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 crap 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 crap 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