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Originally Posted by axestone

Doesn't sound like pushing back to me, rather it sounds like the architect doesn't know how to integrate a simple, logical feature into the design of a building that has no sense of logic.

I mean, I guess that's understandable – why would they start to do so now? So far they have a schematic design with little resolution and a whole host of technical problems to resolve. All because they came up with the "brilliant" idea to design an upsidedown building that makes no sense from a structural or servicing perspective.

This project is the very definition of "smoke and mirrors" imo and reflects everything that is wrong with "design" today.

Personally, I couldn't care less that it is going to get built. Full props to Gillespie and his ability ($) to convince everyone that the project is a silk purse rather than a sow's ear.

I just don't understand all the love for a design that screams dumbness in every conceivable way. Sure, go ahead and build it — but don't try to convince me that the design makes sense and that it isn't inherently dumb. Cause it is dumb. Dumb to the bone.

Would be interested to hear your constructive criticism on why you think it is a "dumb design"