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Originally Posted by NYguy

http://therealdeal.com/blog/2014/09/26/k...erbilt-not-so-grand-architecture-review/

KPF’s design for One Vanderbilt not so grand: architecture review
Work marred by overly busy, almost chaotic, surface

September 26, 2014
By James Gardner





Several things wrong with that review, but in the end, I agree completely. KPF can do better.

I agree. There are several things wrong with the review. First, he sings the praises of 505 5th Ave which is a crappy glass box on a street killing glass base. Then criticizes the tower for adding texture to the facade, which is the building's only saving grace from being a complete boondoggle.

KPF could do better because A LOT of architects could do better. New York architecture need not be too difficult to appeal to the masses. Steel, stone, and step backs.