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Originally Posted by TechTalkGuy
I had such anticipation for something spectacular and we wound up with a very simple, basic and plain design that is designed to blend in (which is actually a good thing, since W 57th will host several supertalls).
Perhaps more revisions may improve the design with a possible party hat or (dare I say), spire on top?
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The base of the tower is so clunky, glassy, and off putting, I don't think it blends in at street level at all.
As for the tower portion, besides the obnoxious cantilever, a rectangle of glass is the definition of vanilla.
I'm not a big fan of One57th either, but at least it attempts to mass itself in a clever way and tack on some bells and whistles to the facade.