In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a residential skyscraper in Downtown Manhattan created by Rafael Viñoly Architects using an "unconventional approach".
The Greenwich is a 274-metre high, 88-storey skyscraper containing 272 residences, comprised of a glass tower with curved corners with two I-beam-shaped structural supports running through the centre of the tower.
Rafael Viñoly Architects creates "unconventional" skyscraper in New York City
"Did the world really need another slender glass-clad high-rise""
Commenters weren't convinced by the studio's apparent "unconventional approach" to the design.
"An 'unconventional' approach would be to not build a super tall skyscraper clad largely in glass ? nothing out of the ordinary here," declared The Discreet Architect in a comment that was upvoted 10 times. Ken Steffes put forward that"this building actually looks very conventional and similar to many of the other square mirrored structures around the city".
"Unconventional" They're having us on," agreed Jb.
Souji was less despondent, saying "I gotta give it to them that it looks sleek and has excellent finishes," but pondered "did the world really need another slender glass-clad high-rise""
Commenter Hvck also gave somewhat of a compliment, writing "I really like it, but it does remind me of a giant flash drive ? a very good looking flash drive how...