What do you most look for in a skyline? (better, Atlanta, cons)

[PDX_LAX]

There are some skylines (like New York) that everything you could possibly ask from a skyline, but most have certain positive attributes that stand out.

My question is which attributes do you tend to find most pleasing from a skyline?

I personally look for sheer volume when it comes to skylines. Two good examples of cities that have huge collections of towers are Vancouver and Miami, both of which I prefer to more commonly praised skylines like Seattle and Philadelphia even though they may lack height and architectural variance.

Aspects to consider:

1. Volume (amount) of buildings
2. Density of buildings
3. Architectural diversity
4. Natural setting
5. Sheer height of skyscrapers
6. Recognizable, iconic towers/landmarks

[Akhenaton06]

For me, architecture is first with density second. I don't mind skylines like Vancouver and Miami, but I find them less appealing than skylines with a more traditional mix of office and residential buildings. And even then, I prefer to have diverse architectural styles represented within the skyline. This is why I prefer Atlanta's skyline to Houston's.

[Boston14]

Density and Height

[DailyJournalist]

Density and Architecture

[DTO Luv]

I like how much the line itself would actually vary if it was just a line. NYC's actual sky "line" would be mostly flatline in some angles. I like the balance of how the skyline looks.

[DinsdalePirahna]

Balance and few empty visual "holes or gaps" Then diversity and Architecture

[BPerone201]

Density and architect.
I can care less about height and a natural setting.

I think every skyline has some sort of natural setting.. Some just have a prettier ones than others.

[PITTSTON2SARASOTA]

Originally Posted by PDX_LAX

There are some skylines (like New York) that everything you could possibly ask from a skyline, but most have certain positive attributes that stand out.

My question is which attributes do you tend to find most pleasing from a skyline?

I personally look for sheer volume when it comes to skylines. Two good examples of cities that have huge collections of towers are Vancouver and Miami, both of which I prefer to more commonly praised skylines like Seattle and Philadelphia even though they may lack height and architectural variance.

Aspects to consider:

1. Volume (amount) of buildings
2. Density of buildings
3. Architectural diversity
4. Natural setting
5. Sheer height of skyscrapers
6. Recognizable, iconic towers/landmarks

All of the above plus: The towers' proportions relative to one another...OR the overall symmetry of the Skyline....

[R1070]

I prefer skylines that are very lit up at night.
The more lights the better!

[grapico]

density and architecture create the aesthetic appeal. others might look good from far away or in pictures but get up close...ouch.