Damn, that is a classy design. Simple facade with just enough texture to add dimension and depth. I also admire the golden features in certain areas of the building. Overall, this building looks to be heavily thought-through, not just in massing and outer appearance, but also how it fits into the architectural context of the neighborhood.
They designed 1WTC. Why couldn't they put so much care into 1WTC as they did here? Yeah, it all comes down to the wishes of the main leaser, but I can imagine if 1WTC had an interesting facade like this one.
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