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Originally Posted by patriotizzy
Guys, I think it will come out to look much better at the end. Personally, I like the design of this building. I'm not in love with it, but I like the way it contrasts the rest of the WTC a bit. I can't imagine anything better being built if this wasn't to go through, which is 0% unlikely anyways
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Perhaps...I don't understand why people always say, "It'll look better once it's built" as if the design will magically change it's appearance. Sure, virtually imperceptible changes like glass color and scale, but not the overall design. When people express their opinions that they don't like the design, that means the fundamental, overall, unchangeable look. They're never, ever talking about the minute details that will change from the renders to real life.
I like the contrast too - the exoskeleton is cool - but I really, really struggle with the spires. I'm glad it's flanked by WTC2 and WTC4 to hide it a little.
You have to keep in mind that this entire complex is a major compromise for me personally. I was in love with the original design that Lebeskind did (except for the memorial because that was hideous) and I was honestly appalled when I saw the latest renderings for the first time. It's taken years for me to get used to it...I have extremely high expectations for prominent NY skyscrapers so I guess I'm as equally easy to disappoint. Just trying to put my opinions in context...
To me, great architecture - and great art for that matter - transcends the need for explanation (i.e. oh that's just modernist, minimalism - whatever). If it's truly something special, nearly everyone will recognize it. You don't need to sit down with someone and explain that the Chrysler building is beautiful, or that the Beatles wrote good music, or that the Mona Lisa is a great, intriguing piece of art. To me, that's what the new WTC should have done, especially with the thousands of submissions in the architectrual contest. The current WTC doesn't even get close to that level, IMO.