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Originally Posted by UTEPman
I mean, how many variations and interpretations of a box does NY need? Seems like a city that was always known for its architecture could do so much more.
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Ok, now I am understanding your viewpoint.
You prefer non-boxy designs, and that isn't going to happen (in most cases) in Manhattan.
Manhattan is on a grid, and the zoning rules require that skyscrapers respect the pedestrian streetscape. In addition, Manhattan skyscrapers are built right up against one another, and you can't, in most cases, even build non-box designs, either legally or practically.
You will never get Dubai-style buildings in Manhattan (which is great, IMO, as I hate those types of buildings, but whatever, it's all personal opinion).
Keep in mind, too, that this is Park Avenue, in the Plaza District. This is, without question, the most blue-chip office district in the U.S. The potential tenants are all hedge funds, private equity funds and the like, and they want conservative, timeless buildings, not flashy, trendy buildings.