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Originally Posted by Jibba
I'm over the illusory multi-building thing (was never into it, actually). It's so hokey. I'm assuming that they have to adhere to the standards of the Landmark District here (Motor Row). I would much rather see a single facade design with a materials palette and similar fenestration proportions/patterns that are harmonious with the surrounding buildings. Just make a modern building that uses comparable materials and the same design language; not an attempt at a recreation of something from the past that ends up only having a weird semblance to such.
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Yes, indeed. Thank you. Fultonization - yes, that's what this is - is such an unsophisticated approach. I find it to be literally the opposite of "respectful". It's design for morons.
That stated, is this design particularly offensive in and of itself? No, perhaps not. But - that's not the larger point here. The approach is leading to a huge collection of missed opportunities and a mediocre at best new urban fabric that is being added. It's like enforced mediocrity to prevent some outright disasters.
On a separate topic, it is great to see some proposed new reasonably dense residential infill on Motor Row. Hope there's more to come.