Johnston Marklee's mint green Ray Phoenix tower sparks reader debate
There's quite a bit of debate among Dezeen readers about the Ray Phoenix skyscraper, which recently wrapped up in Arizona. Designed by Johnston Marklee and Lamar Johnson Collaborative, the building features a mint green metal exterior and aims to make art and design more accessible. Some, like Trewus, find it appealing and easy to appreciate, while others, like Jack Woodburn, criticize the design for its potential to drive up air conditioning costs in the city's scorching heat. Meanwhile, commenters also weighed in on the Canon Mews project in Edinburgh, with mixed reviews. Lastly, Herzog & de Meuron’s Tour Triangle in Paris has sparked discussions, with some praising its design and others worrying about its impact on the neighborhood.
Key facts
- Ray Phoenix is a residential skyscraper in Arizona by Johnston Marklee and Lamar Johnson Collaborative.
- The building has a mint green metal facade.
- The project aims to make art, architecture, and design accessible to residents.
- Commenter Jack Woodburn criticized the building's glass in hot climate.
- Pend's Canon Mews project in Edinburgh received mostly positive comments.
- Herzog & de Meuron's Tour Triangle in Paris has topped out.
- Tour Triangle is a trapezoidal skyscraper.
- Commenters compared Tour Triangle to the Eiffel Tower and Tour Montparnasse.
Entities
Institutions
- Johnston Marklee
- Lamar Johnson Collaborative
- Pend
- Herzog & de Meuron
- Dezeen
Locations
- Arizona
- Phoenix
- Edinburgh
- Paris
Sources
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