I must say I agree with UD that 4S is beautiful.
That said, it is improving as it gets more completed.
I don't agree with the assessment on SL. I find the angles both interesting and the podium glass along the SE end picks up the architecture of the Opera House across the street.
I find the building interesting and that the angles help what would otherwise be a square 66 storey box. Is it too busy? Not to my eyes however we will have to see when we see more. I think like 4S, it will continue to improve as it grows.
The 5 stoery seperate buildingI believe adds alot of interest. My view is that this building does a good job at street level, especially along University of complementing the street angles.
Along the same venue, while I do like 4S; I am underwhelmed with both the Ritz and Trump. I appreciate the angle on the Ritz from the South and its podium is nice to my eyes above the first floor; not crazy about it at ground level, but otherwise it doesn't do it in my opinion. Similarly Trump is improving as more gets done but it is not a particularly interesting addition in my view, though being sleek does offer it an advantage of SL which is much more massive and hence has more challenges in my view. A bit like comparing a sports car to a limo; which one would you think is "nicer". And yet, given its location and being wedged within other buildings, I think SL will out do it.
I am curious UD,
What elements would you change: ?eliminate some of the angles. Or would you prefer a whole new design?
