Marko
Active Member
Whether it be glass or something else, they do have an opportunity to decide to either re-clad in white only - to preserve the existing look - or consider implementing some variation in color or pattern to introduce a different look.
I like the existing building enough as is and think it's a well known landmark that doesn't need change - but the other side of me is intrigued with the idea of such a large structure either getting a modest facelift, or potentially an exciting makeover. How often do buildings of this size get re-clad at all, let alone change their skin entirely? It would attract worldwide attention.
I started to play around a little in Photoshop to see what some very simple changes in color could do, should the building not remain entirely white.
The left and middle images show a gradient pattern where the new spandrel glass changes in shade as it progresses up/down the building. I left the corners white to help define the shape, though they could change just as easily. On the right is *not* a serious suggestion, but a quick visual to demonstrate how patterns could be applies by mixing in alternate glass colors.
It was previously suggested that vertical lines might look good and I tried that, but have to say it looked quite dreary. Even more "plain box" than the current horizontal lines give it.
I like the existing building enough as is and think it's a well known landmark that doesn't need change - but the other side of me is intrigued with the idea of such a large structure either getting a modest facelift, or potentially an exciting makeover. How often do buildings of this size get re-clad at all, let alone change their skin entirely? It would attract worldwide attention.
I started to play around a little in Photoshop to see what some very simple changes in color could do, should the building not remain entirely white.
The left and middle images show a gradient pattern where the new spandrel glass changes in shade as it progresses up/down the building. I left the corners white to help define the shape, though they could change just as easily. On the right is *not* a serious suggestion, but a quick visual to demonstrate how patterns could be applies by mixing in alternate glass colors.
It was previously suggested that vertical lines might look good and I tried that, but have to say it looked quite dreary. Even more "plain box" than the current horizontal lines give it.
