Re: Re: libeskind / Manuel Aires Mateus on the docks

Oh that’s so disappointing – I had really high hopes for this Mateus building but clearly it’s been cost engineered almost beyond recognition. The penthouse floor is revolting and the lack of deep reveals completely destroys what could have been a very strong, sculpted facade. Now the ground floor just looks almost tacked on and gimmicky since everything else has become so standardized. I wonder have the plans been brought back to the standard hotel bedroom layout as well, or will the ground floor rooms still have their crazy sculpted ceilings. I wouldnt be surprised if a bog standard fit out were just slotted in now since they seem to have had no problem completely destroying the design concept of the exterior…