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cannedairspray · #**381** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 6:26 PM**

Well that's why I asked. I'd assume the guy that told the artists to make the render would've also said "Keep this under wraps until we announce it", but maybe no one really cares.

marothisu · #**382** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 6:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by cannedairspray

Well that's why I asked. I'd assume the guy that told the artists to make the render would've also said "Keep this under wraps until we announce it", but maybe no one really cares.

You'd be surprised at how much people can get away with by not tipping off anybody of what they're doing. I obviously have no idea if this is a "real proposal" or not, but I don't think the fact that it was on some random architect's webpage that 99.99% of the population doesn't know anything about doesn't automatically mean it's nothing. It's interesting because it's from Zaha Hadid Architects but it's on the site of a guy, Ismael Soto. If you put this on Zaha Hadid Architects' website, you'd probably have people all over it because they're famous. Ismael Soto though?

At this point, I'm just hoping for something good. Personally I like this design - it's kind of futuristic and unique.

Notyrview · #**383** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 6:41 PM**

Ok let's be honest this project is sick af. Every time i come back to it i like it more.

marothisu · #**384** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 6:55 PM**

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Ok let's be honest this project is sick af. Every time i come back to it i like it more.

Agree. Also look closely or zoom in and you'll see hints of the structure that's underneath the facade. By the looks of it, the shorter tower is around 90 floors while the taller one is 125 or 130 floors.

Halsted & Villagio · #**385** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 7:02 PM**

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Ok let's be honest this project is sick af. Every time i come back to it i like it more.

Indeed.... totally agree

Dare I say this would be one of the best skyscrapers in the world!

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Hudson11 · #**386** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 7:18 PM**

this vision looks similar in concept to 9 DeKalb in Brooklyn. Hopefully this rendering has merit towards whatever is being planned here.

https://images.adsttc.com/media/imag...jpg?1447084347
https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/...ng-777x740.jpg

LouisVanDerWright · #**387** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 7:21 PM**

Pretty neat if true, is this a pre humus hadid design? Also the taller tower tapers, but the shorter tower un-tapers.

Khantilever · #**388** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 7:27 PM**

YES oh god please this is some neo-futuristic structural expressionism perfect for Chicago

Randomguy34 · #**389** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 7:38 PM**

^ If this rendering is real, you should copyright "neo-futuristic structural expressionism"

Halsted & Villagio · #**390** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 7:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hudson11

this vision looks similar in concept to 9 DeKalb in Brooklyn. Hopefully this rendering has merit towards whatever is being planned here.

You are a very good poster Hudson and have been a nice contributor to Chicago topics in general but I honestly don't see much similarity between this and the concept piece for Brooklyn except for height. Am I missing something or am I just missing it

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cannedairspray · #**391** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 7:47 PM**

The cylindrical look and the "black base" with lighter windows seem to be in common to me.

Prezrezc · #**392** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 7:56 PM**

I am compelled to admit this:

I love New York...But I wish this upon Chicago.

It's too stunning to pass up the opportunity...almost literally so.

Good luck, gents.

Hudson11 · #**393** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 8:12 PM**

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The cylindrical look and the "black base" with lighter windows seem to be in common to me.

Yes. The cylindrical shape plus setbacks and dark facade elements are the connections which came to mind. 9 DeKalb is more angular to achieve an art deco silhouette while this vision emphasizes its curves. I really, really like it. You don't see buildings like this built often in the US.

Bonsai Tree · #**394** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 8:28 PM**

I'm trying to think what the best way to get this confirmed is. Anyone have any ideas?

Khantilever · #**395** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 8:56 PM**

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I'm trying to think what the best way to get this confirmed is. Anyone have any ideas?

Spam Related’s social media with questions and then overanalyze their response [or lack thereof]? I don’t wanna get the designer in trouble though

Kumdogmillionaire · #**396** Posted **Dec 23, 2017, 9:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Halsted & Villagio

You are a very good poster Hudson and have been a nice contributor to Chicago topics in general but I honestly don't see much similarity between this and the concept piece for Brooklyn except for height. Am I missing something or am I just missing it

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Not a concept piece, that project is under construction already