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Originally Posted by Lecom
So many people love it, I don't. I see what Childs was going for, but instead of building a "classic New York skyscraper" he got an oddly-proportioned, awkward tower that, on top of everything, looks shorter than it actually is.
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I have to completely disagree about the ‘odd proportions’. I happen to think they are perfect and are well balanced directly with the Paramount Plaza and indirectly with the AXA Center and the 6th Avenue titans. Looking directly to the right from the Hudson, 1585 Broadway and 1 Astor Plaza contribute to the balance as well.
However, I do agree with you on the fact that the tower does look shorter than it is. I think that’s mainly due to the ‘David’s Diamond’. All in all though I’ve always thought it was a Westside skyline icon and looks beautiful in the skyline. The grounds are too very classy and have a posh feel to them, as does the rest of the building.