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I would like to offer a suggestion -- in regards to the building design; more specifically, the proposed window design. *By the way, I have some background in architecture, urban development, and graphic design -- therefore I am happy to share some of my ideas with you! Many new buildings across the city seem to have odd-looking windows – with a strange design; unfortunately, the 651 West Sunflower Ave. development is one of them (according to the latest images from Urbanize LA). The mullion appears to be: the fixed glass panel is located below the operable window: However, this so-called "Contemporary design" is architecturally & aesthetically incorrect, to be honest; it looks like a simply "inverted" version of a traditional mullion. Unfortunately, this design looks extremely awkward and primitive, ruining the entire aesthetics of a new building. It is indeed strange that so many developers are so obsessed with this primitive window mullion! Another major drawback of this type of windows -- is that the upper vertical "divider" (separating the operable windows) obstructs a clear skyline view from the window, as eloquently mentioned by one of the developers. As a comparison, the traditional pattern's upper fixed horizontal glass panel provides a clear, unobstructed skyline view. Therefore, instead of "contemporary" odd-looking windows, the developers should install this traditional type of mullion design - the type that is a standard all across the world, including many of our own U.S. cities. The Design Studio should truly change its standard, and consider to implement this traditional type on new developments. Attached please find a drawing – current design (as described above) versus suggested. I'm also attaching a revised image of the 651 West Sunflower Ave. development (I took the liberty of photoshopping the windows) -- and applying the improved look of the windows to your original renderings. You can see how much better the building now appears -- once you apply these traditional types of windows. -- again, see the "Revised1.jpg" and "Revised2.jpg" attachments. Therefore, I strongly recommend that the City encourages the developer to Not include this “inverted” contemporary design: . Instead, if a developer prefers a simpler type of window, then this traditional type of mullion should be the standard. Otherwise, I am in full SUPPORT of this great project. I specifically love the color design and