As with many posters, a key consideration for me is how the podium meets the street. In the renders provided, it is very difficult to see that in detail so I can’ comment on that matter. But I do like the strong and simple vertical lines of the structure. I particularly like the way those vertical lines flow inward on an angle over the setback from the podium, with a tent like opening to the terrace level. I do not share the general anti balcony sentiment of a number of posters and in this case, they keep those vertical lines from being too simple and austere.
I am pleasantly surprised that Canderel chose Hariri Pontarini rather than G and C for this project. It is hard to imagine the latter producing something of this quality. But yes, execution of the design will be key in the long run.
