They could have done a beefier job with the appearance of the cross bars where they connect to the walls.
Maybe with a visible bolt.
What they have looks like a wall-mounted flag holder.

NY Times Building NYC:
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That's because the NYT building is a real, structural cross brace that's also expertly crafted with the help of Piano.

I'm not sure trying to further fake gusset plates and pinned connections would've looked that great..
 
The cladding for the north stairwell is looking quite good!
Anyone know what type of cladding material they're using? I'm assuming it's the same metallic finish used for rest of the "structural" elements?

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*Notes cladding on the bottom of stairwell is now taking shape from North's pics*
 

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