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Originally Posted by Lecom
How does Beekman tie into this picture?
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Originally Posted by Lecom
He's a gimmicky pop artist, not an architect. Art is open to interpretation, while buildings must relate to the site and address not only their surroundings, but also its interior function.
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The Beekman tower has also been criticized by many like you for your reasons. You say that Gehry is no architect. That's your opinion, and you can have it. So we'll leave it at that, and not to turn this thread into a "who's an architect" thread.
As far as the PAC is concerned, there's a reason Gehry was selected for the job. Personally, I would rather see another midrise on that site. It would have been an ideal location for a hotel, similar in size to the Milineum Hilton. The tower 5 site could also work for a hotel, but really that should be reserved for commercial space.