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Originally Posted by JayPro
BTW, apologies are due to Jackster99 who posted the exact same details from the design (semi-)leaker as I just did. It was not my intention take undue credit for discovering some new revelation.
Just call me a day late and a dollar short.........
PS: Judging on this information, why they would put up a mere 36' crown (1,253-1,217 if those are the measurements they're going by) is somewhat odd.
One more point and I'm done. If this redaction in height is true, than I suggest that this tower will be just a bit taller than the top of 1WTC's mech floor facade vents. It'll also be taller than One57 than one might perceive.
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Oh no problem at all JayPro. I think in everyone's excitement/astonishment at this news, we were probably all rushing over to SSC in order to discover if JamesDL had leaked any new information.
I also have a few points about this tower that I've noticed.
First of all, in regards JamesDL over at SSC leaking that this tower will have green cladding, I think it even further strengthens his insider knowledge, considering Adrian Smith's love for making his towers contextual. Since the green cladding is supposed to pay homage to Central Park, that sounds pretty contextual to me.
Also, in regards to this thing's height of 1253 feet (if it is indeed true), I think the reaction here and over at SSC just goes to show how spoiled we have all become in recent years. Just 6 years or so ago news of a 1253 foot tower would have been mind boggling, instead now we just moan that its not as tall as 432 park avenue or as tall as it could have been. We also have to remember that if those permits with the 1550 foot height had never been discovered or filed, then this height wouldn't even be news and would confirm what we would have been suspecting all along.
Finally, in regards to Extell filing the 1550 foot permits and then not following through on that does seem a little strange. But it occurred to me, perhaps Barnett did that as a bargaining chip for when this 1253 foot version is unveiled? I know this tower is being built as of right, but even still, at this height and so close to central park, its bound to make some enemies when it gets unveiled. But perhaps when that happens, Barnett can just say "look guys, I could have built this baby 300 feet taller (see permits), so consider this 1253 foot version my gift to you. But don't piss me off to much, because I might change my mind and create an even bigger shadow over your favorite place to tan!"