Buildings That Need A Reclad And Or Renovation

[Amanita]

While I was in NYC, I noticed that One Liberty's black paint job is getting worn in places and could use a retouching. Other than that, it's a handsome tower, looking like it could kick ass and take names.

Where One Penn is concerned, I like that skyscraper. The only thing I notice is that some of the windows don't seem to match, looking noticably lighter or darker, depending on the light. It's like they don't quite reflect the light the same way as the others do. Replace those so that they match, and it would be all good.

[Flamesrule]

I like how the Willis tower look now.its fine. Verizon needs to be refurbished......NOW!

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

Originally Posted by Amanita

While I was in NYC, I noticed that One Liberty's black paint job is getting worn in places and could use a retouching. Other than that, it's a handsome tower, looking like it could kick ass and take names.

Where One Penn is concerned, I like that skyscraper. The only thing I notice is that some of the windows don't seem to match, looking noticably lighter or darker, depending on the light. It's like they don't quite reflect the light the same way as the others do. Replace those so that they match, and it would be all good.

actually OLP is in the process of a touch up

[Flamesrule]

First Canadianplace will need a refurbish because they made the same exact mistake as they did before. They won't need a touch for a while though.

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

Originally Posted by Bedhead

Some of the more clumsy concrete-framed buildings could do with a reclad, like this office building in Bristol:

Before


http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/122304
Linda Bailey, geograph

After


http://blog.craigjoiner.com/2009/09/...s-bristol.html
Craig Joiner, photography blog

I don't have a problem with concrete, but this one never sat easily with its surroundings. Now it blends in so well with the sky, I can't take my eyes of it, when I'm in the centre of town.

wow now it looks great!

[Flamesrule]

Yes I like it very much

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

these neighbors are another 2 horrors that need reclading

Marriott marquis in Times Square

http://www.portmanusa.com/hotel/imgs..._marquis01.jpg

W Hotel Times Square

http://commondatastorage.googleapis....l/18563603.jpg

[AusHou]

Originally Posted by mrskyline

I think the Sears Tower looks perfect as it is.

I'll second that. It's perfect as is. I don't have a photo, but Chase in Houston badly needs a reclad, especially considering it's the tallest building in the city and stands out so much. Anything would be better than that dingy gray. Maybe a good cleaning would help. I'd like to see all glass (silver, maybe even black?).

[Amanita]

Glad to see One Liberty's getting some attention, that tower's been through a lot.

[Coldrsx]

RE: Willis Tower (Sears) current look.

Recladding will not change the iconic and undisputed intent of the exterior but simply replace an inefficient and failing envelope.

Don't worry

[NYC4Life]

Originally Posted by SkyscrapersOfNewYork

these neighbors are another 2 horrors that need reclading

One Astor Plaza, another Times Square neighbor can use a reclad more than those 2 mentioned:

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

Originally Posted by NYC4Life

One Astor Plaza, another Times Square neighbor can use a reclad more than those 2 mentioned:

i agree,id even give a more modern look to those fins on the top

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

Originally Posted by Amanita

Glad to see One Liberty's getting some attention, that tower's been through a lot.

see how the top looks alot better then the rest of the tower?

[Amanita]

Indeed. Can't wait to see it all done

[patriotizzy]

^^^^ That is really cool. When is the recladding supposed to finish?

[The_Architect]

Just to show what a re-cladding can do to a skyscraper:

First Canadian Place in Toronto:

by: nicetommy @ UrbanToronto

For those who don't know, the re-clad consists of removing the marble panels that had been falling off the side of the building recently, and replacing them with fritted white glass panels. Also, replacing the corners with "bronze" glass..

[Amanita]

^I've always had a thing for the FBT (First Bank Tower), and that recladding job is a total win I have to admit, I thought the idea of carrara marble skin was pretty cool, but if it's deteriorated badly enough, then replacing it is a kindness. It used to be a source of pride, but now looks so worn that it's a source of shame. Aside from the bronze in the corners, I'm glad they went with something that doesn't make the building look radically different.

[Dac150]

^^^ One of the better re-clads indeed.

[Coldrsx]

One thing I truly hope owners/architects keep in mind when considering a re-cladding is what it will do to the other elements of the building. Will the new spandrel and glazing be high performance? If so, your mechanical needs will be reduced. Will they have higher light penetration levels? If so, your lighting needs will diminish for much of the day/year. Will you choose to incorporate operable windows on some or all floors? If so, mechanical cooling will be reduced, but how will this need to be compensated with air balancing and pressurization?

We are just entering an era where buildings from the 40s, 50s, 60s, are beginning to have envelope failures and beginning to need extensive if not comprehensive renovations.

Will we choose to renovate in the traditional sense or perhaps reimagine the building and look at how to future proof it for the next 25-50 yrs?

[Flamesrule]

Originally Posted by The_Architect

Just to show what a re-cladding can do to a skyscraper:

First Canadian Place in Toronto:

by: nicetommy @ UrbanToronto

For those who don't know, the re-clad consists of removing the marble panels that had been falling off the side of the building recently, and replacing them with fritted white glass panels. Also, replacing the corners with "bronze" glass..

Ho I swore they just re marbled them, so that's why I thought they would fall off again becuase of moist.