Let the ‘Starchitects’ Work All the Angles - critique

a decent article analyzing the role of star architects in the shaping of today's built environment. however, the writer needs to get a bit more informed. he seems to implicitly say that this new luxury skyscraper built by jean nouvel has more meaning and value than calatrava's transportation center at wtc. absurd!

a) he claims the station will only serve the PATH and one subway line. that is false. when fully complete it will be the centerpiece in an underground network that will connect the PATH and all fulton street station lines as well as pedestrian access to the ferry and world financial center.

b) although expensive as hell, the architecture has meaning as this sculptural piece of architecture represents the mystical pheonix rising from the ashses (how fitting for the wtc site) not to mention he takes many efforts to get light all the way to the train platforms. take 2 minutes and list how many platforms you have waited for a train on and been able to see natural light. not to mention people of all socioecomonic backgrounds will be able to experience this great architecture.

who is experiencing this luxurious tower on 54th st by jean nouvel?? i wonder.......

ok i am done with my diatribe. its your [natty nerd] fault for sending the article.

- charette