NEW YORK | 175 Park Avenue (Grand Hyatt) | 1,581 FT | 92 FLOORS - Page 93

BoM Trespasser · #**1841** Posted **Jan 8, 2022, 12:19 AM**

Isn't the ring inspired by GCT's Beaux Arts clock? I quite like it although I realize the final design may be different.

Xing Lin · #**1842** Posted **Jan 8, 2022, 3:38 AM**

I had thought that the ring was a reference to the circular windows on GCT's exterior:

mrnyc · #**1843** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 5:13 PM**

^ probably both.

but ...

sometimes a ring is just a ring.

NYguy · #**1844** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 6:32 PM**

I vaguely remember something being said or asked about ut at one if those meetings. But it wasn’t important.

Stan31 · #**1845** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 7:55 PM**

It's not a deal breaker, but it's pretty ugly. You probably won't see it from the street though.

Zapatan · #**1846** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 8:00 PM**

I don't mind the ring personally, it doesn't bother me since I'm way more concerned about the building's effect on the skyline than the lobby

JMKeynes · #**1847** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 8:06 PM**

A 1,575’ tall iconic: Only in the Greatest City in the World!

NYguy · #**1848** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 8:54 PM**

I think that ring provides a nice focal point for the interior. If we’re gonna complain about that, we’re just reaching.

BuildThemTaller · #**1849** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 8:59 PM**

The lobby ring might also be a minimalist reference to the clock.

MAC123 · #**1850** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 9:09 PM**

What is the statue above the clock? Hermes?

Manitopiaaa · #**1851** Posted **Jan 11, 2022, 9:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by MAC123

What is the statue above the clock? Hermes?

Yep, Hermes. Hercules to the left and Athena to the right.

Xing Lin · #**1852** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 3:03 PM**

Another rendering photomontage I've made, showing how nicely this tower frames Chrysler from the east:

Photo by Ben Cappellacci (CC BY 2.0)

jackster99 · #**1853** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 3:57 PM**

^Xing, you never disappoint! Bravo!

NYguy · #**1854** Posted **Jan 13, 2022, 6:49 PM**

Nicecrendering. It makes me wish 270 had a more elaborate crown. In midtown east, the get the skyline game.

Manitopiaaa · #**1855** Posted **Jan 14, 2022, 12:34 AM**

Will it really appear that much bigger than One Vandy from that angle? Holy 🞵🞵🞵🞵 if so. It looks ginormous.

scalziand · #**1856** Posted **Jan 14, 2022, 4:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Manitopiaaa

Will it really appear that much bigger than One Vandy from that angle? Holy 🞵🞵🞵🞵 if so. It looks ginormous.

It's got about twice the square footage on basically the same lot size, so it has to be a lot bulkier to squeeze the space in in roughly the same height.

NYguy · #**1857** Posted **Jan 15, 2022, 4:10 PM**

Moved the discussion on those we've lost to this thread...

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9504228#post9504228

NYguy · #**1858** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 2:48 AM**

As much as I am ready to watch this building come down, it's good to see life inside again.

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Raysiri · #**1859** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 4:51 PM**

The Hyatt really blends with the great darkness like it doesn’t exist.

JMKeynes · #**1860** Posted **Jan 27, 2022, 12:14 PM**

I like the plan for more pedestrian space on Lex. Hopefully, they’ll add planters too.

https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/...1st-st-cb5-transportation-august2021.pdf