"Opacity was dead. The shiny new thing has grown old, and the rough old thing is being revived."
"There was a mania...The more glass the better, because it communicated a hypertechnical approach to architecture."
Richard Meier's architectural influence transformed New York's skyline with his glass apartment buildings, popularizing a distinctive see-through home concept that displayed residents' lives. However, this trend has led to a proliferation of glass buildings, creating a reflective and somewhat soulless cityscape. Recent architectural trends indicate a revival of traditional materials such as brick and terra-cotta, suggesting a desire for homes that connect more meaningfully with their surroundings, marking a significant shift in New York's architectural ambitions.
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