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Friday, January 25, 2013

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And then they built Madison Square Garden.

The architectural observation I wanted to make was how the original Penn Station celebrated the phenomenon of lateral transportation with a relentless and heroic verticality. This contrast between the functionality of a technological system and the spiritual experience of a stone and wrought iron cathedral is definitely inspiring. A frequent experience for a passenger was descending stairs, but sight would always be directed upwards.

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