I think it's necessary to evaluate a skyscraper at multiple scales, since that's how we experience it: from right next to it on the street to from across the river, as well as at all kinds of points in between. It's important to think of it as an element in a larger skyline, but also as an element in an immediate streetscape.
Paul GoldbergerNew York grew up before the automobile. And even though it's full of cars, its shape and form didn't get created around the automobile.
Paul GoldbergerI think it's necessary to evaluate a skyscraper at multiple scales, since that's how we experience it: from right next to it on the street to from across the river, as well as at all kinds of points in between. It's important to think of it as an element in a larger skyline, but also as an element in an immediate streetscape.
Paul GoldbergerWe identify New York with the great bridges and tunnels and roadways and subway system and so forth.
Paul Goldberger