally Posted by CCs77 (Post 6978582)

New renderings of the interior and exterior via YIMBY
http://www.yimbynews.com/2015/04/new...enderings.html

http://www.yimbynews.com/wp-content/...8281293853.jpg

http://www.yimbynews.com/wp-content/...8281273248.jpg

http://www.yimbynews.com/wp-content/...04/111w574.jpg


According to the floorplan, the kitchen should be on the left side, but it is not shown in this rendering.
Could be that it is a multiple-level, upper floor unit, so the kitchen is on the face of the building facing 57th street, with the bedrooms in the upper floor(s)

http://www.yimbynews.com/wp-content/...8281283811.jpg

This Driveway must be on the old Steinway Building, I guess on the 58th street side.

http://www.yimbynews.com/wp-content/...8281324266.jpg

Originally Posted by Crawford (Post 6979837)

So this is definitely my favorite tower going up anywhere. The proportions are amazing, and it's so central, right at the midpoint of the park's width, assuring dead-center park views.

Originally Posted by hunser (Post 6979668)

By VG @SSC:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...e3e66502b3.jpg

Originally Posted by Crawford (Post 6979837)

So this is definitely my favorite tower going up anywhere. The proportions are amazing, and it's so central, right at the midpoint of the park's width, assuring dead-center park views.