I was never much attached to the first design, I mean it was barely a design. Looked like something I (an amateur) could've drafted on a basic computer program. It was obviously preliminary. I like the finalized design actually...I can agree with Dac150, its quirks are what makes it unique. I feel like it will have an interesting impact on the skyline in the immediate area and I look forward to seeing it rise
...I wonder if you'll be able to see it from Columbus Circle, that's one of my favorite areas in the whole city.