Upvoted. For some reason more recent skyscrapers (not just the ones mentioned in the article) lack the modesty of older constructions. They feel completely out

Upvoted. For some reason more recent skyscrapers (not just the ones mentioned in the article) lack the modesty of older constructions. They feel completely out of place when viewed from afar. Totally not like some of the pre-ww2 skyscrapers which are monumental or even flamboyant (think of Chrysler Building) yet work together to create a consistent and harmonious feeling.