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Gargoyles Towering Above Manhattan? Behold the Khaleesi Skyscraper!

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 07:00 AM PST

Gargoyles haven't really factored much in architecture since late medieval times, not counting occasional revivals mostly on church façades. But the citizens of NYC might be in for a real treat (or terror, depending on taste) if the fantasy of one bold architect became a reality. Behold the proposal for the so-called Khaleesi skyscraper. This tower is "post-neo-Gothic" (we just coined this term) on steroids and has architecture critics scratching their heads in shock, awe and disdain. Read more…