? From the renderings they don't look all that small. Natch balconies high up will experience more wind than lower down, but I don't see that as a reason to hermetically seal the building. Even if I were on the 80th floor I would still like some fresh air and a chance to stand and look over the city. Kind of nice to sit and enjoy your morning coffee and hear the buzz of the city below. It is even pleasant walking around the outdoor observation deck of the CN Tower, and that is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy taller than this proposal.
In the past we've heard arguments here that balconies look "icky", and that towers would be much better without them. To me that is like saying we should build without windows because we are sick of seeing "glass". In my books balconies are part of good planning for humane living, and if their design can add to the aesthetics then so much the better. To me, this design is more than just balconies and I like the overall sculptural effect.