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Old Posted Jun 3, 2008, 11:25 PM
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While I like the building overall as distinctly Phoenix, I agree that it would be a bit better if it were slightly taller. I've also always been a little put off by the scale of the spire, especially from certain angles. It's a nice touch and overall the top of the building looks good at night, especially from the air, but it seems a little small in relation to the rest of the building (a similar example is the new "crown" on 44 Monroe...). For example, the spire looks odd in your third picture above, but it looks great in the 6th picture.

Another great thing about the building is the interior, especially where the old Orpheum meets the new building. I like the "modern" interior, with one very large wall on one side being old brick... that's a nice look in that giant 2 or 3 story hallway to the outside.
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