August 19, 2006
Photograph of the Day: Gehry's 'Sails' on the Hudson
Back in 2003 when the plans for Barry Diller's new headquarters on the West Side, designed by the over-exposed Frank Gehry, first appeared we were ambivalent. While we were relieved that it wasn't going to be clad in titanium รก la Bilbao we were still a little apprehensive about the way the building would actually look. So many absurd curves just seemed like asking for trouble in an office building. But having walked by the quickly completing project a few times we're glad that Diller took the risk. At least as far as its exterior, it really is turning into an interesting and noteworthy building. Look at how nicely it reflects and compliments the sky! We still wonder how Gehry's buildings will age long-term though. What do you think of the new building?
Shiny 4 by ranjit via Contribute.
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I normally hate neo-modernist architecture, but that picture makes it look like the bow of a ship heading out to sea, with glass sails billowing. As presented and for the address, I say nice work!
that's the only good picture ever taken of that ugly building
http://velvet-sea.blogspot.com/2006/05/barry-dillers-big-ugly-monolith.html
That's a great picture. Even though the building looks a lot better fully clad, that funky transparent strip (which this photo artfully disguises) in the middle of each glass pane looks just awful. I understand people need to see through their windows, but couldn't they have come up with a more innovative solution than that? It ruins an otherwise gorgeous building.
Marvelous. Thanks, will spread this among my friends!
Marvelous. Thanks, will spread this among my friends!