NEW YORK | The Cortland (555 W 22nd St) | 250 FT | 26 FLOORS

The difference is notable here: the above two photos are from high end condo buildings, and the seams (and general mortar work) is super crisp compared to below, which are newish cheaply built rental buildings:

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I took a look at the Beckford Residences facade and noticed seams. And yet they’re touted for a hand laid brick facade. Hand laid in a panel no doubt. That there can be a debate about it shows that they’re convincing enough.

Either way I’m not complaining. The overall effect of pre-fab masonry panels still look fine to me, seams and all. It’s good that a traditional material can evolve with new technologies and economies.

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Pretty, pretty, pretty. Looking forward to this one finishing up.

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This is going to be an architectural stand-out beauty along that waterfront. One block to the south is another similar height new condo, and one block to the north yet another similar height condo: the are both very ‘plain jane’ looking buildings - they Cortland stands out the a jewel-in-the-crown.

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That site was perfect for one of those RAM classic style buildings.

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I love the bay windows.

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Agreed. This promises to be a nice one, especially given its size. It covers a large site but manages to keep your eyes intrigued from all views and perspectives.

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I hope that Sedesco hires Stern or SHoP for its 57th St tower.

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A job well done so far :+1:t3:Taken this afternoon

I think what sets it apart for me, when looking at Stern’s other work, is that there is variation at every level. A clear base, varying brick patterns, choice of fenestration and the cornice at the top of the setback. Very very classy.

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Very, very “classic” too. The architects at RAM always adhere to the established formal rules of ‘classical’ architecture: symmetry, proportion, decorative and ornamental embellishments.

The positive aspect of doing traditional/classic architecture is the result is always a ‘crowd pleaser’ building that few could claim as being ‘odd’ or ‘ugly’ looking.

The down side is it is difficult to adapt the classic ‘symmetry rule’ to the many weird shaped urban development sites, with cantilevered sections over ‘air rights’ neighboring sites, patch-work sites with complex plan configurations. Conforming the apartments to various modern day requirements can also can be incompatible with ‘Palladian’ principals : floor-to-ceiling, and wall-to-wall windows is one example.

That classic “cannon of perfect proportions” such as the Doric, Ionic or Corinthian orders must be rigidly adhered to rules if one is to be truly ‘classic’ when it comes to Architectural Design.

This is lovely; but my preference is always Modernist Architectural design. :slightly_frowning_face:

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I could stare at this facade all day. Taken this afternoon

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It’s stunning. Stern is amazing!

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Classical architecture never fails to please everyone. Take a look at the two modernist tall condo towers flanking this building to the left/right: they are both done by Star Architectural firms - both fall flat in comparison to this RAM beauty.

The two plain-Jane neighbors serve as the perfect foil to enhance the stand out beauty of this building.

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A very nice building. It reminds me of the stone facades of the skyscrapers around 1910.


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This brick looks better in fall/winter light. Nice windows.

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