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Originally Posted by McBane
You're right in that it's not realistic to expect that every building be a world class masterpiece. But why should we lower our standards and willingly accept mediocrity, which is what this building is. It's not an ugly eyesore but it's really nothing special either. For a luxury building in a high end neighborhood in a top tier city, is it so unreasonable to be disappointed by a generic glass box?
For those who like this design, here's a question: would you steal this building from another city? If not, then can you honestly say you "like" the design?
And remember, criticizing a building's design doesn't have to diminish your enthusiasm for the project overall. Even if the design remained the same, I'm all for this project happening.
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Yes, I honestly and actively LIKE this design. I find it to be anything but boring. It's restrained, yes, but it's sophisticated. The facade treatment is texturally interesting. I like the nod to the existing towers and just in general am a fan of the vibe of the building, almost a little bit modernist and a little bit neo-industrial. I'm legitimately puzzled by people not liking the building, and can only chalk it up to a difference in taste.