Did they say anything at the meeting about the design being a place holder? I mean this thing is even facing the same direction as 110 N Wacker.
Of course it wouldn't be the first time Goettsch did a copy paste design. http://images.skyscrapercenter.com/b...astructure.jpg https://img.archilovers.com/projects...23034983fd.jpg But if you're going to copy paste at least do it in a different country. Not down the street. |
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The architect described the design as "evolving," and specifically mentioned the fins visible on the columns of the main volume. I think the big idea, though, is one they're pretty committed to: instead of bringing piers to grade on 30-foot centers that would create a psychological separation between the public open space and the area under the building, they gather them together to make the ground level all flow together as a 50,000 sf area open to the public.
But yes, exactly like many of Goettsch's other buildings, this one is expected to obey the law of gravity. |
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looks like 110 N. Wacker was the first of twins.
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The design is plainly derivative and the critique that it may be overly so is a valid one. |
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The site plan is extremely unimpressive.
First, get rid of the fucking bus depot. Put it under the tower or underground. Then have the open space/park face Union Station, so that it can be a proper public space. And then yeah, the tower itself is derivative and underwhelming. But I’m sorry to say that Chicago hasn’t produced much interesting architecture in some time. |
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And yes, in a time when many tenants are trying to cram as many small workstations and hotelling spots on a floor as possible, rectangular buildings have a definite advantage over their more creatively shaped neighbors. Efficiency of the floor plate is way more important than having a signature design. Look at 151 N Franklin for example. It's a box and it's nearly invisible, but it's having no issues getting tenants. That all said, I think we should see how this thing really takes shape. |
The bus transit center rocks!
Bus fumes, loud noises, commuters. It's all screams "you are in a big, bustling city!" Why hide that? |
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Also thanks for the link Mister Uptemp. |
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Correct. This a copy. O’Donnell, Goettsch and ClarkKent just completely phoning it in now, unfortunately..... |
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If any block qualified for super density based on TOD principles it would be this block. Downtown should be split up between multiple wards. One aldermen shouldn't be in control of the central business district.
Btw, a park next to a bus depot reminds me of how Pritzker park was on south state st. |
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