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Originally Posted by NYguy
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That is true, the cantilever is not essential. However, for Extell, it is a more profitable option.
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Originally Posted by NYguy
I also don't by "architectural constraints" as an excuse. You wanna see a location that's hard to build in? How about inside the courtyard of a landmark (see 111 West 57th).
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111 W57th won't have a 1000 footer built simultaneously before it. If it was the case, I am not even sure that this building would be planned. And if it was, there would be much more space available at the top and, as a result, a probably much less pleasant design.
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Remember the days when Extell built One57? Seems like a lifetime ago.
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Although De Portzamparc did a pretty good job, we have to keep in mind that the footprint shape has dictated the overall design. And, as in the case of 111 W57th, no supertall to block the view before it.
In the case of the Nordstrom tower, The only way to get something better would be for Extell to amend specification given to the architect (i.e to put design before profitability).