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this development has no major frills, but is still ohh soo scrumptious!
This one is finally nearing completion at 501 9th Avenue.
I see a Vituvian Trifecta here: Usefulness, Solidity & Beauty.
As the official online “Vitruvian Triad GUY” I know it when I see it - this is IT. 
I am actually not sure about the solidity/firmness/quality of the construction: but the Beauty & Usefulness is apparent - thanks to all the great photos/comments/links found on this thread.
I have come to a rather simple (perhaps boring) descriptor for Beauty in Architectural Design; and it can be simply summed up as NOT UGLY. - or better not boring.
More precisely, I look for some degree of ARTISTRY in regard to the aesthetics. If the design goes above-and-beyond generic/building standard: it is then IMHO ‘artful’ architecture. That leaves me with a simple binary: artful architecture OR not artful architecture.
So, that being said; this one is winner - ARTFUL Architecture For sure… 
Yours truly - The Vitruvian Triad Guy.
The white cladding definitely looks better than the gray.
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Photo by Michael Young
visible on the left
these folks will have excellent views of the construction of the decking
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love this project!
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Now that’s how you do a curved corner window. 
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The color blocking was a great choice too.
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With the decking over of the tunnel, all these new buildings, and the proximity to Hudson Yards, is this area becoming the new “it” neighborhood? Maybe I’ll change my mind once they build those massive bus terminal ramps…
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