I think it’s the best mirror-wall in the city. I’ve written enthusiastically before about the Trump Tower. Now I see another aesthetic reason to like the building.
I fear, though, that its mirror-cladding poses a new threat to birds. Our newest glass skyscrapers are so mirage-like that many birds probably die flying into them. If this is something you know about, will you let me know?
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Jackie says
I’m no expert or anything but here is an article about the problem of birds flying into glass buildings: http://www.npr.org/2012/08/08/157657499/a-clear-and-present-danger-how-glass-kills-birds
Celia says
Hi, Jackie–
Thanks for the link to a terrific article. Readers may be interested in the companion articles, too:
http://www.npr.org/2012/08/09/157792377/building-for-birds-architects-aim-for-safer-skies
http://www.npr.org/2012/08/08/158201732/sky-high-design-how-to-make-a-bird-friendly-building
I have a feeling the Trump is one big death-trap where birds are concerned.