Architecture
The exterior of the project, which is visible from the New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Route 3, is a combination of aluminum composite and aluminum siding, of various colors including turquoise, red, yellow, and green. The north end of the building consists of the indoor ski slope. Most politicians and the public have equally criticized the building's appearance calling it "The ugliest building in New Jersey". Former Acting New Jersey Governor Richard Codey was quoted in the New York Times as calling the structure "yucky-looking". In response to Codey's criticism, and that of other vocal New Jersey leaders, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (which owns the land that Xanadu sits on) wrote in a letter to the developers that the NJSEA's Board of Directors has "widespread concerns with the current appearance" of the building.
Along with assuming ownership of the mall in late April 2011, Triple Five Group has stated they will redesign the exterior, painting it light blue and adding signage, lighting, and glass to make the entire complex look more appealing.
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