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el_tigrox t1_j3hdb4t wrote

It may genuinely be one of the ugliest buildings I have ever seen.

But that model doesn’t capture how they more or less stop the siding half way up.

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DirectorBeneficial48 t1_j3hfifv wrote

I could also wipe my ass with a hundred dollar bill. Probably a better use of said money

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drkensaccount t1_j3hfq0j wrote

Where can you buy this? I could see something like this given as housewarming presents by the developers to new residents, but I can't imagine there's a market for replicas of JC residential buildings.

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BeMadTV t1_j3hlpx6 wrote

I'd buy the Colgate Clock for $30. But it would have to light up when the real one does and not tell time.

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aramova t1_j3hmffr wrote

As long as the top has giant fucking white flashing lights that blind anyone in the room, otherwise totally unrealistic replica.

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Miringanes t1_j3hsd39 wrote

Replying to NoNotTuesday (#1,309,688)

That Jenga building is sick. 99 Hudson is not sick.

My opinion is backed by my credentials: Architect.

Edit: thought about it, while 99 Hudson is not sick, the miniature scale model version of 99 Hudson is sick. Miniature scale models are sick.

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ashlandbus t1_j3hva7w wrote

Probably some notoriety (and collectors?) because it’s the tallest building in New Jersey

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whybother5000 t1_j3i18rd wrote

It’s like something from Doctor Evil’s / Virtucon’s factory that makes…miniature models of factories.

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D_Empire412 OP t1_j3ijexc wrote

Replying to Miringanes (#1,310,162)

99 Hudson is a great building. It seems like the modern residential equivalent of the Empire State Building, and is the tallest residential building in the US outside of New York and Chicago.

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Jahooodie t1_j3iyxi0 wrote

Replying to HappyArtichoke7729 (#1,309,761)

It at least tried to have a somewhat original architectural idea/create a vibe.

I still feel like 99 hudson is kinda boring, and the somewhat unique thing about it (the detailing towards the top/break in the windows) feels unfinished or somehow lacking a detail to bring it all together/make sense more visually. I'd rather someone try a big swing and end up with something have a feeling on either way

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AryehCW t1_j3ji0nr wrote

This looks significantly better than the real thing!

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GuestJC t1_j3lnz9g wrote

i can't believe no one has noted they shoulda priced it $99, only reason i came here.

99 hudson for 99 bucks, coulda sold 99 thousand, shame

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Miringanes t1_j3lt2ha wrote

Replying to D_Empire412 (#1,310,983)

Looking back at architectural history, 99 is nothing compared to the Empire State Building. There is nothing that anchors it in any notable epoch nor does it use any novel construction techniques or have any notable design features.

“Tallest residential building outside NYC and Chi” is like saying a Honda is the fastest car outside of a Porsche or AMG.

The building was financed and developed by a foreign investment company as an investment vehicle for foreign investors and the developer has been targeted in lawsuits for misrepresenting unit sizes up to 10%.

The facade is also freakin ugly. It abruptly switches from limestone to glass, they could’ve at least toothed the two materials together so the limestone appears to dissolve into the glass, but they didn’t.

That being said, the scale model is sick per my above comments.

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objectimpermanence t1_j3nho4w wrote

Replying to Miringanes (#1,315,666)

What would you say is the most interesting skyscraper in JC?

My thoughts:

  • The complex of towers at the Beacon has the most distinctive silhouette, especially with the dramatic setbacks of 100 Clifton Place.
  • 101 Hudson is interesting as kind of an art deco revival building, but it doesn't really stand out in the skyline despite being a 40+ story building.
  • 30 Hudson is the nicest modernist glass box building, but it's not really unique because its basically a scaled down version of International Financial Centre in Hong Kong, which was designed by the same firm around the same time period.
  • The Ellipse probably has the most daring design of any of the newer towers.
  • If the tower designed by Rem Koolhaas at 111 First St. had actually been built as proposed in 2006, I think it would've been fairly notable as an early example of the Jenga-style tower fad.
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Jeff3412 t1_j3yn39h wrote

Replying to D_Empire412 (#1,310,983)

It's nothing like the Empire State Building which despite being very tall still integrates well into it's surroundings. Over half of 99 Hudson's footprint is dedicated to cars.

When that much space is spent on being a parking garage instead of filling the ground level with retail you end up with streets that are much more lifeless than 34th and 33rd st. in Manhattan

Walking by much of 99 Hudson feels like you might as well be walking by an industrial warehouse since large stretches/entire sides of it are just unwelcoming walls with no windows.

Many of the buildings in the surrounding area aren't great but they still manage to do more to help create a neighborhood. While a neighborhood full of 99 Hudson's would be a bleak place.

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Jeff3412 t1_j4gwbvb wrote

Replying to D_Empire412 (#1,337,037)

I assume it's cheaper to build it above instead of below.

Neighboring 77 Hudson also has a large above ground garage but it still manages to have retail space that adds to the neighborhood (a small grocer, cafe shop, and a bar). Which is why I said many of the buildings in the surrounding area aren't great but they still manage to do more to help create a neighborhood. While a neighborhood full of 99 Hudson's would be a bleak place.

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gordan_life t1_j4nguzu wrote

Replying to Miringanes (#1,315,666)

It is very easy to understand why 99 Hudson's facade switches from limestone to glass because it wants to present the transition from 101 Hudson (stone) to 77 Hudson (glass). It's your personal thing to feel it freakin ugly, but if you couldn't get the transition, I recommend you to look at these three buildings (101, 99, 77) far away.

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