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Originally Posted by Habanero
^I respect the fact that you express your opinions, and everyone has right to them. It would be nice to see some examples of what type of architecture you do like, and not some example of an ultra modern 2 storey building. An example of a 50 storey structure. All I ever hear from you is the 'everything's so terrible' mantra.
Please feel free to show some examples of what we should be looking at. I don't mean this in a condescending manner, I'm serious.
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For sure! I can name a few. First of The Bow, and the Gherkin. I adore Piano's NY times tower. I really like Aqua in Chicago also. Of course there are a half dozen Miesian scrapers that are perfection, but they are a half century old. Tuning torso is intriguing (for being the first of a style, and being true to its location and purpose). Etc etc etc. Al Burj hotel, although awkward, is interesting to me for its use of a fabric wall. I despise it's little spire.
There are MANY! and many more architects as well. I could go on and on and on. But really the Bow is the best example.
I'll post some pics of some real gems later on. I have a compilation of such structures at my apartment that I can scan later. I collected a ton of pics for a project last semester and they could help you understand where I am coming from.