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Originally Posted by NewYorker2009
1,397' is an awkward height. It reminds me of prices when something is being sold for $13.95 or $13.99 but it's really $14.00. This Tower should surpass 1,400'. Besides, I thought the spire/antenna atop One World Trade counted to make it "America's Tallest." The media is making it out to be like 432 Park is going to be New York City's Tallest building although it will have the highest roof.
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Because contrary to forumer belief, architects almost never design buildings to specific heights, but do so to get the proportions and details they want and are structurally economical. You don't just get to add three feet somewhere...it costs money and could make the building parapet look out of whack. Reality doesn't really work out to always having pretty round numbers.