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| A new building for NY...; Maybe | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 11 2010, 07:44 PM (328 Views) | |
| Bernard | May 11 2010, 07:44 PM Post #1 |
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A most unusual design being proposed for Edgar Street, downtown. My first reaction to it's base is 'grotesque'. On the other hand, it looks like an amazing piece of engineering. Click the right arrow to see several more pics: http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/view/edgar-street-towers/8229/ |
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| Beacon Chris | May 11 2010, 07:48 PM Post #2 |
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i love it Great for New York |
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| Kincaid | May 11 2010, 07:59 PM Post #3 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Hmmm...I like it. |
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| Steve Miller | May 11 2010, 08:42 PM Post #4 |
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Fiber optic daylighting FTW! (And the building is just really beautiful too) |
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Wag more Bark less | |
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| kenny | May 11 2010, 08:46 PM Post #5 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Cool. |
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| Mark | May 11 2010, 09:42 PM Post #6 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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___.___ (_]===* o 0 When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. H.G. Wells | |
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| ivorythumper | May 11 2010, 11:59 PM Post #7 |
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Sort of Calatrava structuralism. Nice addition to the skyline. |
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| Axtremus | May 12 2010, 05:03 AM Post #8 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I like it. |
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| big al | May 12 2010, 05:19 AM Post #9 |
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It's pretty, but is it functional? All that sloped glazing is an open invitation to water ingress. I like sculpture; I like buildings that work even better. Big Al |
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Location: Western PA "jesu, der simcha fun der man's farlangen." -bachophile | |
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| ivorythumper | May 12 2010, 10:25 AM Post #10 |
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Don't worry your pretty little head over that, Al. The main thing is that it looks green and will be awarded a LEEDS. Now just move along. |
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| apple | May 12 2010, 10:46 AM Post #11 |
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what is environmentally modulated skin. I love it, but don't like how it stands out. I'd prefer a less brazen color.. perhaps a staid tan or copper. check out our (KC's) new Kauffman Center for the performing arts. it's gorgeous note how the Jewish community funds most of the big art projects here. (not being snarky.. I'm grateful for all wonderful things given to our community) |
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| big al | May 12 2010, 11:19 AM Post #12 |
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I like things that work. Other considerations are secondary. Here's a local example:![]() The New Hazlett Theater (inside the old Northside Carnegie Music Hall) - original home of the Pittsburgh Public Theater ![]() The O'Reilly Theater (Downtown Pittsburgh) - present home of the Pittsburgh Public Theater Guess which one I believe works better. Big Al |
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Location: Western PA "jesu, der simcha fun der man's farlangen." -bachophile | |
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| Bernard | May 12 2010, 09:47 PM Post #13 |
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Overall I like it apple, and the setting is lovely. The lobby area looks like it will be fantastic. Appears to be a bit bulky in places, but that's of ill import if the accoustics and audience experience are right. I have been swept off my feet by architecture from the outside only to be quite disappointed by the subjective experience inside. I'd love to hear how it turns out. |
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| Bernard | May 12 2010, 09:53 PM Post #14 |
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I'll be honest, big Al... I'm not keen on either one of them because in a formal setting I love a proscenium. Informal, that's a different matter. Edited by Bernard, May 12 2010, 09:53 PM.
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