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Old Posted Dec 12, 2012, 12:26 AM
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The podium of Aqua is really abysmal from ground level. The entrance is understated for such a beautiful tower.
I quite like Aqua from ground level:


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Even if you're not thrilled with it, "abysmal" seems like an exaggeration. (And since when does "understated" have negative connotations?)

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They had similar issues in the Prentice competition entry.
Huh? Studio Gang completely preserved the existing building (Miesian "podium" and all) in their concept rendering for the NYT.
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