There’s something I’ve been curious about. Maybe someone familiar with the project or the industry can answer this for me.
From the outside I had thought that the 2nd floor was being built with higher ceilings (9 feet?). I’ve recently noticed that there now seem to be metal bars installed, creating an artificially lower ceiling. Is this standard practice, are they being used for utilities (i.e. pipes, electrical, etc…)?
I have to admit that although I have enjoyed most of the Cityplace buildings that have been constructed, Neo is looking more like an imposing commie block than an "urban oasis" as those twats at Concord Adex like to tout all their buildings as.
I agree regarding the fake brick here - the red stripes add some needed variety to CityPlace, as does the slab shape of the building (and I don't normally like slabs either). When they're in the minority in this city I will appreciate them more.
This one doesn't look commie block to me - there's waaaay to much glass for that.
As for Neo, I'm liking that too. It breaks up some of the monotony, and while I'm not a huge fan of slabtacular buildings, this one feels nice and imposing - but in a good way.
I was in a genuine, bona fide commieblock last week. It was surprisingly nice in the apartment, but the elevator was hilariously small. 3 of us could barely squeeze in, and there was no door!