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Old Posted Jan 7, 2015, 7:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JayPro View Post
While I realize how the size of 1V has to cater around the wholesale modernization of GCS and environs, the tower's sheer size is the one thing IMO that lessens Lady Chrysler's presence in the immediate area.

That's what we're saying. Regardless of whatever the design of 1 Vanderbilt is, the Chrysler Building's presence will be lessened by the fact that it will no longer be as dominant in the area, with more towers to follow. It's a trend that has already been in the process overall in the skyline, with buildings like BofA and others already surpassing its peak. The building will be no less beautiful, because its design won't change. But this is no longer 1930's New York, and we shouldn't expect buildings that were built (nearing a century ago) to be the dominant towers on the skyline.
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