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Hans Hollein (2nd place): The basic
idea of this project is to achieve - by the positioning of a
few main elements - a functionally workable solution within the
constraints of the program and building code as well as a significant
and inviting building. The main bulk of the building is set back
approximately in line with the neighboring structures and rises
in a great sweep which follows the permitted envelope up to the
resulting height of 19 floors. In contrast to the simplicity
of this curve there is a more significant element - project forward
to the property line - which in turn also forms a small outdoor
entrance area. This extremely narrow building cannot attract
attention through its size and mass. Instead, dialectical sign-elements
provide a characteristic profile.
Jury's comments: An elegant, sculptural
and delicate design. The contrapuntal scaling down of the minor
projections...was felt to be both appropriate and human in its
feeling. Doubts were expressed as to how well the delicately
curved and delineated main facade would appear when rendered
in structural glass with silk-screened texturing. |
