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Originally Posted by a very long weekend
oh damn! that's a big drop in quality!
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As we know, a big drop in quality usually equals big drop in costs. Did the client/owner get sticker shock from an architect's updated construction cost estimate or something? If that's the case, that's unfortunate. There is such a large number windows that any design change to them could have a potentially significant impact on costs.
I am disappointed with the simplified facade pattern as well, but what the new renderings don't show is the potentially varied pattern of curtains behind each of the many windows. I am hoping that this effect would be strong enough to help make up for the less interesting design we are now seeing.
I am glad the overall building form and basic design concept is still maintained.