Times Square Tower - 7 Times Square / 42nd @ B'way & 7th Ave - by S.O.M.

[amigo32]

Oh, so pretty! *No offense to those that hate that word.

[NoyokA]

The last picture is best, IMO.

[BrooklynRider]

I think this is one SOM building that looks better in actuality than the rendering.

[NYatKNIGHT]

I know! I had no idea this building would be so cool from the rendering.

[Fabb]

I agree. Most of the time, the rendering gives a better impression than the reality.
This one is a good surprise.

[diVinci]

I agree...the facade is fantastic...one of the best especially with the variety of shapes and patterns! *Good news w/ the cross bracing showing through the glass as well.

I also love the color of the green-blue glass especially w/the other buildings around it.

The reality is MUCH better than the renderings...WOW...this is a great addition to TS.

(Edited by diVinci at 1:49 pm on Mar. 12, 2003)

[Fabb]

Quote: from diVinci on 1:48 pm on Mar. 12, 2003
*Good news w/ the cross bracing showing through the glass as well.

Are you sure ?
I wish it was more visible.

[diVinci]

Fabb...just responding to NYatKnight's comment about the bracing being visible as a liner note below one of the photos. *

Hopefully it will be very visible...

[dbhstockton]

On th 42nd street side of the building, they're in the process of adding exterior elements that echo the cross-bracing underneath the glass.

[Fabb]

Good.
Looks like the skin is going to be quite sophisticated.

[jack]

what happened to this building? is it still around?
http://vintageviews.org/vv-ny/Ko/cards/nyc027.html

[Gulcrapek]

That's 1 Times Square, now covered entirely by advertisements.

[dbhstockton]

And re-clad with travertine in the sixties.

[jack]

wow, it really changed (lol); but does it still have that original skin and if so, why did they ever cover up such beautiful building with bilboards and advertisements?

[dbhstockton]

There's photos of it somewhere in this forum.