We thought Santiago Calatrava’s work was beautifully stark against most city skylines, but this amorphous “Sarcostyle” tower by Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio changes everything. The renderings show a building that contrasts the straight lines of its surroundings with an organic biological look that’s both refreshing and a bit harrowing, kind of like an alien culture has infiltrated Manhattan. The parametric design involves curves, voids, ultra-smooth surfaces, and no apparent corners that give the tower a truly bold appearance. It also looks different from each side and also makes you wonder who’s going to clean the windows.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
