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Originally Posted by JayPro
I actually like it like this the more I study it.
It's a departure from what most skyscraper enthusiast would probably consider normal, as it seems to cause in some a disruption in visual continuity.
I mean...Who suggested that vertical setbacks has to follow a certain empirical rule...or for that matter even subjective logic?
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Originally Posted by JMGarcia
To me, it looks better from some sides than others. The fact that it's asymmetrical is bound to be very bothersome to a lot of people. People like symmetry usually. Add to that that it's a somewhat brutal asymmetry and I can understand the complaints.
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It's not so much the setbacks as it is the way they are abruptly added and cut off. Take that portion of the building, and stretch it out another 300 or 400 ft, and you'll see what I'm talking about. Otherwise, lose the setbacks, and let the building continue is natural tapering. Visually, that would be much more pleasing to the eye.
I know the Chrysler Building can't be beat, but it shouldn't be overshadowed by a clumsy and hastily thrown together looking building.
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Originally Posted by pico44
I hate it so much. Probably to the point of being a little irrational about it. I'd rather they put a parking lot there than build this tower as currently designed. It's. Just. So. Ugly.
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The project itself is one of my favorites in the city (I have many) because of what it means to the city, particularly the Grand Central area. It's a renewal of sorts for the area, and this project is the focal point of all that. It needs to be a design that expresses that, other than being tall. There are supertalls going up all over Manhattan, I don't think any (outside of the WTC) are quite as symbolic as this one. There are multiple towers going up in the Hudson Yards, residential supertalls are beginning to line 57th Street, even lower Manhattan is in on the game. But here in the heart of the
heart of Midtown, there is renewal as well, and it should be something to be proud of, not just another BofA, or the likes.