Looks like he (Daniel Liebskind) cares way too much about exotic geometric structural design, name recognition, non-conformity to surroundings and showmanship, then he does about retail space, longevity and structural integrity. I ask, where is the attention to scale, proportion, use of materials, sensitivity of details, clear ideas of space, integration into NYC's urban planning and too many other components that SHOULD be the primary goals of a GOOD design?!
He's too into making something weird and 'cool' shaped for the sake of coolness, slickness, and newness.
One thing that I hope stumps Liebskind, but should have already eliminated him, is capitalizm.
I don't see office space at such an abundance as to lose half the building design to a day dream and ignor the bolstering of retail square footage for lease that this guy puts out in a 5th dimension.
The old WTC was awesome and usefull. Liebskind's stuff looks like it should be reserved for Disney World. I-drive in Orlando has a Ripley's building, built upside down. His stuff would fit right in.
The next question is, how many years of retail leasing will it take to pay this thing off vs. something with useable space? And who foots the bill in the mean time?