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Originally Posted by McBane
Of course it's always something with Inga. She's a critic. Ever read Craig LaBan's articles? Unless he is handing out a 4 bell rating (which is very rare), he always points out a restaurant's weaknesses. A critic's job isn't to be a cheerleader. Remember that one restaurant "critic" in the Midwest who gushed over the Olive Garden a few years ago? That's not what I'd want in a critic.
What's interesting about this building is the way in which the glass meets the limestone base. Usually a mismatched base/tower is done for the wrong reasons and ends up marring the entire building (2114 Chestnut is one of the worst examples) but in this case, it adds to the complexity of the tower's design. I like it, a lot. Also, I like buildings that incorporate traditional materials into modern designs.
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never said her job is like everything. Not sure how you got that impression. But I am saying that disliking almost everything that is proposed or built gets old and reduced credibility after a while. If you don't like ANYTHING (except for buildings in other cities) than why would local architects or developers value your opinion or aspire to get your endorsement? Her tone and the fact that she pans almost everything built in this city are a key factor in why it appears so little of what she is saying is really valued by those who design and fund development in Philly.
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