[Rizzo]

I think when it's done it will look okay. It's just really flat. Older historic structures would normally have more facade depth and deeper fenestration. The brick in this instance is not much more than wallpaper in the way it's applied, so I can understand why it make look cheap, but I'll hold judgement till it's done.

The way architects design and contractors build in Detroit is mostly frame construction. As a result there's less flexibility to make fancy facades with a lot of brick detail. In contrast, the design standard in Chicago is load bearing masonry...the same practice used for centuries in America. You can start to create pilasters and ornamentation because one trade is building the walls and putting in the ornamentation...and it can be done efficiently and affordably.